Alpen Restaurant

Alpen Restaurant

From date nights to family gatherings, enjoy elevated dining and drinks with a view from their covered deck. The cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere is perfect to savor their prime rib, steaks, burgers, trout, salmon, crab cakes and more. Located at the Top of The Beech...
Falls Trail

Falls Trail

(1 mile, moderate) The Falls Trail begins at Buckeye Recreation Center with plenty of parking. The one-mile loop descends by the creek to the 25-foot waterfall, Buckeye Creek Falls. A bridge over the creek in front of the waterfalls offers a great spot to take photos...
Ski & Snowboard

Ski & Snowboard

If you’re looking for the best snow skiing in North Carolina, Beech Mountain Resort is the place. It’s the highest ski area in the Eastern United States (5,506 feet). The resort offers 17 trails on 95 skiable acres with plenty of runs for every skill level. With a...
Apple Hill Alpaca Farm

Apple Hill Alpaca Farm

Take an educational guided tour of this mountaintop alpaca farm, located near Banner Elk. Learn about the animals that work and play at this family-owned, working fiber farm. Meet alpacas, llamas, angora goats, livestock guardians, and more. After the tour, stop by...
Hickory Spur Trail

Hickory Spur Trail

(0.4 miles, Easy) Switch back through the trees from S. Hickory Lane. Along the way you’ll cross a small stream over a natural bridge of boulders. This woodland trail connects to Owl Prowl, which in turn connects to Grassy Gap Creek Trail for a longer hike. Grassy Gap...
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