Banner Elk

Banner Elk

Many visitors to Beech Mountain drive through the small town of Banner Elk, located at the base of the mountain. Find a dozen restaurants, shops, winery, brewery, park and other services you may need during your visit. It’s home to Lees-McRae College, a...
Sassafras Trail

Sassafras Trail

(2 miles roundtrip, easy) An old roadbed that is perfect for a pleasant woodlands walk on Beech Mountain without navigating roots and rocks. It begins at Pinnacle Ridge Road near Buckeye Recreation Area and ends at Grassy Gap Creek Trail. To extend your hike, turn...
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...
Beech Mountain History Museum

Beech Mountain History Museum

You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy learning about the fascinating history of the mountain. The collection includes early life on Beech Mountain; chronicles on its earliest known visitors, the Cherokees; logging, milling and railroads on the mountain;...
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...
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