Watauga Lake

Watauga Lake

Surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest and flanked by the Appalachian Mountains, Watauga Lake is one of the most scenic in the Tennessee River watershed. It offers access to the Appalachian Trail and has 105 miles of shoreline with many options for outdoor...
Buckeye Recreation Center

Buckeye Recreation Center

Our town’s recreation center offers a wealth of both indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities. Indoors, find a gym, basketball, tennis, pickleball, playroom for kids, and fitness classes. Head outside for fun at Buckeye Lake, a playground, walking path,...
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...
Wolfie’s Gem Mining

Wolfie’s Gem Mining

Grab the kids for some fun old fashioned gem mining on Beech Mountain! You will be provided with everything you need to pan for treasures. Find the highest ratio of gems to sand in the area. Get the Sample pack, 3 lb bag, or try the 2.5 gallon bucket for everyone to...
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...
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