Banner Elk Winery

Banner Elk Winery

North Carolina High Country’s original winery, it is located near downtown Banner Elk. These wines pay tribute to the rugged mountain landscape and capture the delicate nuance and subtle flavors of the fruit. Their vintners produce excellent wines that reflect the...
Hiking Tips

Hiking Tips

Enjoy your hike even more with these helpful tips from our helpful staff members at the Beech Mountain Visitor Center: As the highest town in Eastern USA and coolest town in North Carolina, bring jackets and extra layers even in summer months. Take water and snacks....
Farmers Market

Farmers Market

From June through October, on the first Friday of every month, Beech’s much-loved Farmers Market pops up in the public parking lot next to the Sledding Hill. From 2 – 6 p.m., browse and shop for a plethora of fresh produce to whip up at your home away from home, and...
Disc Golf

Disc Golf

During the summer months, ride the chairlift to the top of the mountain and enjoy this unique and challenging 18-hole course that flows across 100 acres of Beech Mountain Resort with spectacular views on every hole. It features Innova Discatcher Pro Targets, framed...
Grassy Gap Creek Trail

Grassy Gap Creek Trail

(4 miles roundtrip, moderate) A favorite for mountain biking, hiking and snowshoeing, this woodland trail begins near Buckeye Recreation Center and ascends along Grass Gap Creek and ends at Hawthorne Road. The gradual uphill trek climbs almost 900 in elevation in two...
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