Things to Do

The Town of Beech Mountain has much to offer, including a variety of activities and festivals throughout the year.   To name just a few, there’s the annual Labor Day Kite Festival as well as the “Land of Oz” Festival occurring every October.   If you want to venture a little further out, the quaint town of Banner Elk is nestled at the foot of Beech Mountain – where you’ll find an abundance of shops and restaurants to choose from.  Don’t forget to visit nearby Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railroad, Grandfather Mountain, Valle Crusis’ Mast General Store, and Fred’s General Mercantile, right here on Beech Mountain. Other local area attractions include, The Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls, Linville Caverns, Watauga Lake, Elk River Falls, Hiking and Biking Trails, Whitewater Rafting, Horseback Riding, Skiing, Sledding, Fine and casual dining and specialty and outlet shopping.  Here is a list of links to these local area attractions:

Blowing Rock
Foscoe Fishing
Genesis Wildlife Sanctuary
Mountain Glen Golf Course
River and Earth Adventures
Grandfather Mountain
Linville Caverns
Roan Mountain State Park
Mast General Store
Mystery Hill
Natural Healing Day Spa
Tweetsie Railroad
Wahoo's Adventures
Beech Mountain Resort