Beech Mountain Guidebook
Food scene
You will feel as though you've stepped back in time. When me daughter and I go, "I do declare..." suddenly becomes part of our vocabulary.
The food is really good. We haven't had a bad meal, but there aren't many vegetarian options, unfortunately.
It's also right across the street from the original Mast General Store, so if you need to wait for a table you can visit that place.
82 locals recommend
Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market
3608 NC-194You will feel as though you've stepped back in time. When me daughter and I go, "I do declare..." suddenly becomes part of our vocabulary.
The food is really good. We haven't had a bad meal, but there aren't many vegetarian options, unfortunately.
It's also right across the street from the original Mast General Store, so if you need to wait for a table you can visit that place.
Small lunch place in a small strip mall along the road. Easy to miss. But DON'T!
Oh my. The man knows how to cook AND bake.
My favorites are the pan fried trout on a bed of roasted potatoes, vegetables, and apples. And the pies. All of them (OK, the buttermilk pie and the bakewell tart have a special place in my heart).
22 locals recommend
Eat Crow
9872 NC-105Small lunch place in a small strip mall along the road. Easy to miss. But DON'T!
Oh my. The man knows how to cook AND bake.
My favorites are the pan fried trout on a bed of roasted potatoes, vegetables, and apples. And the pies. All of them (OK, the buttermilk pie and the bakewell tart have a special place in my heart).
A great coffee shop with home made pastries, comfortable spaces to sit, and nice staff
44 locals recommend
Poppy's Coffee shop
1103 S Beech Mountain PkwyA great coffee shop with home made pastries, comfortable spaces to sit, and nice staff
Sightseeing
One could call it a tourist trap. Or simply a wonderful, old-timey store that sells everything under the sun. (The old "school house" has all the sales clothing so don't miss it if you're looking for a bargain). One of the coolest parts is the working post-office inside the store.
113 locals recommend
Mast General Store
One could call it a tourist trap. Or simply a wonderful, old-timey store that sells everything under the sun. (The old "school house" has all the sales clothing so don't miss it if you're looking for a bargain). One of the coolest parts is the working post-office inside the store.
This is a short but cool hiking trail by Lake Coffey. It would be classified as a "strenuous" hike since it involves a bit of rock climbing, and a rope. But it goes along a little creek with a waterfall and is just beautiful.
10 locals recommend
Lower Pond Creek Trail
Lower Pond Creek TrailThis is a short but cool hiking trail by Lake Coffey. It would be classified as a "strenuous" hike since it involves a bit of rock climbing, and a rope. But it goes along a little creek with a waterfall and is just beautiful.
The entrance fee is a bit steep (22$ for adults) but the mile high bridge and hiking trail are spectacular. If you're not scared of heights that is :) There is also a small animal park and a nature center.
716 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyThe entrance fee is a bit steep (22$ for adults) but the mile high bridge and hiking trail are spectacular. If you're not scared of heights that is :) There is also a small animal park and a nature center.
Beautiful hike, beautiful views. Lots of people come up and stay up for the amazing sunset. Don't miss the hike across the way along the Rhododendron Gardens to the beautiful and less crowded outlook there.
27 locals recommend
Carver's Gap
Beautiful hike, beautiful views. Lots of people come up and stay up for the amazing sunset. Don't miss the hike across the way along the Rhododendron Gardens to the beautiful and less crowded outlook there.
Adventures
Really fun place to go but only open on certain weekends in late summer/fall. Weekend festivals are great for the whole family.
49 locals recommend
Land of Oz
1 Yellow Brick RoadReally fun place to go but only open on certain weekends in late summer/fall. Weekend festivals are great for the whole family.
Great mountainbiking trails. Also enjoyable to walk when there aren't any mountainbikers.
49 locals recommend
Emerald Outback
328 N Pinnacle Ridge RdGreat mountainbiking trails. Also enjoyable to walk when there aren't any mountainbikers.
The new Alpine Coaster is so much fun if you need a bit of an adrenaline rush. And the gift shop has lots of great souvenirs.
206 locals recommend
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyThe new Alpine Coaster is so much fun if you need a bit of an adrenaline rush. And the gift shop has lots of great souvenirs.