Beech Mountain

At 5,506' above sea level and the highest incorporated town east of the Mississippi River, Beech Mountain has become a cool retreat in summer and a ski destination in winter.  Beech Mountain is located in both Watauga and Avery Counties.  Hiking next to fast flowing streams and falls and biking up and around the many trails is a favorite activity on the mountain and the local Chamber of Commerce has something planned for just about everyone throughout the year.  With only approximately 380 year-round residents, yet more roads and area than nearby Boone, Beech Mountain retains its small town charm with shops; restaurants; a multi-million dollar town recreation facility with indoor and outdoor tennis, indoor fitness, basketball, lounge, kitchen and reception facilities; Ski Beech with its outdoor skating area, 15 slopes, restaurant and shopping village; as well the Beech Mountain Club, which gives the qualified property owner the additional choice of membership to enjoy a Willard Byrd designed 18-hole mountain golf course, 10 Har-tru tennis courts, a gorgeous clubhouse dining facility which has breathtaking views of three states, the Fairway Cafe located next to the putting green and serving freshly made salads, soups and sandwiches, a brand new walk-in beach style pool, a full recreation department, a ski house with a large fireplace, flat screen television, snack bar and lockers downstairs for the skiers and which is located right next door to the ski slopes.

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