Skiing at the highest town in eastern North America, with a brewery at the top of the mountain.

The town of Beech Mountain sits higher than any other town in eastern North America, and its ski resort makes the most of it: skiing and snowboarding in winter, then lift-served mountain biking, disc golf and summer concerts when the snow melts. Beech Mountain Brewing at the summit is a stop in itself.

It is about a 20-minute drive up the mountain from Banner Elk.

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Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

A creekside winery at the foot of Grandfather Mountain – wine on the deck to the sound of the river.

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The High Country's most famous waterfall, with short trails to dramatic overlooks into Linville Gorge.

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Sugar Mountain Resort

North Carolina's largest ski resort – skiing, snowboarding, tubing and skating, minutes from Banner Elk.