Located on top of Beech Mountain, for which it is named, one of the higher peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range, Beech Mountain, North Carolina is the highest town east of the Rocky Mountains. Prior to the incorporation of the town in 1981, an amusement park was located in the area. In 1987, Beach Mountain tried unsuccessfully to to secede from Watauga County, citing unfair distribution of tax money. Beech Mountain is southwest of Sugar Grove, and northeast of Cranberry.
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The dining facilities and bar are part of the Beech Alpen Inn, located in Beech Mountain, North Carolina. Directions, floor plans, and its hours of operation are put forward, along with menus, specials, and a calendar of scheduled concerts and other events.
http://www.alpenrestaurant.com/
Offering a calendar and other resources for the Beech Mountain, North Carolina region, the site features a calendar of municipal meetings and community events, a directory of local businesses and organizations, weather data, a live web cam, and a map of the region.
http://www.beechmtnnc.com/
Featuring a 5,500-foot elevation, a view of mountain vistas in North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, the club offers a variety of activities and amenities, including dining, as well as tennis facilities, a heated swimming pool, and a recreation program, winter clubhouse, and ski lodge. Its membership benefits and policies are highlighted, with a calendar of activities and events.
http://www.beechmtnclub.org/
Beech Mountain, North Carolina
Maintained by the Beech Mountain Tourism Development Authority, the site offers an overview of local activities and points of interest, lodging facilities, and restaurants. Photographs and a blog are included.
http://www.beechmtn.com/
Located in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, the facilities include a restaurant, coffee bar, ice cream bar and full-service bar, as well as outdoor miniature golf and indoor arcade games for the children. Its site features a history of the community, a menu, and customer comments.
http://www.famousbrickoven.com/
With a focus on hiking in the Beach Mountain, North Carolina area, a guide to all sorts of hiking, featuring hiking trails, family hiking, summer guided hikes, waterfall and wildlife hiking, including information on reading signs along a trail, snowshoe and cross country skiing, and announcements.
http://www.hikebeechmountain.com/
Beech Mountain, North Carolina has the highest elevation of any incorporated town east of the Rocky Mountains. The official municipal web site for the town outlines town services, offers contacts, and a guide to local attractions, recreational facilities and programs, businesses, and other resources.
http://www.townofbeechmountain.com/
