Discover cabin accommodations by Beech Mountain
Beech Mountain cabins in Boone offer a combination of charm, adventure, and tranquility. With its high elevation, Beech Mountain is crisp and cool year-round, which is ideal for hiking and biking in the summer and skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and sledding in the winter. Bird-watching is also popular, as Beech Mountain is home to an abundance of unique bird species.
Sightseeing near Beech Mountain vacation rentals
One of the quirkiest attractions of Beech Mountain “many, many miles east of nowhere” is Land of Oz. The theme park based on the famous movie was originally built to attract visitors to the newly opened Beech Mountain resort outside of the main ski season. The park operated for only a decade, but the facility survived many years of closure to rise again as a much-loved attraction that opens for special occasions. “Autumn at Oz” is the highlight of the events program—this annual family-friendly celebration offers the chance to meet Dorothy and her pals and follow an actual Yellow Brick Road.
Things to do near Beech Mountain vacation homes
Beech Mountain resort is geared for adventure all year round, from morning yoga to après-ski nightcaps. Ice-skating, tubing, and snowboarding are all part of the fun in winter, while summer activities include disc golf and mountain biking. The resort even boasts its own craft brewery, with cozy open fires to warm the chilly winter evenings, while in summer the aptly named 5506’ bar rewards its patrons with live music at the end of a scenic lift ride. The charming Alpine Village is the perfect place to stock up on sports gear or browse for souvenirs and local crafts.
Best excursions near Beech Mountain vacation homes
Charlotte has an array of unique attractions for all ages. Beech Mountain vacation homes are just a short distance from attractions like Carowinds, a family-friendly amusement park with towering roller coasters and waterslides, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame, a car-racing shrine and high-tech museum with interactive exhibits about motorsports. You could also visit Discovery Place Science, a hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits, and the Billy Graham Library, a large library dedicated to the renowned religious leader.
Best time to travel to Beech Mountain vacation homes
Beech Mountain vacation rentals near the ski slopes are in high demand during the winter months, while spring and fall are great times to pick up out-of-season bargains and enjoy the fresh mountain air and clear skies. The town’s exceptional elevation means that snowfall has been recorded in every month except August, although summer temperatures more typically reach the 70s by day, followed by cool evenings. A consequence of these unusual climatic conditions is that Beech Mountain vacation rentals with a hot tub and sauna are at a premium, no matter the season.
Beech Mountain’s wild neighbors
The Cherokee National Forest is home to many iconic American animals including raccoons, coyotes, beavers, bobcats, and chipmunks. Shy white-tailed deer thrive in its dense undergrowth, while wetlands provide supportive environments for thriving colonies of toads and salamanders. Bird-watchers may be rewarded with stirring views of hawks, eagles, and peregrine falcons soaring high above the mountain peaks, while blue jays and cardinals buzz through the undergrowth. Arm yourself with binoculars and see how much wildlife you can spot from your Beech Mountain vacation rentals balcony.
How to get to and around Beech Mountain
The nearest airport is in Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional), located 34.4 mi (55.4 km) from the city center.
Family fun near Beech Mountain vacation rentals
Beech Mountain is the perfect place for a family adventure trip. In addition to the ski resorts and winter sports facilities, vacation homes are close to places like Buckeye Lake, a tranquil lake with woodland surrounds, beaches, and watersports, and Wildcat Lake, a serene lake that’s popular for boating and fishing. Kids will also like Flattop Mountain, a high mountain with hiking trails to a golf course at the summit.