Beech Mountain
has the unique distinction of being the highest incorporated town in the Eastern United States. This beautiful Alpine village is nestled in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, just a short drive to the town of Banner Elk and the Blue Ridge Parkway. At over 5500 feet above sea level, Beech Mountain offers excellent skiing – both day and night – as well as ice skating, snowboarding and sledding. This is one town that is a virtual winter wonderland full of fun family activities. There is even a free-of-charge sledding hill in town – next to the Town Hall – something sure to please the little ones. However, Beech Mountain is not just a wintertime resort town – summertime activities abound, as well. Just a few of the recreational opportunities available include hiking, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, rafting and golf. There are no high-rise buildings or chain stores in Beech Mountain, but a fine selection of charming restaurants, quaint inns, lodges and chalets. Visit the town’s General Mercantile where you’ll likely find anything you’re looking for, and explore the unique shops offering mountain arts and crafts, clothing, woodworking and antiques. For day trips, Beech Mountain is just a short drive to Linville Falls, Linville Caverns, Grandfather Mountain, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Tweetsie Railroad.
Surrounding areas: Green Mountain, North Carolina (7.8 mi), Wolf Laurel, North Carolina (13.0 mi), Buladean, North Carolina (13.4 mi), Bakersville, North Carolina (13.8 mi), Celo, North Carolina (15.8 mi), Spruce Pine, North Carolina (20.4 mi), Little Switzerland, North Carolina (21.1 mi)
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Beech Mountain Vacation Rentals
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Beech Mountain Weather & Climate
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North Carolina has the greatest range of altitude of any state east of the Mississippi River, ranging from sea level along the Atlantic coast to 6,684 feet at the summit of Mt. Mitchell in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Latitude accounts for climatic variations, as does soils, plant cover and inland bodies of water. There is no distinct wet or dry season in North Carolina. Average snowfall in the southern mountains is around 16 inches, with some of the higher mountain peaks and upper slopes receiving as much as 50 inches per year. July is usually the wettest month. Summer rainfall is the most variable; daily showers are not uncommon, but periods of one to two weeks without rain are also normal. Autumn is the driest season, and also sees the greatest drop-off of temperature in the month of October.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
49°F |
27°F |
4.41 in. |
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| February |
53°F |
29°F |
3.62 in. |
- |
| March |
61°F |
36°F |
4.48 in. |
- |
| April |
71°F |
44°F |
3.22 in. |
- |
| May |
78°F |
53°F |
4.44 in. |
- |
| June |
85°F |
61°F |
3.98 in. |
- |
| July |
89°F |
66°F |
3.96 in. |
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| August |
87°F |
64°F |
4.46 in. |
- |
| September |
81°F |
58°F |
4.45 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
45°F |
3.72 in. |
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| November |
62°F |
37°F |
3.62 in. |
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| December |
52°F |
30°F |
3.24 in. |
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Beech Mountain Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Greeneville Greene County Municipal airport (GCY) located about 25 miles northwest of Beech Mountain in Greeneville, Tennessee, the Tri Cities Regional Tn Va airport (TRI) located approximately 31 miles north of Beech Mountain in Bristol Johnson Kingsport, Tennessee, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located roughly 40 miles south of Beech Mountain in Asheville, North Carolina, the Hickory Regional airport (HKY) located around 60 miles southeast of Beech Mountain in Hickory, North Carolina, the Shelby Municipal airport (EHO) located about 69 miles southeast of Beech Mountain in Shelby, North Carolina, and finally the Wilkes County airport (UKF) located approximately 74 miles east of Beech Mountain in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
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Beech Mountain Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 51.9 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 63.3 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 63.3 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 65.5 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 66.2 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 66.2 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 106.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Mount Mitchell Golf Club | Burnsville | NC | 9.1 mi. | | | Green Oaks Golf Club | Concord | NC | 11.2 mi. | | | Rocky River Golf Club at Concord | Concord | NC | 11.2 mi. | | | Buffalo Valley Golf Course | Unicoi | TN | 12.6 mi. | | | Finley Golf Club | Chapel Hill | NC | 17.3 mi. | | | Preserve At Jordan Lake Golf Club | Chapel Hill | NC | 17.3 mi. | | | Twin Lakes Golf Course | Chapel Hill | NC | 17.3 mi. | | | Graysburg Hills Golf Course | Chuckey | TN | 20.3 mi. | | | Twin Creeks Golf Course | Chuckey | TN | 20.3 mi. | | | Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club | Spruce Pine | NC | 20.7 mi. | | | Pine Oaks Golf Club | Johnson City | TN | 22.2 mi. | | | Reems Creek Golf Course | Weaverville | NC | 24.1 mi. | | | Elizabethton Municipal Golf Course | Elizabethton | TN | 24.9 mi. | | | Andrew Johnson Golf Club | Greeneville | TN | 25.5 mi. | | | Baileyton Golf Club | Greeneville | TN | 25.5 mi. | | | Kinser Park Golf Course | Greeneville | TN | 25.5 mi. | | | River Trace Golf Course | Greeneville | TN | 25.5 mi. | | | Mountain Glen Golf Course | Newland | NC | 27.3 mi. | | | Black Mountain Golf Course | Black Mountain | NC | 28.5 mi. | | | Mountain Brook Golf Club | Albemarle | NC | 29.1 mi. | | | Willow Springs Country Club | Wilson | NC | 29.5 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 15.4 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 31.6 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 31.6 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 33.4 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 51.9 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 86.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Mount Mitchell State Park | | NC | 18.9 mi. | | | Warriors Path State Park | | TN | 33.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Carroll Reece Museum | Johnson City | TN | 20.8 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Hands On! Regional Museum | Johnson City | TN | 20.8 mi. | (Children's) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 29.9 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 80.5 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 84.8 mi. | |
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