Beech Mountain, NC

united states

Beech Mountain is North Carolina's highest town at 5,506 feet, reached via winding NC-184 from Banner Elk. Winter brings skiing and challenging mountain roads, while summer offers cool temperatures rarely above 75 degrees. Long-distance visitors typically drive I-77 to I-40 to US-321 through Boone, about 120 miles from Charlotte's airport. The resort operates North Carolina's highest ski slopes.