Things To Do

Bike Emerald Outback Trails

For all of our mountain biking friends and family, this is a great trail for riding!

Fred's General Mercantile

Beech Mountain's Old Country Store. They also have a deli that serves breakfast and lunch!

5506' Skybar

Take the chairlift up to this awesome rooftop bar! Or enjoy a morning yoga class from here!

Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom & Grill

Brewery at the base of the chair lift at Beech Mountain ski slopes. We recommend parking in lot 3. This is a local brewery where you can watch the mountain bikers come downhill or take the ski lift up to sky bar.

Disc Golf at Beech Mountain Resort

Stonewalls Restaurant

Known for their yummy prime rib!

Artisanal Restaurant

If you're feeling really fancy, this is your place!

Mile High Yoga at 5506'

Arrive at the chairlift Saturday or Sunday morning, and take a ride up to a 10:30 am to enjoy Mile High Yoga! Have an on top of the world experience with Beech Mountain Resort’s Mile High Yoga. Mile High Yoga is catered to all ability levels as you reach for the sky at 5,506 feet in elevation.

Brick Oven Pizzeria

A casual pizza spot close to Pinnacle Inn. They have good pizza and salads, a dessert station, put put golf and a game room!

Mile High Tavern

One of the few late night bars with an outdoor fireplace, food and pool tables. They will have just finished a renovation. We're looking forward to seeing the change, we thought it was great before!

Banner Elk Winery & Villa

Holy Smokes BBQ

Rascals Bar and Grille

This is a fun cocktail bar and restaurant right at the foot of Beech Mountain. Leah likes it because they carry her favorite Starborough wine. Aaron liked the outdoor patio. We had a flatbread that was yummy. Saw the wings go by, they looked and smelled delicious!

Sorrento's Italian Bistro

Downtown Banner Elk. When we were scouting out our venue, this is where we ate with the fam! Italian food with great outdoor seating. They also have a bar and private game room attached to the restaurant.

Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood Restaurant

A fun Mexican restaurant in Banner Elk. Can accommodate larger groups.

Calendar of Events - Beech Mountain

Check out this link for Beech Mountain's calendar of events. Music or yoga at 5506' Sky Bar, movie night at Brick Oven, 2nd Annual Beech Mountain Throwback Weekend

Hawksnest Zipline

Zipline in one of the longest and most scenic zipline tours around! Roughly 30 minute drive from The Pinnacle Inn.

EDGE of the WORLD Snowboard Shop

This is where we recommend you book your adventure time. These guys are right downtown Banner Elk and they'll set you up on a fun outing rafting the river or rock climbing.

Emerald Mountain Hiking Trail

This is a seven mile hike that starts close to the Pinnacle Inn. We were able to check out Overlook Trail to Perry Park & Upper Pond Creek Trail to Lake Coffey. These two trails connect and so do many others.

Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market

We met multiple locals that highly recommended this restaurant! We hear it's casual, Southern and innovative. They recommended making a reservation.

Trosly Farm

We hear their chocolates are delicious.

Kettell Beerworks

This is a great newer brewery in Downtown Banner Elk. We hung with some pretty cool locals and enjoyed a local brew.

Bayou Smokehouse & Grill

This is New Orleans style cuisine in downton Banner Elk. They have a great outdoor patio and cornhole.

Bodegas Kitchen and Wine Bar

This is where you'll be joining us for a welcome drink Saturday evening. They have great Cuban food and brunch!

Beech Alpen Inn

This is one of the Inns on Beech Mountain, not far from The Pinnacle. They have a great view from their outdoor grounds. You can enjoy a cocktail or dinner, and a view.

Bella's Breakfast

Diner breakfast in Downtown Banner Elk

Mile High Swinging Bridge

The Mile High Swinging Bridge, America’s highest suspension footbridge, was built to give visitors easy access to the breathtaking view from Grandfather Mountain’s Linville Peak.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

Hike one of the 11 trails at Grandfather Mountain or check out the swinging bridge