Whether you seek cool breezes and an escape from the summer heat or the snow-covered slopes that welcome winter recreation, this High Country town remains an outdoor destination for adventure all year long.
Fred’s General Mercantile
From Elizabeth Hudson: By All Measures
Our editor in chief reflects on the ways people across North Carolina make measurements — of snowfall, rising and falling tides, and acts of kindness — that signify the passing years.
The General Store on Top of the World
At an elevation of more than 5,000 feet, Fred’s General Mercantile is among the country’s highest such stores. And for generations of Beech Mountain locals and visitors, it’s where they go to get everything they need.
