For a fun and budget-friendly winter vacation, Beech Mountain is hard to beat.
Located on a mountaintop less than three hours from Charlotte, the town of Beech Mountain features a free youth sledding hill beside the visitors center that is open daily, weather dependent, with a host of other parent-approved activities at the ski resort.
In fact, there are several things about Beech Mountain and Beech Mountain Resort that make it an easy destination for families to spend a few days. Consider these perks:
• Plenty of lodging options for families of all sizes. Choose from houses, chalets, lodges and condos with as many bedrooms/bathrooms as you need. Many have kitchens, too
• Great restaurants with kid-friendly options. Famous Fast Eddie’s kids’ menu has hot dogs, grilled cheese and chicken nuggets. Or for family pizza night, try Bullwinkels or the Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria. Don’t forget breakfast at Fred’s General Mercantile
• Rental apparel for the slopes! When it’s time to bundle up, Beech Mountain Resort ensures the whole family will be warm. The resort rents ski pants and coats, so moms don’t have to buy and pack all those bulky clothes
• Learning to ski is easy for families. The ski resort’s experienced instructors offer private & group lessons and there are also two ski schools: Snow Kamp for ages 3-5 and Traxx for ages 6-14.
• A nursery so parents can have fun, too. If you have a little one, the on-site nursery at the ski resort cares for infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years.
And while you’re at the resort, make sure to check out the ice skating rink and snow tubing park, both of which offer affordable rates. Then pop in the souvenir shop for some sweet merchandise to take home. The View Haus Cafeteria serves quick bites and drinks to keep you going all day long.
For more info, call 800-468-5506 or visit: www.BeechMtn.com
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