Nothing tops the Beech Mountain Inns in eastern America's highest town with an elevation of 5,506 feet. The inns compliment the mountain setting with the old-world charm of the rustic inns of the European Alps. The Top of the Beech is the mountain's favorite Ski Lodge. In winter, the inns are a snow scene and one can walk to the ski slopes or one can catch a complimentary shuttle to the village about a mile away. In spring, the inns are a perfect hideaway to spend a day or two. Summer flowers and the temperate weather draws guests outside for a nap in the hammock, a game of horseshoes, or a conversation on the patio. In the fall, the Beech Mountain Inns are a warm backdrop of orange, yellow, and red leaves. Sit by the fireplace and warm up with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Guest rooms feature spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and rustic touches like exposed beams, window seats, country quilts, and sitting areas with tables and comfortable chairs. Rooms with open balconies or stone fireplaces equipped with gas logs are also available.