The highest ski resort in the eastern United States, Beech Mountain Resort‘s mile-high bar with its cozy glass roundhouse exemplifies the Cheers vibe. If they don’t know your name yet, the friendly Southern locals will discover it over a cold brew while taking in the views of the Blue Ridge peaks from the sprawling deck.

Signature Drink: Locally brewed Beech Mountain Brewing Co. beers like 5,506’ Pale Ale, Wee Heavy Scotch Ale, and Patroller Porter.

Insider Secret: There’s no quicker way to make friends that doing a shot-ski. Choose a spirit, grab three friends and do a shot simultaneously from glasses affixed to a ski.

Dates: Now open.

Location: At the top of the mountain from the High Speed Quad lift.

1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC 28604