Top 10 Fun Activities & Games in North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina Mountains

We are now open for our 12th year. Since 2010 we've had pet friendly, old-fashioned outdoor fun for every age to make special memories together. There's mini golf, gem mining, gold panning, skeet shooting, boat tours on Lake Apalachia with waterfalls & tubing, paintball arcades -shoot at targets- so it's fun for 4 yr olds to 88 yr olds. "Just for kids": mini race track, and free playground. Bring a picnic lunch to our shady picnic areas and pavilions for grilling out. Cabins & RV spots on site. Covered activities for rain or shine. Our new 2100 sq ft. event center can be reserved for weddings, reunions, & parties. There's also a wedding arbor by the pond. It's out in the country, but worth the beautiful drive. Reservations are required for boat tours, cabins & event venue. The perfect destination for an afternoon or week-long celebration! Discounts for groups, military, seniors, & 1st responders. Take a swim or fish at nearby Lake Apalachia.

The Adventure Center of Asheville, 5 minutes from downtown, has many adventures for your family and friends all year long. Choose from our Asheville Zipline Canopy Tour (ages 8+ with 2 trip options, private tours available and up to 1,200 foot lines with views of Asheville), Asheville Treetops Adventure Park (ages 4+ with 7 aerial trails & 77 elements), Kid Zip (ages 4-10 with 9 ziplines in a park built for our youngest flyers) & Kolo Bike Park (trails, pump tracks, jump lines, skills area). You can also rent a mountain bike to take off property! Or join us for Spring Break and Summer Camps, Birthday Partys, Team Building, Group Outings, Bike Club, Halloween Trail & Tent Rental for outdoor social gatherings. Reservations are always suggested as we have set start times. Check out our website for our latest information, specials & events. Face masks are currently REQUIRED on site. Trip times are limited and guest count is limited.

Gem mining just minutes from downtown Brevard and Sliding Rock. Just a short drive from Asheville. We have the perfect bucket waiting for you. You can find Rubies, Sapphires, Amethyst, Geodes, and many, many more minerals and gemstones. Bring the whole family and share a bucket. We are pet friendly too! Come visit us today, we will keep your bucket ready!

UNC Asheville Bulldogs are Asheville's Division I teams. Fans of all ages have the opportunity to be up close and personal with all our student-athletes. Bring your family and friends to cheer on the Bulldogs all year. Looking for a place to host an event or meeting? We've got you covered for that as well.

We have a 6 lane, junior Olympic size heated pool with a no entry area open for year round lap swimming, water aerobics, pool parties, or for just relaxing around the pool. Great for exercise, socializing with friends and family, and lots of fun!

Offering private experiences at no extra costs, A-Escape has been bringing Asheville unique escape rooms since 2015. Original rooms and creative puzzles that change throughout the year. You won't be placed with strangers in our rooms. When you book with us, the room is for you and whichever team you decide to put together. $18 per person!

Asheville's Home for Unusual Fun invites you to enjoy immersive experiences unlike any you have seen. Thirsty for fun...? Stop in to the Speakeasy bar for a prohibition era cocktail or one of our signature Absinthe libations. Whether its a Sensory Wine or Beer Tasting in the dark, a Kid-friendly Mystery, or one of our theatrical Escape Adventures... we have fun ready for all who seek it!