There are numerous mountain areas for families to enjoy safe activities with their children while enjoying the mountain scenery and moderate temperatures. Below, please find some suggestions that we have found to be great choices for the entire family.

Go Blue Ridge
Go Blue Ridge Card Card by Smart Destinations is your ticket to the best of Western North Carolina. For one low price you can enter over 30 attractions-including the Biltmore, river rafting, Chimney Rock Park, Ghost Town in the Sky, Tweetsie Railroad, Linville Caverns and much more. Go Blue Ridge Card is the only ticket you need, saving you up to 35% compared to buying individual admission tickets. The card includes a free full-color guidebook plus discounts on local shopping and dining. Visit GoBlueRidgeCard.com for more information. Visit www.goblueridgecard.com. 800-887-9103

360 Party Bus
WNC's premier party bus service featuring sleek customized limobuses outfitted like rolling nightclubs! 27"TV/DVD, satellite radio, custom stereo, club lighting, 7' ceiling. Great pricing for any event from kids b-days, casino runs, bach/ette parties, bar crawls. 'Round the block, 'round the clock.828-236-2841/301-0245

Asheville Tourists Baseball
Take yourself down to the ballgame this summer at McCormic Field, 30 Buchanan St., as you watch Asheville's minor-league heroes, The Tourists, confront a host of regional contenders. 828-258-0428

Diamond Brand Outdoors
Diamond Brand Outdoors is a complete outfitter and guide service in Arden, NC and in Downtown Asheville, NC. Whether you love hiking, camping, fly fishing, rock climbing, kayaking, or canoeing, Diamond Brand Outdoors is your one-stop shop for gear and information for your adventures in beautiful Western North Carolina!

Chimney Rock Park
More than a rock, it’s a mountain of possibilities. Enjoy a leisurely walk or a challenging hike out to 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls. Sign up to take a rock climbing clinic or spend a half or full-day taking rock climbing instructions. Bring a picnic or pick up a Hiker’s Lunch and savor the views. Take the kids and the dog on the Great Woodland Adventure trail. There’s no shortage of ways to find yourself breathless. Check out our special events and group activities. Just 25 miles SE of Asheville. Open all year. Live it up! 828-625-9611

River and Earth Adventures, Inc.
Whitewater rafting, cave tours, tubing, canoe/kayak rentals, and much more. Locations in Asheville, Boone, Marshall North Carolina, Elizabethton Tennessee. Lunches include local and organic foods. The best outdoor adventures in the high country. The only guide-owned and operated outfitter in the area. Guaranteed best customer service. The only eco-tourism outfitter in the High Country. Call for Reservations! Tours start at $15. Please call us today at 866-411 RAFT

Biltmore Estate
George Vanderbilt created Biltmore Estate in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains more than a century ago as a retreat for family and friends; a place to rediscover gracious hospitality and revel in nature’s beauty. His vision holds true today. Explore Biltmore House, a magnificent 250-room château filled with priceless art and antiques. Stroll through century-old gardens designed by America’s first landscape architect. Savor award-winning wines and taste our chefs’ creations using estate-raised foods. Enjoy our 8,000 acres of forests, farmlands, and rivers on bikes, horseback, and rafts. Request a FREE 32-page Visit Planner
1-800-543-2961

Mountain Adventure Guides
The French Broad River is the most scenic and closest whitewater rafting to Asheville. This gorgeous river, in the heart of Pisgah National Forest, will delight even the most seasoned rafter. Our outpost is 30 minuets from Asheville.

half and full day trips

professional guide in every raft

no experience necessary

ages 8+

Raft/climb packages available

1-800-USA-Raft

The Health Adventure
The Health Adventure is a health and science museum for children and today's families dedicated to improving health awareness, promoting wellness lifestyles, and increasing science literacy through programs and exhibits.
Address (physical): 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
Address (mailing): PO Box 180, Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: (828) 254-6373
Fax: (828) 257-4521
URL: www.thehealthadventure.org

Mast General Store
Authentic general store featuring quality goods, traditional clothing and custom fit shoes. Since 1883, Mast General Store has been outfitting the Appalachians with traditional mercantile goods, comfortable clothing, rugged footwear and quality outdoor gear for all mountain seasons. Discover for yourself why..... some times are just too good to leave behind, and why it is a simple pleasure to just browse throughout the store. 

The American Adventure Service Corps is a year round, non-profit organization for ages 8-18, using outdoor adventure education, service to others and environmental education. For information, call 248-346-3902.

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other popular activities:
hiking . fishing . biking . ice skating . snow skiing .rafting . kayak & canoe . rock climbing . golf . skateboarding . Hot air balloon rides . playgrounds . gem mining . water sports . family fun . scenic drives . shopping . horsebackriding