10 Game & Entertainment Centers in North Carolina Mountains That You Shouldn't Miss

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.

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!

Mining on Main Street has come to Hendersonville. This attraction is for all ages! Come pick out you bucket and find wonderful gems and minerals from all over the world. You can find Rubies, Sapphires, Amethyst, Geodes and more! Bring the whole family for a great time. There is also a large gift shop that carries unique gemstone jewelry, Kerusso T-Shirts, and other gem products.

Ranked the #1 Escape Room in Asheville with 2 Easy to find locations on the South end or the Asheville Mall! Escape the mundane and enjoy our one-of-a-kind Adventure Escapes! We feature creative escape games with immersive logic puzzles that truly engage the whole team. As a truly family-friendly escape room company we strive to host and engage everyone in our approach to appropriate storylines and thrilling game-play. Find out why people are calling us the best-of-Asheville things to do! We have hosted thousands of teams and have a stellar 5-Star reputation for providing the space for incredible memories to be made! Some come for one game— some play them all! Some come to get engaged! Whatever the occasion, your time will be amazing! Be as clever & cunning as the FOX and curious & hands-on as the OTTER! At FOX-N-OTTER we have rooms perfect for youth, families and first-timers, and more advanced rooms for older teens, adults and enthusiasts. CALL OR BOOK ONLINE NOW

The first virtual reality arena in Asheville! Come on in and experience other realities. Become a ninja or secret agent, fight robots, or create art in new dimensions. We offer a range of VR Team Building and Team Bonding experiences as well as Corporate and Group Facilitation to help you and your team become the most efficient possible. Or just to learn the strengths of each member of the team! Our private sessions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY except during Public Nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9pm when drop-ins are welcomed $25/adult ($20/student). #getyourheadinthegame

Move over bowling... move over darts. There's a new game in town! Axeville is an indoor space designed where people can indulge in the sport of axe throwing all while enjoying some of the amazing local craft beer, wine and cider selections that Beer City has to offer. Perfect for birthday parties, bachelor / bachelorette parties, corporate team building, company outings and so much more!

We are a multi-faceted climbing company with 2 indoor climbing facilities (ClimbMax Climbing in downtown Asheville and at the Smoky Mountain Adventure Center by the river in West Asheville) as well as a private guiding service (ClimbMax Mountain Guides) dedicated to providing quality climbing experiences and education at any level.

Landscaped mini golf on the shores of Lake Julian, virtual reality and local ice cream from The Hop.

Retro arcade with over 60 classic arcade and pinball machines all set of freeplay. Pay one price and play all day. Discover, learn and play classic games such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga and many more.

Psychic medium/spirit communicator Kelly Palmatier channels loved ones who've crossed over and offers psychic readings. Available for remote sessions by phone, FaceTime, Skype, and Zoom as well as COVID-safe, in-person sessions (by appointment only) in the heart of historic West Asheville.