Things to do in North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina Mountains: The Best Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

French Broad Adventures is the closest Asheville zipline /canopy tour and rafting package to Asheville, Johnson City and Greenville SC. The French Broad River is the closest whitewater rafting to Asheville NC, 24 miles away. Whether it's the adventure and excitement of whitewater rafting or the ease and relaxation of a calm water trip, you are looking for, French Broad Adventures is the outfitter for you, your family, or your group.

Nantahala Outdoor Center is one of the nation’s largest outdoor recreation companies. Over a million guests visit NOC annually to embark on a diverse collection of more than 120 different whitewater rafting and land-based itineraries. Learn to kayak at NOC’s world-renowned Paddling School, soar through the trees on NOC's multiple zip lines, travel to foreign countries with NOC’s Adventure Travel program, test the latest outdoor gear and shop at our three LEED-certified flagship retail stores or enjoy NOC’s resort amenities such as our three restaurants and multi-tiered lodging. Why do more people choose NOC than any other whitewater outfitter in the world? It's because of our experience, unparalleled in the industry. 22 Olympians, including two Gold Medalists, have called NOC home. NOC has been recognized by The New York Times as the “Nation's Premiere Paddling School,” “The Best Place to Learn” by Outside, and as “One of the Best Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic ADVENTURE. Trust NOC to provide you with the outdoor experience of your lifetime.

Located just 30 minutes north of downtown Asheville, North Carolina, Navitat Canopy Adventures is the area's premier tree-based zipline company. Called "one of the best in the nation" in USA TODAY, featured by the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Outside Magazine, and more! Navitat Asheville features two world-class tree-based adventures. The Treetop Tour is an immersive and exciting adventure traveling from treetop to treetop that includes six ziplines, two skybridges, a spiral tree staircase, a rappel, and three short, scenic hikes. The Mountaintop Tour is a massive mountaintop zipline experience with three huge side-by-side ziplines, the longest of which stretches nearly three-quarters of a mile and is 350-feet above the forest floor. Those seeking real adventure (and great savings) should choose Navitat's Ultimate Adventure Package to experience BOTH tours in one action-packed day and save!

Come soar through the lush green forests of the Blue Ridge Foothills and gain a new perspective for a truly unique and exciting experience in nature. The park is nestled into 120 acres in the beautiful Hickory Nut Gorge, just a stones throw from the eastern shoreline of Lake Lure. Located in North Carolina’s Isothermal Belt region, the pleasant weather conditions combined with the plethora of natural vegetation and sky-scraping tree lines almost mimic the feeling of sailing though a tropical rain forest. The adventure tour lasts about 1 1/2 hours and the lines are each designed with exhilarating features including Zip Zilla at 1000 feet long and designed to thrill.

Located just outside of downtown Asheville on 124 acres adjacent to the Crowne Plaza Resort. Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures takes you on a 2-3 hour journey into 150 year old trees overlooking historic downtown Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains on 11 ziplines from several hundred feet to 1200 feet long. Additional adventures at the same location include a treetop adventure park, KidZip, and miles of mountain biking trails offering Asheville's only one stop complete outdoor adventure center. With over 40 years in the outdoor adventure industry, the family owned business is the most experienced outdoor adventure company in the SE with 3 generations involved in the operation.

The Beanstalk Journey, a blend of a zip line tour and a ropes course, incorporates fun and excitement with education and recreation for children and adults alike. The Journey transports individuals and groups through a labyrinth of independent tree houses which serve as rest stops and educational destinations. Each station offers 360-degree views suspended as high as 50-feet above the ground.The Journey offers different levels of physical challenge and adventure ranging from easy and invigorating to advanced and exhilarating. Every outing shares the common goal of generating positive appreciation for nature, local history and the environment with a special focus on each individual’s self-esteem, physical fitness and revitalization of the human spirit. Adventures can be tailored to most any skill level and we also offer customized outings for special needs guests.Visit us in charming Morganton, North Carolina and make a day of your trip! Our zip line canopy tour is located at Catawba Meadows Park, which offers several other activities. Try our on-site custom-built Adventure Playground, the 18-hole disc golf course, and one of the beach volleyball courts. Other activities within walking distance include biking, walking, or running on the Catawba River Greenway and Freedom Trail Greenway which border Catawba Meadows. Also on-site are a festival area and full ADA-accessible bathroom facililities with showers, as well as picnic shelters and restaurants within walking distance. Our course is spectator friendly and very suitable for pictures taken from the ground. Come spend a day with us!

We provide the best zip line adventures in western North Carolina. Three tours are offered: 1) Canopy Tour: A thrilling ATV ride leads to 10 zip lines, a 45' vertical descent off a rock face, and a 120' cable bridge over a 35' cascading waterfall. Cross the valley from 300' above its floor. Must be 10 years old and 70-250 lbs. to participate. 2) Kid Zip: Called the Whistle Pig Adventure Park, our kids' zip line is a miniature version of the Canopy Tour. Includes 7 zips, a small bridge, and a 20' slide out of the trees. Kids can play for up to 2 hours and zip through the course as many times as they can. An adult chaperone can relax in the viewing area or walk around just below the kids to take pictures and cheer them on. A covered picnic shelter and water are provided. Children must be 4 years old and be able to reach 48" high. 3) Night Flight: Starting after dark on select weekends, this moonlit tour covers the first half of the Canopy Tour course and ends with the cliff jump.

We have combined the zipline alpine adventure courses of Europe with the rainforest canopy zipline tours of Central America to create Highlands Aerial Park. The cool mountain air and unique plant life create an atmosphere that cannot be duplicated and is only found in our corner of the Smoky Mountains. The lush, virgin, old-growth forest infused with peaks and knolls, whose creeks and springs carve gorges and waterfalls, creates a wondrous natural terrain ideal for this ecologically-inspired family adventure park. Fly through the trees on our World Class Canopy Tour, have a family experience of a lifetime on the Brave Indian Family Challenge and Zipline Course, experience the heart stopping thrill of the Giant Mountain Swing, race a friend to the top of the Dual 40' Tree Climb, walk miles of pristine nature trails through the temperate rainforest, featuring botanical & mythical creature scavenger hunts, see the beautiful 300' long cascade of Upper Middle Creek Falls, and traverse the

Perched on the rim of the Green River Gorge in Saluda, North Carolina - The Gorge is a tree-based zip line canopy adventure with 11 zip lines, sky-bridges, and 3 free-fall rappels - dropping an unprecedented 1,100 feet in elevation through 105 acres of old-growth and protected forest. Tours last 3.5 hours and offer 90 mile panoramic views. Designed by the leaders in the canopy tour industry, The Gorge features hands-free breaking for maximum safety and fun!

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.