Here’s To Device-Free Family Fun!
The kids will love trading in their phones and consoles for some real-life mountain exploration. It may seem hard to believe but, trust us, we see it happen every day. There are great activities around these parts for all ages – tikes to teens. Here are some top picks.
Choose Your Adventure
Bear Tracks Travel Center
This place is just down the road in Lake Toxaway and it’s full of kid-friendly mountain adventures.
– Gem mining (it’s rigged but kids love unearthing real gems!)
– Easygoing river tubing
– A veritable zoo of stuffed animals for those kid keepsakes
Llama Hikes at Earthshine Lodge
You and the kids will hike for 1 mile (about 1.5 hours) alongside some new friends – friendly, furry Llamas! Kids under 5 are free! It’s the perfect family adventure that’s full of one-of-a-kind photo opportunities.
Horseback Riding at Whitewater Equestrian Center
No experience required for these carefree rides through the trails of beautiful Western North Carolina. Horses are gentle and mild-mannered. Kids will have a blast and learn a lot about nature, Native American history, and more. Just 13 minutes away in Sapphire.
Morgan Mills Trout Farm
They’re sure to hook a beauty at this stocked pond that’s less than 20 minutes from Mountain Falls in Brevard. The friendly staff is happy to help with gear and will clean your catch and pack in on ice so you can prepare a kid-caught feast!
Pucker Up Berry Farm
Give the kids an up-close look at berry farming – elderberries, honeyberries, and sour cherries. Plus, learn how flowers and veggies are grown. Pucker Up is about 27 minutes away.
Village Blacksmiths
Kids as young as 5 years old can learn the age-old art of blacksmithing with lessons from some of North Carolina’s top experts. Located about 25 minutes away in Brevard.
Western North Carolina Nature Center
Located in Asheville, this amazing wildlife park and preserve gives kids an up-close look at Black Bears, Red Wolves, River Otters, Red Pandas, Owls, Goats, Snakes, and a Cougar! The center is located in Asheville about 1 hour and 15 minutes from the resort.
Sliding Rock
The kids will love sliding down this 60-foot smooth boulder and plunge into the chilly pool below! It’s a Western North Carolina rite of passage and it’s only about 40 minutes away from Mountain Falls.
Andy Cove Nature Trail
Give your little ones a big taste of nature on this easy 15-minute hike that loops through a beautiful corner of Pisgah National Forest. It’s the ideal trek for tikes, and it’s just a 35-minute drive from the resort.