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5 out of 5 average rating, 1835 reviewsForge your own design at Quiver Full Farm
Learn blacksmithing and create a unique piece at a historic Appalachian forge.
4.73 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviewsFun & Safe Jet Ski Experience near Charlotte
Enjoy an experience with friends on Lake Norman, NC. 2 tickets (330pds max) 2 people 1 double jet ski. Fees may apply. 4 jet skis available. Time slots may vary. Security deposit required.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 934 reviewsExplore a goat farm and taste a variety of cheese
Walk the goat farm, interact with goats, and taste 10 fresh cheese varieties.
5 out of 5 average rating, 272 reviewsPrivate Horseback Experience in the Tn Mountains
Especially for couples… One on one instruction with a full hands on horse experience. Prep your horse and ride the pastures and mountains. End with fresh baked cookies! Elitefrontieradventures.com
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 2021 reviewsPrivate, guided horseback rides
Enjoy a private horseback ride through our 52-acre estate, tailored to your level. Please note that we do have a 260 LB weight limit.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviewsSmoky Mountain Waterfall & Mile High View Safari
Experience mile-high views & Smoky Mountain Waterfalls. Explore Elk and other wildlife habitat on a guided 3 hour SxS safari through the Great Smoky Mountains rich with Cherokee history and legend
5 out of 5 average rating, 69 reviewsScenic Ebike Ride - Paved Path with Mountain Views
Guided cruise on a scenic in the woods, paved path, enjoy blue ride Mountain Views and Creeks learn about history of the area and all the local secrets of where to eat, drink, hike, and explore.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 247 reviewsFly over Douglas Lake and view the Smoky Mountains
Take a scenic 16-mile ( 8 minutes) helicopter tour across lakes, rivers, and mountain views. Guests purchasing a single ticket will be paired with another group. Scheduled times may vary.
5 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviewsCraft a Fragrance with a 2nd Generation Perfumer
Join a second-generation perfumer to explore the cultural roots of scent-making in a hands-on workshop that celebrates creativity, connection, and Charlotte’s local charm.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviewsForge a railroad spike into a knife
Come craft your own railroad spike knife with me in my open air forge
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New place to stayBig Top E-Bike Adventure Tour
Explore Asheville by e-bike with a working circus performer as your guide! Discover iconic sights, hidden gems, colorful history, and stories from Asheville’s circus past and present.
New place to stayAsheville's Hidden Treasures Tour
Discover Asheville’s hidden treasures on a walking tour filled with overlooked details, local history, public art, architecture, and curious finds hiding in plain sight.
New place to stayRug Making Class in Charlotte
Come make your own rug with us in Charlotte, (Noda). One of the best experiences in charlotte happens to be in the best neighborhood!
New place to stayTour craft distillery and specialty spirit flight
Enjoy a guided tour through a craft distillery in the NoDa neighborhood of Charlotte. Then sample four small-batch spirits in a speakeasy-style rickhouse with a master distiller TV show winner.
New place to stayHighland cattle farm experience
On your visit you will be able to feed, brush, take pictures and we will teach you about this breed and how we care for them. If you LOVE HIGHLAND COWS...this is for you!
New place to stayAsheville Food Tour: Hidden Bites & Local Stories
Follow a foodie guide to chargrilled tikka rolls, Benton’s ham biscuits, a chip café panini, secret shop tastings and an ice cream cookie finale.
New place to stayApiary Immersion: safely sit and observe
Learn how bees regulate hive airflow in this beekeeper-led session. Behind a triple-screen barrier (bees cannot get to you inside), sense the aroma, hum & pulse of thousands of honeybees!
New place to stayFamily Friendly Farm Experience
Join a professional horseman at a working horse farm, meet Wilbur the pig, and hand-feed silkie chickens, goats, and miniature horses while you learn how they are cared for.
New place to stayMedicine Making Foray
Join me at a beloved local park to meet a new plant ally and a make herbal elixir to take home and enjoy for months to come.
New place to stayWaterfalls of Pisgah hiking tour
Short hikes to three beautiful waterfalls, some well-loved, and one secret spot off the beaten path. We'll take in the beauty of these scenic spots, and nerd out on nature along the way.
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