There are numerous 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

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

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 18 miles from downtown Hendersonville on Hwy. 64 East. Open all year. Live it up! 828-625-9611