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Things to do in Western North Carolina

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4.71 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviews

Fun & 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.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1785 reviews

Forge your own design at Quiver Full Farm

Learn blacksmithing and create a unique piece at a historic Appalachian forge.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 903 reviews

Explore a goat farm and taste a variety of cheese

Walk the goat farm, interact with goats, and taste 10 fresh cheese varieties.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews

Smoky 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

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 1989 reviews

Private, 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.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 660 reviews

Hike & Highland Cow

Meet at the farmhouse (arrive no more than 15 min early). By appointment only. Ages 6+. Not suitable for mobility issues. Enjoy a ½-mile hike, meet, feed & pet Highland cows, and shop merchandise.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews

Tour Blue Heart Sanctuary-a place of Love & Peace

Stroll through the sanctuary, meet rescued animals, and enjoy organic tea by the koi ponds

5 out of 5 average rating, 263 reviews

Private 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

5 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews

Scenic 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.

5 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews

Craft 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.

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Apiary 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!

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Family 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.

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Medicine 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.

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Waterfalls 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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Make a Scented Body Oil at the Scent Layering Bar

Discover premium fragrance notes, craft a signature scent that's uniquely yours and blend it into your choice of an 8 oz vegan body oil, body butter or shea lotion.

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Gather for afternoon tea in the garden

Delve into the history of afternoon tea, taste loose-leaf blends paired with pastries, and arrange a flower crown or bouquet guided by your hosts in a beautiful garden with mountain views.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Meet the Bees with a Certified Beekeeper

Suit up and explore a working honey bee hive with a certified beekeeper. Hold frames of live bees, learn how colonies thrive, and enjoy a tasting of local honey in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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U-pick Flowers by the Pond at Cedar Pond Farms

Self-guided flower-picking along the Cedar Thicket Path, fill your basket with zinnias, cosmos, & sunflowers, return to the corral garage for an optional gift shop visit & purchase gelato or coffee.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Craft A Signature Perfume & Matching Body Oil

Explore curated fragrance oils, test two blends with a scent specialist, refine your formula, then bottle and name your custom perfume or cologne.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Feed and Cuddle Highland Cows and Valais Sheep

Start your tour with a wagon ride to the pastures, feed and cuddle rare and characterful Valais Blacknose sheep, baby goats and Highland cows, end the tour with cookies and drinks with mountain views.

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