8 Winter Attractions For The Family In North Carolina That Don’t Involve Long Lines At The Mall
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Carolyn Harmon
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Winter activities in North Carolina bring an abundance of exhilarating adventures to try out as a new participant or an experienced professional. From the sparkling sea to the distinguished mountains of this beautiful state, here are eight winter attractions from which to choose.
1. The New River Nest Airbnb
Boone, NC, USA
Book a winter getaway at The New River Nest Airbnb near Boone. From this perch, the enchanting south fork of the New River gives endless hours of watching wildlife in the snowy woods.
2. Double-Crested Cormorants
Ocracoke Island, North Carolina 27960, USA
Hatteras Island, North Carolina, USA
Gulps of 10,000 or more of these ancient-looking birds are spotted in the winter at Hatteras and Ocracoke inlets. Take a trip to the beach with your camera and wait a spell. And while you're at it, do some shelling along the coast. Without the throng of summer vacationers, the competition is slim for discovering the best jewels nature has to offer.
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3. Winter Hike
Looking Glass Falls, US-276, Brevard, NC 28712, USA
Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah National Forest are worthy of a stroll through the crunchy snow. Or climb the beautiful hike at Max Patch. At an elevation of 4,629 feet, it's one of the most beautiful hikes in North Carolina, especially in the winter.
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4. Ice Skating and the Scaly Mountain Screamer
Highlands Outpost, 7420 Dillard Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC 28775, USA
Highlands Outpost in Scaly Mountain offers a ride on the Scaly Mountain Screamer roller coaster, ice skating, and snow tubing. Head to this adventure land today.
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5. More Snowtubing
Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline, 2058 Skyland Dr, Seven Devils, NC 28604, USA
Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing Park, 9472 NC-181, Newland, NC 28657, USA
Hawksnest Tubing, pictured, and Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing Park offer folks from children to seniors a thrilling time sliding down the slopes.
6. Skiing and Snowboarding
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc., 1009 Sugar Mountain Dr, Sugar Mountain, NC 28604, USA
Cataloochee Ski Area, 1080 Ski Lodge Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
Ski Sapphire Valley, 127 Sapphire Valley Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774, USA
Sugar Mountain Resort, pictured, the Cataloochee Ski Area, and Ski Sapphire Valley are just a few fantastic options for skiing, snowboarding, and in some cases, snowshoeing in the state. They are definitely worth a trip for the fun and long weekends in the snow!
7. Winter Road Trip
Six Waterpots Vineyard & Winery at Sullivan Estate, 4040 James Dr, Hudson, NC 28638, USA
Take a winter road trip that includes a visit to the lovely Six Waterpots Vineyard & Winery in Hudson and a winter horseback riding journey with Vx3 Trail Rides in Blowing Rock.
8. Zipline Tour
The Gorge Zipline, 166 Honey Bee Dr, Saluda, NC 28773, USA
Take a winter aerial journey with The Gorge Zipline and glide around with the snowflakes. Imagine how the pretty landscape looks way down below this time of year!
Winter activities in North Carolina offer a whole other world of fun. Have you experienced some winter fun in North Carolina? If so, please share your experience in the comments below.
And if you need some help packing, take a few ideas from our Ultimate Winter Packing List.
The Ultimate Winter Packing List: 30 Cold Weather Essentials
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