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A Letter of Thanks from Jeff Greiner, Adventure Center Owner

Written by Super User on November 24, 2020. Posted in Adventure Parks, Family Activities, Vacationing In Asheville. Leave a Comment

So much has been and can be said about 2020. It will go down in history in so many ways. Our community, state, country, and world lost so many mothers, fathers, grandmothers, grandfathers and children. We have no way to replace them and my heart is heavy with our families, friends, Guests, and team members that were directly impacted....

A Day Trip with Kids to Downtown Asheville – By: Meg James

Written by Super User on July 9, 2020. Posted in Adventure Center of Asheville News, Vacationing In Asheville. Leave a Comment

There are tons of options when it comes to exploring Asheville with kids, so we chose activities first that we knew our kids would love knowing that we could come back frequently and explore it all over time. Our first stop was at The Adventure Center of Asheville, located only five minutes from downtown. This adventure park’s...

Twilight in the Treetops-Saturday Night Summer Climbs

Written by Super User on June 16, 2020. Posted in Adventure Center of Asheville News, Family Activities, Vacationing In Asheville. Leave a Comment

Jun 20 – Sept 5, 7:30-9:30 PM On a fun summer evening, imagine climbing 40 feet in the air and zipping along a hang glider or a sky kayak in the largest adventure park in Western North Carolina. Then, as the sun starts to set, the challenges become illuminated with over 15,000 colored twinkle and laser lights. Five of the Adventure...

#AshevilleLookingForward

Written by Super User on May 11, 2020. Posted in Adventure, Asheville Outdoor Activities, Family Activities, North Carolina, Vacationing In Asheville. Leave a Comment

Asheville is not fully open now or next week, but we continue to plan for a great summer and fall, Asheville Style! So vacation or stay-cation dream with us!

#AshevilleLookingForward – Hanging out at Asheville’s Breweries

Written by Super User on April 29, 2020. Posted in Asheville Outdoor Activities, North Carolina, Vacationing In Asheville. Leave a Comment

As we look forward to our “new normal” once the world is in a better place, we have asked our staff about the favorite things they are looking forward to. One of those activities is visiting the many wonderful breweries and tap rooms in our town.

Top 6 Fall Vacation Ideas in Asheville

Written by acaadmin on February 5, 2020. Posted in Vacationing In Asheville. Leave a Comment

Fall for Asheville, North Carolina on Your Fall Vacation Asheville, North Carolina is a wondrous place to visit any time of year, but a fall vacation here is truly a delight. Autumn Is a favorite season for many who come to this Appalachian resort destination, a time of year when a kaleidoscope of color serves as a...

Why Adventure Center of Asheville is a MUST DO when visiting Asheville.

Written by Super User on July 2, 2019. Posted in Adventure Parks, Vacationing In Asheville. Leave a Comment

1. THE Adventure Center of Asheville is on a 125 acre resort park like property but is a parking spot only a mile from downtown Asheville. A more convenient location for your adventures can’t be found!!

Take ‘Em to the Trees (and Pinball Museum … and Ice Cream Shop) in Kid-Friendly Asheville

Written by Super User on December 12, 2017. Posted in Asheville Outdoor Activities, Vacationing In Asheville. Leave a Comment

Asheville’s stunning mountain vistas, tasty local dining and quirky character give this southern town plenty of charm. Families with kids from toddlers to teens can embark on a magical family getaway with treetop fun, throwback video games and engaging tours to appreciate the town’s local history. Just don’t forget the ice cr...

Are you looking for adventure vacations for couples?

Written by Super User on July 13, 2016. Posted in Vacationing In Asheville. Leave a Comment

When it comes to outdoor activities and adventures, Asheville is second to none. Looking for outdoor activities in the mountains of western North Carolina near Asheville? The breathtaking scenery of our Blue Ridge Mountains engulfs the charming city of Asheville. Come enjoy the great outdoors, including hiking the many trails...

SAVE 50% and Surprise the Family with One Last Summer Adventure!

Written by acaadmin on June 5, 2015. Posted in Asheville Outdoor Activities, Vacationing In Asheville. Leave a Comment

School is in session and there are only a couple more weeks of summer. As your schedule starts to fill up there are only a couple days where you’ll have time to get out there and enjoy it. Why not surprise your family and come enjoy all that the Adventure Center of Ashevile has to offer this Labor Day!

Cheryl Critcher

17:10 17 Aug 21

This is always a fabulously fun day for the kids and their kids. Biking and zip lining... good memories made

Jennifer Hargus

19:57 31 Jul 21

Took our (just turned) 8 year old today to the kid zip area and we had a great time! Reasonably priced and the staff... was very friendly. Small enough where our son wasn't too scared to get started but big enough to still challenge him to conquer some of his fears. Needless to say, by the end he was ziplining and letting go to put his hands out. There were other areas of the park we will definitely try next time we come to Asheville. Highly recommend!read more

metropolisubway47

13:01 24 Jul 21

My family and I went here for a reunion one day and I was beyond impressed. Will definitely be back in the future!

Megan Dennen

21:30 20 Jul 21

We had a blast on the Treetops Adventure Course! Our group of five ranged in age from 7 to 37 and everyone was able to... find a course to suit their level of adventure and ability. The rangers are helpful from the ground when needed.read more

Toby Barnhart

14:10 20 Jul 21

Had a blast did the ropes course and the Zipline tour. Callie and Catherine are awesome Zipline guides. They did a... great job of making sure everyone knew what they needed to do and made it fun.read more

Jordan Morrell

01:24 21 May 21

Loved this place so much! We decided to go zip lining and we were NOT disappointed. The full tour was well worth it and... the fun and entertaining staff made it a blast! We had a great time out there and will happily return soon!read more

Astrid Pena

11:37 02 May 21

Best.trip.ever!! Brandon and West were AMAZING guides and made the whole thing so much more fun! I am terrified of... heights but they both made sure throughout the entire trip that I, and the others, felt comfortable and were enjoying it! I would do this again without hesitation. Thank you, guys!!!read more

Jeff Anderson

21:41 28 Apr 21

It's the perfect place solo, or with the whole family. There's a little something for everybody and so close to... downtown. If you didn't know it was there, you would miss it. A great little gem just on the outskirts of town.read more

Brandon Tran

00:00 27 Apr 21

Our family went to visit Kid Zip in Asheville and we had a blast. I ended up getting the season pass for a year because... the kids loved it so much. We've also experienced the TreeTops adventure park. The obstacles also a lot of fun for kids and adults. Good times! Go visit them!read more

Audrey Power

13:20 26 Apr 21

I brought a group of high school seniors who all found some thing at the right level of challenge for themselves. They... loved zip lining, Climbing, and some of the creative thinking needed to complete the courses. The adventure center was also very accommodating for students who wanted to remain on the ground, and they were able to add a few tickets to our group at the last minute. Great service. Very fun.read more

Cyn Slingsby

13:46 08 Mar 21

Scheduling our group was easy with Sarah! We needed to make changes and her grace, comfort and professionalism were... high! We all (15 kids/parents) loved our experience! The rangers are funny, knowledgeable and helpful! All the kids left saying they want their next day party there!!! Thanks to an extensive and amazing staff!!!read more

Stacey Vargas

04:21 20 Feb 21

We went on the Treetop Adventure and did the big obstacle course on the trees. It was great fun! Highly recommended if... you enjoy climbing, obstacle course, and you're not too afraid of heights.read more

Leslie Anson

16:36 18 Feb 21

Our zip lining guides Donovan and Doug were outstanding! They were funny, watched us and gave helpful pointers and... taught us about the local trees. They also recommended a wonderful local place to eat! These two made our experience that much more enjoyable!read more

Jeffrey Clark

22:36 04 Jan 21

The kids really enjoyed this place. We did the tree top adventure. I thought it was really neat that they had like 7... different courses.read more

Antonella Prevost

20:13 03 Jan 21

Such an entertaining place!! Had a great time. The courses are challenging but doable and that’s what keeps it fun. The... only two downsides in my opinion were that 1. It only lasts 2 hours and starts from when you watch a video and do the whole harness thing, so you lose time to actually be up on the trees and 2. I’ve been to other adventure parks and they sell/rent gloves because the courses have elements where you need to hold onto a rope or cable. I asked for them but they don’t sell/rent or even suggest you to bring your own. My hands were really hurting afterwards. Anyways, I’d recommend it!!read more

Liz Yablonicky

14:35 01 Jan 21

My teen children and I did the zip lining with Donovan and Brandon this week. What great fun! I was very nervous but... our guides helped me gain confidence safely and they were so supportive and funny. We were only in town for a few days so when another zip line company cancelled our reservation due to inclement weather, we were thrilled and relieved to be able to come to Adventure Center of Asheville. Thanks for staying open and showing us a great time! Also loved the Covid safety protocols in place.read more

carson stuckey

02:48 19 Dec 20

What a great place for a birthday party. My 8 year old son had a blast. Great place for a family outing, or good place... to challenge your friends on the hardest courses. Looking forward to going back.read more

Lane Carolina

16:44 14 Dec 20

Our group was staying downtown and this place was super close. There were several guys who had never done any zipline... stuff before, but the staff was so helpful and friendly. If we had more time we would have rented some bikes for the bike park. Just a great place to play and feel like a kid again.read more

Grant Drenning

19:15 21 Nov 20

Our group of 8 had an amazing time on the Zipline adventure. Our guides Marz and Donovan were great. They were... extremely knowledgeable and eased some of our groups anxiety before beginning. They start you on some smaller lines before moving on to the bigger and better ones. They are also hilarious and had some killer one liners, they are sure to make you laugh. We had a great time and would definitely do it again. If you're apprehensive at all about doing this don't be, by the end, our most apprehensive person was just as eager as everyone else to get to zipping!!!read more

Lindsey Yow

00:02 11 Nov 20

Friendly staff and so many fun things to do. I also love that they allowed the haunted trail to take place there and... raise money for charityread more

Home Team Handyman Service

11:47 09 Oct 20

A lot of fun for the whole family. The price for the adventure was cheap compared to other parks we've been to and the... instructors were great. Hated having to wear a mask though which took away from the fun. Every time my mask would slip off slightly I was scolded but I guess that's where were at right now. All in all it was well worth it. Side note:Asheville has changed folks. Don't go downtown unless you're wearing a mask, even outside. The hippies run the show and will cuss you out for walking outside without one. I will NEVER go to downtown Asheville againread more

Chasing Rainbows

19:00 06 Oct 20

Spent the day here and loved every minute! The ziplining was amazing, and our guides Brandon and Marz made every second... enjoyable. I want to come back again and hopefully zip with those guides! You hand break here, instead of the automatic, which I actually prefer because I feel I have more control. The guides signal you when you need to break, and whether to break harder or softer. Loved every moment!read more

keven buttray

19:42 19 Sep 20

So many fun things to do!!

Kat Douglas

13:17 11 Sep 20

Friendly & Knowledgeable staff. My Son & I had a BLAST doing the Tree Top Adventure, We will deff be back!

Marc Kerr

03:02 08 Sep 20

Zipling was so much fun and I enjoyed it. Donovan and Brandon made my experience something to remember. The staff the... entire time was amazing.read more

Dorothea Young

18:07 07 Sep 20

Great staff where you purchase tickets. Well maintained trails

Andre Dickens

17:46 06 Sep 20

We decided to do the kids zipline course with our 8 year old son and 6 year old daughter and it was the best family... activity we have done. The kids enjoyed the course so much they did it 4 times. The guides and instructors were great and we are planning to come back to do the obstacle course. I would highly recommend this as a family activity.read more

Benjamin Chapin

23:49 26 Aug 20

Did the zip line tour. Staff was great, equipment sanitized and in good shape, had a blast conquering heights while... zipping along!read more

Mandy Yancey

19:00 23 Aug 20

We did a zip line tour yesterday for my husband’s birthday trip. Our guides, Brandon and Donovan were fantastic! They... were fun and engaging. This was my first time zip lining. I’m not great with heights and they put me at ease. Thank you for a great time! HIGHLY recommend.read more

Veronica

18:58 22 Aug 20

Donnaben and Brando made the experience memorable. They are super nice and train you well.

M L

20:00 09 Aug 20

Our son has enjoyed two weeks of bike camp at KOLO this summer. Fantastic time with great counselors. He enjoyed it... so much, he wants to be a counselor in training next year.read more

Karmin Andrew

22:29 01 Aug 20

Fun, safe, easy to arrange. Knowledgeable staff. Very well run operation.

Jennifer Olinger

00:41 17 Jun 20

My 9 year old enjoyed Kolo bike park camp last week - and he is back this week with his 13 year old sister enjoying... Adventure Camp. They are having a blast a rating it a “13” on a scale of 1-10. And kids are honest! Great staff. Safe and social distance friendly. Get outdoors and live life!read more

Jenna Morgan Hamilton

14:03 16 Jun 20

Our family came to the Asheville area from Virginia for a long weekend in an effort to change up our scenery and give... our kids something to look forward to because we had been under our stay-at-home order since mid-March. We decided to do the ziplining tour at Asheville Adventure Center because it gave us a chance to do something as a family outside and it was an activity the kids were really excited about. The folks at Asheville Adventure Center were amazing. Very friendly, with a great customer service attitude. We had our safety training with Jeff, whom I think is the owner, and our ziplining guides were Brandon and Donovan. They were terrific. Very low stress, but also very focused on safety and procedure. We had a very nice time talking with them over the two hours and we can't say enough about how much they added to our enjoyment of the experience. During the ziplining, we all had to wear facemasks because it was not possible to always stay six feet apart during time on the tree platforms but it was not too much of a bother and it actually ended up keeping my face warm because it was cool and breezy up in the trees. We highly recommend this company and will come back to do another activity with them the next time we come to Asheville!read more

Stephanie Worley

18:21 01 Mar 20

I was not prepared for how hard it was but I had a great time. Staff was friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back!

TheGalway Girl

17:03 28 Jan 20

Wonderful family fun with a variety of activities. Need to do better about waiting time in line to check in.

June Davidson

11:50 09 Oct 19

My first time on a zipline and I loved it! I was especially impressed by the safety standards at the Adventure Center.... They took time for a training session to ensure all participants could demonstrate basic skills. ANY time a participation was up high, he/she was securely tethered by at least one (usually more) line to a strong cable. But our guides weren’t all business. Their jokes, stories, and little dance/demonstrations added greatly to the super fun experience. So go, zip, laugh and know you are in very safe hands.read more

Matthew Townes

01:01 30 Jul 19

Loved that all the kids could participate and could be fairly independent (our group had ages 5-9). Also challenging... enough for the more experienced adults in the group.read more

Manish Katiyar

15:21 07 Jul 19

Great place for kids to get aquatinted with zip lining

Wendy Long

01:01 14 Jun 19

Great experience for groups, either family or company groups on a retreat. This was my 1st time. And some parts were... harder then I thought but I got through it. They have levels of course (easy-difficult) you can take kids too! My daughter is 13 and can go on the bigger zipline. A fun experience!! I would definitely recommend! (They even do "Amazing Race" type set ups for larger groups .read more

Kara Henegar

13:16 19 Jul 21

Kolo bike camp is top notch~ The first day my son asked if he could attend another week this summer! Thanks for the... lessons learned throughout the week and a tired boy at the end of the day! Success.read more

Joe Hollenback

22:24 07 Jul 21

I’ve gone to this place once every few months for the past two years. It is the best place to go for progression... without the pedaling. It closer than any real fun trail system to ride. Has endless features to session and a staff that is always kind and welcoming. My wife and I got jumping tips from one of the kids at their camp the other month and now we are starting to clear table tops!!!! They just have every increment of progression and everything is tucked away and separated enough that you aren’t constantly being watched by everyone while you are attempting to send but also close enough that if you fall and yell there is a better chance some one would hear you. Just spend your money here please and help make it even better. They’ve been putting in serious work.read more

Sandi Davis

12:29 28 Jun 21

We made our reservations thru the 1800 number. This was our first time zipping. The staff easily accommodated all... levels of skill and comfort zones. Safety was clearly paramount. Our group was large - 3 kids and 3 adults (age 7 to 60) They have zipping to fit all. 2 of the group did the kid course, 4 on the Canopy tour. Be aware the canopy tour lasts much longer than the kid side, but you can stay on the kid side as long as you want. Richard and Grant did an amazing job! These guys are professional, respectful. Can't wait to try this again! We had a great time. Worth the cost.read more

timothy h

22:36 15 Jun 21

The park is awesome! We are just passing through and decided to stop. I am glad we did. They offer zip lining, mountain... biking, and pump tracks. We rented an e-bike and that thing is kool. The kids had a blast as well.read more

Michael Keifling

12:36 06 Jun 21

My son is just getting into Mt biking and this place is GREAT. location and the quality of the skills areas are as... good as i have seen. We had a blast.read more

Chloe Jones

01:39 05 Jun 21

Trails were confusing. I tried the beginner one and had to walk most of it. It might have just been me, seeing as I... don't do a lot of mountain biking, but my Dad(who does) said it was confusing as well.read more

Zachary Taylor

14:29 15 May 21

Great staff awesome jumps and even better vibe. 5$ after 5 is where it's at

Ray S

00:07 03 May 21

Very nice place. Kids had a good time and liked the bike trails.

Heather Bullman

12:30 15 Apr 21

My 11 year old bikes at Kolo with his friend. He loves it so much. Thanks Kolo.

Sahra Claire Laird

13:52 19 Mar 21

So. Much. Fun!my 4.5 year-old was completely psyched the whole time we were there, and I think we only explored maybe... a fifth of the park the first time we went!I think my hubby’s gonna really love it too when he goes later today!Great fun for all ages :-)read more

Lisa Larson

11:58 16 Mar 21

My boys couldn't get enough of riding here! They had so much fun!!

Justine Smith

14:36 09 Oct 20

I had never mountain biked before I came here and was very pleasantly surprised that the trails were manageable for a... complete beginner like me. It was also really nice that some of the trails are intermediate level so as I got more comfortable I could try more difficult trails/tricks. I’ll definitely be back!read more

Alisa Taliercio

22:11 24 Sep 20

My son loved this place. It is all he has talked about and he can not wait to go back. Very well maintained course for... mnt biking!read more

Hillary Landry

09:23 01 Sep 20

Short trails with overgrown areas that should be kept up with, but we managed to make the best of the trip. There are... still some nice opportunities to work on skills. The staff in the gift shop were not friendly. The dirt jumps were closed due to rain the morning before, so plan accordingly with weather.read more

Heather Brooks

02:10 27 Aug 20

They do a jump night during the summers that is fun and well attended. It’s a fun little park. They’ve worked hard on... it. There are lots of little features to work on things like jumping and dropping. They do have a more advanced jump line... but that seems to be it for very advanced features.read more

association for traditional studies

12:47 25 Jul 20

As locals, we love having a full bike park just 10 minutes from the house--pump tracks, single trails, skill park and... friendly, fantastic staff. Our son goes to camp here all summer, and I ride with him several afternoons a week after work. Definitely consider the annual pass, as the more you know the park, the more you realize it has to offer. UPDATE: PLEASE CONSIDER EXTENDING CAMP NOW THAT SCHOOLS HAVE MOVED TO ONLINE LEARNING! Perhaps two sessions a day to handle the crowds (morning group, afternoon group) or afternoons or... WE WILL SIGN UP! Our children will need more than just outside time with homeschooling, but outside time that builds skills and involves learning.read more

Josh Ward

04:02 23 Jul 20

Great bike park with multiple pump tracks, singletrack trails, and kids tracks. One of the few parks we've been to with... bicycle tracks specifically for the little ones. My kids loved it! The whole park is covered in well marked mountain bike tracks and trails divided up by skill level. You can rent bikes or bring your own to ride. Tons of fun for beginners or advanced riders!read more

Daniel Kneale

22:28 11 Jun 20

I brought my son out here to fight boredom and get some exercise and accomplished both. In addition we had a great... deal of fun and met some great people!Upon arrival my son decided to inform me that his brakes weren't working at all. There we were with no tools or ability to continue riding. Luckily an employee at the park named Collin came to the rescue. He had my son's bike stopping better than ever.Great facility. Great people. Great tracks. 3 tons of fun!read more

Diego Salgado

20:01 28 Jan 20

Skill park and dirt jump, trails are so short!

Ross Bower

15:14 06 Sep 19

Great bike park. Lots of options. Have a lot of places for kids/beginners and bigger stuff for the more advanced... riders. Great community events and social media presence. Clean and relaxed environment. 🤙.read more

A Letter of Thanks from Jeff Greiner, Adventure Center Owner

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Why Adventure Center of Asheville is a MUST DO when visiting Asheville.

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