Some alternative adventures while at ZDayZ are listed below and are a short drive from ZDayZ if you choose to not attend one or more of our scheduled events. As you can see on our event's page, we do have many things planned for all of you.
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The Blowing Rock: North Carolina's oldest travel attraction. Short scenic walk includes views of Grandfather Mtn, Table Rock & Hawksbill. Garden waterfall, observation tower & unique gift shops. Open daily Apr-Dec & Thurs-Mon in Jan-Mar, weather permitting. On Highway 321 South across from Green Park Inn. Handicap accessible.
Drive from Chetola Resort: 6 min |
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Blue Ridge Parkway: The Blue Ridge Parkway meanders for 469 miles through North Carolina and Virginia, offering incredible views, a variety of hiking trails, and many historical and cultural sites. Blowing Rock is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, nearly at the midpoint. The Parkway is open year-round, weather permitting in winter, and there is no admission cost. The local Parkway visitor center information desk and America's National Parks bookstore are located inside the Moses Cone Estate house with a craft shop operated by the Southern Highland Craft Guild. The visitor information desk and bookstore are open from May through October, while the craft shop is open from early April through November.
Drive from Chetola Resort: 5 min |
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Blowing Rock Art & History Museum: Experience the visual arts and our rich mountain heritage through enlightening exhibits, family-friendly cultural events, art workshops, and engaging lectures. Open year-round.
Walk from Chetola Resort: 15 min |
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Doc's Rock Gem Mine: Recently recognized by the NC Board of Education as the only education based commercial gem mine in NC, and classified as a special class of Geological Interpreters practicing Interpretive Methods to relay college level geology to all age groups.
Drive from Chetola Resort: 10 min |
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High Gravity Adventures: Pick your challenge at the High Country's only aerial adventure park with 3 high & low climbing courses for all ages & abilities. End with a thrilling ride on the Giant Swing or our High Altitude Zip Tour. Birthday party packages, specials & Tweetsie Railroad ticket & passholder discounts available.
Drive from Chetola Resort: 8 min |
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Julian Price Park: Julian Price Memorial Park can be found on the Blue Ridge Parkway, just 5 miles from Blowing Rock. Here, you can camp, hike, canoe, picnic, fish, or simply stand and take in the beauty to be found at Price Lake.
Drive from Chetola Resort: 10 min Drive from Chetola Resort: 10 min |
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Mystery Hill: NC’s most unique attraction - Natural Gravitational Anomaly. Hands-On Science, Giant Bubbles, Tomahawk Throwing & Archery, over 250,000 Native American artifacts, Historic Home of App State founders, Front Porch Eats, Shopping & MORE. Open year-round.
Drive from Chetola Resort: 12 min |
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Sky Valley Zip Tours: The #1 rated outdoor activity in Blowing Rock on TripAdvisor. Choose our Canopy Tour, Night Flight or Whistle Pig Kid Zip for ages 4+! All tours include an ATV ride. Find us in the woods, down a gravel road just 5 miles from Boone or Blowing Rock.
Drive from Chetola Resort: 14 min |
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Tweetsie Railroad: Wild West family theme park featuring a 3-mile train adventure behind a historic steam locomotive, live entertainment, amusement rides & Deer Park Zoo. Hours and days vary. Special events: Day Out With Thomas, Ghost Train & Tweetsie Christmas.
Drive from Chetola Resort: 10 min |
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Boone Golf Club: One of the South's premier golf facilities, designed by Ellis Maples, opened in 1959 and available to the public all season-April through November. Located in a beautiful valley, just north of Blowing Rock, the course features level to gently rolling fairways, large undulating greens and breathtaking views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Well stocked Pro Shop, restaurant and putting green available. Tee times are recommended and groups are welcome.
Drive from Chetola Resort: 9 min |
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Hound Ears Club: Our community offers an ideal, convenient location in the heart of the High Country, with award-winning golf, tennis, swimming, dining, hiking trails, dog park, community garden, Watauga River access for fly fishing and the very best in mountain views! Rentals available.
Drive from Chetola Resort: 16 min |
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Jefferson Landing: Jefferson Landing's award-winning golf course was designed by US Open and two-time PGA Champion, Larry Nelson. It's a 7, 110-yard, par 72 Course that features five sets of tees, Kentucky Bluegrass fairways and bent grass tees & greens.
Drive from Chetola Resort: 48 min |
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Mountain Aire: Located in West Jefferson in unspoiled Ashe County, just 40 minutes from Blowing Rock. Beautiful 18 hole championship course recently remodeled to include 3 new spectacular holes, new pro shop & snack bar. Gorgeous home sites; townhome sales & rentals.
Drive from Chetola Resort: 40 min |
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Willow Valley Resort: 9 hole par 3 Executive Course. Only 5 minutes from Boone. For tee times and other information, please call.
Drive from Chetola Resort: 23 min |
Horseback Riding | |
| VX3 Trail Rides: An experience you don't want to miss! Enjoy customized horseback riding in Moses Cone Memorial Park with experienced trail guide Tim Vines. Trustworthy horses & easy trails. Advanced reservations required - book online. Let's Ride!
Drive from Chetola Resort: ? min | |
Whitewater Rafting/Canoeing | |
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Wahoo's Adventures: Whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, caving, mountain biking & hiking adventures. Award-winning service, safety, catering & innovation in adventuring. Any size group, age or ability can be accommodated with river experiences ranging from the tame to the insane!
Drive from Chetola Resort: 31 min |
Hiking & Biking | |
| Area Hiking: Whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, caving, mountain biking & hiking adventures. Award-winning service, safety, catering & innovation in adventuring. Any size group, age or ability can be accommodated with river experiences ranging from the tame to the insane!
Drive from Chetola Resort: Depends on location | |
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Footsloggers Outdoor and Travel Outfitters: Established 1971. Open year-round. Full line of hiking boots; newly expanded selection of women's footwear; camping gear and accessories; dog accessories; sunglasses; clothing for outdoor activities and travel.
Walk from Chetola Resort: Aprox. 10 min |
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Glen Burney Trail: Trailhead located inside Annie Cannon Memorial Gardens. The 1.6 mile out-and-back trail features a series of waterfalls: Cascades, Glen Burney and Glen Marie (sometimes called Glen Mary). The route descends several hundred feet into John's River Gorge. It is suspected that the trail dates back to at least the late 1800s, and may have been used earlier by Native American hunters. ***Please note that the trail is adjacent to private property, and show courtesy concerning signage and property notifications.***
Walk from Chetola Resort: Aprox. 15 min |
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Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters: Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters is a full service bicycle shop. We offer sales, rentals, group rides, repairs, and fitting services. We provide all the gear necessary to fully enjoy the cycling opportunities this region has to offer. We have bikes and gear for road, mountain, gravel, pathway, and kids bicycling. Rhoddie also offers complimentary ride maps and will help with your route planning at our map kiosk, located in the shop. Blowing Rock is the perfect hub for a Blue Ridge cycling adventure and we are here to provide everything needed to fully enjoy the ride.
Walk from Chetola Resort: Aprox. 15 min |
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