8 Winter Attractions For The Family In North Carolina That Don’t Involve Long Lines At The Mall

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

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

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.

3. Winter Hike

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.

4. Ice Skating and the Scaly Mountain Screamer

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.

5. More Snowtubing

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, 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

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

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.

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