Top North Carolina Climbing Tours

Take a spooky stroll through the streets of downtown Asheville on this ghost walking tour that helps you navigate at night safely. Your ghoulish guide will reveal some of the area’s hair-raising tales and dark history that you won't find in the guidebook, like the woman who haunts the Omni Grove Park Inn, the body entombed in the wall of the Basilica of St. Lawrence, and much more.

Horseback riding through the Blue Ridge Mountains is a beautiful way to explore the area’s natural attractions. Trot through fern groves, past rows of wild flame azaleas, and into a white pine forest on well-trained, gentle horses. This tour includes a safety training, too, making it a good choice for beginner horseback riders and children.

See Charlotte’s most historic and haunted places with a 1.5-hour walking tour through the Fourth Ward. Follow your experienced guide to the city’s most infamous landmarks, where locals have spotted ghosts for centuries. Hear about Charlotte’s ancient Indian trading path and revolutionary battles, and learn the secrets behind uptown’s spookiest mansions. Watch for theatrical ghosts, medical ghosts, famous ghosts and unknown ghosts as you explore Charlotte’s best preserved historical neighborhood.

Discover the spooky side of Asheville with this small-group nighttime walking tour. Meet your guide for a city stroll focused on Asheville's haunted and paranormally active locations. Hear stories about local history as you walk past landmarks including the Basilica of St. Lawrence, Battery Park Hotel, and Pack's Tavern. Choose between two different tour lengths depending on your needs and interests.

Discover the excitement of beginner‑friendly waterfall rappelling and canyoneering on the Cove Creek Canyon Adventure, a guided outdoor experience set in the scenic Pisgah National Forest. After checking in and completing gear sizing, you’ll enjoy a relaxed 1.5‑mile hike through lush forest to the top of Cove Creek Waterfall. Here, your guides will outfit you with technical gear and teach you the basics of rappelling before you practice your new skills on a training rappel. Once ready, you’ll descend a stunning 75‑foot waterfall followed by a second 45‑foot rappel, all while surrounded by beautiful canyon scenery. Throughout the trip, you’ll navigate knee‑deep creek water, scramble over boulders, and explore trails that run alongside the waterway. The adventure finishes with a visit to a refreshing swimming hole before hiking out, making this a fun, accessible, and unforgettable introduction to canyoneering.