things to do in Rutherfordton, NC

Make a glass paperweight, ornament, pumpkin, or cup with one-on-one instruction

Pedal the Ecusta Trail with bike rentals and essential gear

Curated wine tasting plus a 50-mile helicopter sightseeing flight

Your private riverside spot for fires, hammocks, and easy outdoor time

Discover Saluda's history beyond the rails

Discover Hendersonville's eerie legends and unsolved mysteries

Slow down with Highland cows and locally made ice cream

Discover a 90-foot waterfall tucked inside a rare Appalachian cove forest

Ride Hendersonville trails and downtown at your own pace

Shape colorful glass into a handmade tile with expert guidance

Explore the river independently with single or tandem kayaks

Explore foothills wine country with guides who stay with you throughout

Shape a colorful glass keepsake in a one-on-one flameworking lesson

Enjoy a quieter side of farm life with Highland cows

Walk downtown Asheville with 6–7 tasting stops and included drinks

Custom party bus day with pickup, cooler, and a designated driver for up to 12 guests

Meet baby kangaroos, fennec foxes, capybaras, and more in a private setting

Shape colorful glass art with hands-on hot-shop instruction

Waterski, wake surf, or tube with a coach captain on Lake James

Taste downtown Asheville with local food writer Stu Helm as your guide

Meet and feed up to three animal species in a private guided encounter

Taste brunch bites and cocktails as you walk downtown Asheville

Get hands-on time with your selected animals in a private, staff-guided encounter

Ride Hendersonville’s greenways with a quality bike and essential gear included