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Trails, parks, and adventure.

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Culture

County connections and services

Outdoor

Trails, parks, and adventure.

Stay

Cabins, inns, and cozy lodging.

Discovery Ridge Adventure Center

Discovery Ridge Adventure Center at Wintergreen Resort is where your family vacation begins, with indoor and outdoor fun for the entire family. Experience a thrilling Blue Ridge family vacation in the mountains – with a host of activities that will satisfy even the most adventurous spirit. Want to do it all? Check out their Discover Pass which bundles free and discounted activities.

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  • Bungee Trampoline – a hybrid trampoline / bungee apparatus, enabling jumpers to reach heights of 25 feet and higher. Must be at least 35 pounds to participate.

  • Climbing Tower – a 25-foot structure with a belay apparatus on top, featuring varying degrees of difficulty. Shoes required.

  • Miniature Golf – 18-hole course featuring a wooded playing area with trees, giant rocks, and native plants.

  • Campfire Facility – S’mores kits available for purchase, also available for groups and private functions with a 48 hour minimum advance reservation.

  • Disc Golf – 9 hole course winds its way through Ridgely’s Forest

  • Gem Mining – pan for arrowheads, fossils, and gemstones, and discover the thrill of prospecting uncovered treasures at the assay station.

  • The Plunge – open in winter and summer, the Plunge is Virginia’s largest tubing park. Imagine being on top of a ten story building and looking out over a hill that’s longer than three football fields. Now imagine going downhill on a tube at speeds reaching 30 mph. That’s The Plunge!

  • Archery – available for archers ages eight and up, this is a great family outing. Archery is also available for conference groups with advance reservations.

Outdoor Activities

  • Bungee Trampoline – a hybrid trampoline / bungee apparatus, enabling jumpers to reach heights of 25 feet and higher. Must be at least 35 pounds to participate.

  • Climbing Tower – a 25-foot structure with a belay apparatus on top, featuring varying degrees of difficulty. Shoes required.

  • Miniature Golf – 18-hole course featuring a wooded playing area with trees, giant rocks, and native plants.

  • Campfire Facility – S’mores kits available for purchase, also available for groups and private functions with a 48 hour minimum advance reservation.

  • Disc Golf – 9 hole course winds its way through Ridgely’s Forest

  • Gem Mining – pan for arrowheads, fossils, and gemstones, and discover the thrill of prospecting uncovered treasures at the assay station.

  • The Plunge – open in winter and summer, the Plunge is Virginia’s largest tubing park. Imagine being on top of a ten story building and looking out over a hill that’s longer than three football fields. Now imagine going downhill on a tube at speeds reaching 30 mph. That’s The Plunge!

  • Archery – available for archers ages eight and up, this is a great family outing. Archery is also available for conference groups with advance reservations.

Miniature Golf & Disc Golf

Miniature Golf

This 18-hole miniature golf course offers fun challenges and creative obstacles, perfect for family-friendly competition and all skill levels.

Disc Golf

Our nine-hole course is the perfect introduction to the fast-growing sport of disc golf. This par two course is located in the shaded Ridgely’s Forest next to Discovery Ridge and offers a practice hole. Great for kids, beginners, and even advanced players looking for fun.

Gem Mining

Get your hands wet as you pan for arrowheads, fossils, and gemstones, and discover the thrill of prospecting uncovered treasures at the assay station.

Other Activities

Climbing Tower

Get four attempts to climb a 25-foot structure with a belay apparatus on top, featuring varying degrees of difficulty. Shoes required.

Weight Requirement: 30lb – 240lb

Bungee Trampoline

Bounce, jump, and flip out on this tethered attraction. With the new addition of the log roller, this activity will keep you on your toes.

Plunge Tubing

The Plunge is Virginia’s largest tubing park. Imagine being on top of a ten story building and looking out over a hill that’s longer than three football fields. Now imagine going downhill on a tube at speeds reaching 30 mph. That’s The Plunge! Thrills and chills without the spills.





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