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FU📌 Save this for your next NC mountain adventure ❄️🎢
Charlotte parents this one’s worth bookmarking 👀
If you’re heading to Banner Elk, don’t miss Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster North Carolina’s first alpine coaster and a HUGE win for families.
✔️ Kids 3+
✔️ Big kids ride solo, little kids ride with adults
✔️ You control the speed (up to 27 mph 😳)
✔️ 3,160 ft of twists, turns & mountain views
We went with my two kids and they LOVED it thrilling if you want it, scenic if you don’t. The perfect balance for parents 🙌
✨ Make it a full day of fun:
After the coaster, head to the FREE sledding hill at Beech Mountain ❄️🛷 (We’ve linked it for easy planning.)
🏨 Where to stay:
If you want to turn this into a quick getaway, Graystone Lodge is our go-to a perfect family-friendly boutique hotel and an easy drive to everything.
💡 My parent tips:
• Grab the bundle tickets — totally worth it
• Bundle up — it gets COLD 🧤
• Bring extra snow gloves (just in case 😅)
🚗 Easy day trip or overnight getaway from Charlotte close to home, but it feels like a whole different world ⛰️🌲
🎟️ Ticket Pricing:
Adults (13+)
• Single Ride: $18
• Bundle (3 consecutive rides): $40
Youth (ages 7–12)
• Single Ride: $14
• Bundle (3 consecutive rides): $32
Children (ages 3–6)
• Single Ride: $7
• Bundle (3 consecutive rides): $15
🅿️‼️ FYI for parents: The parking lot is small, so plan to arrive early or with extra time, especially on weekends and peak winter days.
Would your kids go fast or slow?👇
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