slides: 7 Amazing Adventure Activities You Won’t Want to Miss
Friday, February 28, 2014
Susan Wagner, GoLocalWorcester Contributor
Do you sometimes wish that things were different and your life was a little more exciting? Do you find yourself thirsting for adventure?
Stop dreaming and start doing. We are handing you the key to 7 exciting activities and all within a 60-minute drive.
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Vertical World Adventures
19 Brigham Road, Paxton, MA 01612
How about a vertical world adventure of rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering. If you have always dreamed about climbing to the top of a beautiful mountain peak or scaling the side of a magnificent granite cliff, Vertical World Adventures will take you there safely. Vertical World Adventures is a professional outdoor adventure guiding and outfitting service. Since the founding of Vertical World Adventures in 2000, they have been successfully guiding clients on outdoor adventures trips locally and across the U.S. Call 508.344.6776.
Northern Exposure Outfitters
52 Longhill Rd., Brookfield, MA 01506
Head out for your very own dog sledding adventure with man’s best friend. Experience the wonder of flying through the woods in a dog sled and be part of the team! Help the musher hook up the dogs and sled and enjoy what many call a life-changing experience. Northern Exposure will bring the dogs and sleds to any location for your customer's experience. Rides also available. A standard tour is $300 for two. A half day tour and lessons are also available. Call 508.867.4396.
Skydive Pepperell
165 Nashua Road, Pepperell, MA 01463
Are you looking for the thrill of a lifetime? Take to the skies at Skydive Pepperell, located on a private 60+ acre skydiving-only airport. Soar through the air and experience first hand the ultimate thrill. There are both Tandem Skydiving and Accelerated Freefall Training for students by licensed and certified instructors. Plus, indoor skydiving at the exciting SkyVenture Wind Tunnel in Nashua, NH, just 15 minutes away! Call at 1.800.SKYJUMP!
Aerial Adventure Ropes Course
Stowe Farm Orchard, 15 Stowe Rd, Millbury, MA 01527
Adventurists will journey through an elevated 20 foot high challenge course to the cargo net climb, pass through the Islands in the sky, traverse the Burma Bridge, and swoop across zip lines, while voyaging to the astounding log ladder climb. If you're looking for one of the unsurpassed activities in central Massachusetts, this will be the perfect adventure. The challenge course is securely fastened to trees. Each participant will be fitted with a climbing harness and a helmet; participants will complete a ground school training prior to climbing. Trained ground staff will provide instruction as needed while on the course. Call Maura at 508.865.9860 for more information or click here.
Central Rock Gym
299 Barber Ave, Worcester, MA 01606
The coolest gym in town, Central Rock Worcester is part of the Central Rock Climbing Centers chain dedicated to providing the best climbing experience in the region. Central Rock trains experienced climbers and beginners alike. Climbers cling to the carefully placed hand grips, strategizing their way up the side of the rock-like cliff. Experts guide novice climbers through introductory classes or supervise more seasoned members scaling the walls' highest heights.This awesome center has 14,000 sq. ft. of climbing terrain, weights, exercise equipment, yoga, and event facilities. Call 508.852.7625
High 5 Ballooning
Derry, New Hampshire
One of New England's premier hot air balloon ride companies since 1999, High 5 Ballooning offers balloon tours at sunrise and sunset, seven days a week, year round, weather permitting. From the thrill of lift off, you will be treated to an experience that will leave you with a memory that will last a lifetime. Float through the sky on an aerial adventure and see breathtaking views of the White Mountains, Atlantic Ocean, Boston's skyline and the beautiful Merrimack River Valley. Year round services provide spectacular views ranging from snow covered lakes in winter to beautiful mountains blanketed with the colors of fall foliage. All within a short 40 minute ride from Boston, MA. Flights are scheduled seven days a week at sunrise and sunset. Call 603.893.9643.
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
290 Turnpike Rd, Westborough, MA 01581
Sky Zone is the original indoor trampoline park, and Sky Zone Westborough is proud to bring the unmatched, out-of-this-world, and high-flying fun of the world's first all-trampoline, walled playing court to the Central MA area! Imagine a seemingly endless sea of trampolines, all connected to form one massive trampoline surface. Now, imagine that surface enclosed with angled trampolines that allow you to literally bounce off the walls! These patented, all-trampoline, walled playing courts are the foundation of Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park. It's a playing court so original and unique, it was awarded a United States patent. Sky Zone is the Ultimate 3-D Play Experience and unmatched high-flyin' FUN...and it's not just for kids either! Call 508.870.5867.
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