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Adventure in the Virginia Outdoors

At The Homestead in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, outdoor resort activities are a year-round affair. Starting with warm-weather activities and giving way to snowy adventure, there’s always something exciting to do. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate our two championship golf courses, horseback opportunities and carriage rides, a world-class shooting club, fly fishing with Orvis-endorsed instructors, miles of scenic hiking trails, indoor and outdoor pools, falconry and much more. And to ensure a vacation the whole family will enjoy, enroll your children in our award-winning KidsClub. The four-season climate of Virginia affords outdoor adventures for all interests. Come discover endless ways to make The Homestead your own.

All of our outdoor activities are weather permitting.

  • Mini Cascades Miniature Golf

    Mini Cascades Miniature Golf

    The Mini Cascades Miniature Golf Course is The Homestead's newest family-friendly attraction.  Set to open Saturday, May 25, this challenging activity will feature 18 holes inspired by our famous Cascades Course.

    Adult - $14
    Children (12 and Under) - $8

  • Horseback Riding

    Horseback Riding

    Saddle up for a leisurely ride on briddle paths unsurpassed for quiet beauty deep into the Virginia mountains. Our resort Equestrian Center offers a selection of horses suitable for English or Western saddle and all levels of riding ability as well as mounted guides to accompany riders.

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  • Cascades Gorge Hike

    Cascades Gorge Hike

    One of the most beautiful areas of this country, you will certainly want to bring a camera!

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  • Carriage Rides

    Carriage Rides

    There's nothing as romantic as a carriage ride.

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  • Segway Tours

    Segway Tours

    Personalized instruction and video presentation will assist you to learn how to tour The Homestead's wooded trails on a Segway while breathing the fresh mountain air and listening to the sounds of nature. Daily Tours Available:  8:30am, 11am, 1:30pm. $70 per person (Ages 12 & up). Reservations Required! Must weigh between 100-260 lbs.

  • Fly Fishing

    Fly Fishing

    Let our Orvis-trained guides show you the best fishing spots.

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  • The Homestead Gun Club

    The Homestead Gun Club

    Our world-famous sporting clays courses extends for almost a mile through the woods, taking shooting enthusiasts on a scenic journey that simulates many types of game birds and rabbits.

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  • Kayaking & Canoeing

    Kayaking & Canoeing

    Explore the waters of Virginia by kayak and canoe.

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  • Paintball

    Paintball

    Join us at our Mountain Lodge for a fun and fast-paced game of paintball on our wooded course.

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  • Archery

    Archery

    Don't miss the mark.

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  • Falconry

    Falconry

    Experience the sport of kings.

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  • Hiking/Biking

    Hiking/Biking

    Explore more than one hundred miles of hiking and biking trails winding over acres of mountains and valleys surrounding The Homestead.

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  • Back Country Driving School

    Back Country Driving School

    The Homestead's Back Country Driving School program offers a thrilling and memorable outdoor experience.

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