Aerial Adventures

From beginner ropes courses to zipline thrills, these aerial adventure destinations have something for every adventurer in the family — no experience needed!

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In order of distance from Dulles Airport…

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In order of distance from Dulles Airport…

ZavaZone
Sterling, VA • Approx 5 miles from Dulles Airport
ZavaZone is an exciting 30,000-square-foot entertainment destination packed with high-adventure play, including their ropes challenge course, which features both ground-level and elevated climbing. Plus, find the Zipinator, too — a roller coaster-like experience on a zip line!

Up Ultimate Adventure Park
Ashburn, VA • Approx 10 miles from Dulles Airport
Up Ultimate Adventure Park — Loudoun County’s newest high-energy indoor destination — is packed with fun for families and thrill-seekers alike! Inside their 17,000-square-foot facility, scale almost 40 uniquely themed climbing walls, race down three big slides, and tackle a massive cargo net! Plus, don’t miss their two-story ropes course, which ends with a zipline! Everyone can enjoy the fun — Up’s advanced auto belay technology enables even the youngest of guests to take control of their own climbing.

Tree Top Zip Tour
Middleburg, VA • Approx 15 miles from Dulles Airport
Located on the Salamander Resort grounds, the Tree Top Zip Tour by Empower begins and ends on the resort lawn. With five different zip lines, ranging from 90 to 670 feet in length, and two sky suspension bridges, this adventure is a must-do for beginner zip liners and experts alike.

Go Ape
Springfield, VA • Approx 20 miles from Dulles Airport
Go Ape offers a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure nestled in the trees of South Run Rec Center! Designed for thrill-seekers of all ages, this high-ropes experience has 70 unique obstacles, tree-to-tree crossings, Tarzan swings, and thrilling zip lines — including a 320-foot ride that soars over a creek. With five unique sections, each one higher and more challenging than the last, there’s something for everyone!

Climb Upton
Arlington, VA • Approx 20 miles from Dulles Airport
Climb UPton, a NOVA Parks aerial challenge course, features 90 elements on three levels (each a greater skill level) for thrill-seekers ages five and older. Part of Upton Hill Regional Park, Climb Upton is neighbors with Ocean Dunes Waterpark, an 18-hole miniature golf course, batting cages, a new playground, and walking trails.

Go Ape
Rockville, MD • Approx 25 miles from Dulles Airport
Set in Rock Creek Regional Park, Go Ape offers a one-of-a-kind treetop experience! This self-guided journey through the forest canopy features 45 unique and exciting obstacles, including suspended obstacles, rope ladders, Tarzan swings, and ziplines — including a thrilling 320-foot zipline. Go Ape is perfect for adventurers of all ages!

The Adventure Park
Sandy Spring, MD • Approx 35 miles from Dulles Airport
The Adventure Park is the largest aerial adventure park in North America, featuring 16 courses packed with bridges, ziplines, ladders, rolling elements, and other climbing challenges. Open to ages six and up, this treetop destination has more than 200 elements across varying difficulty levels, plus options like the aerial forest and the junior Labyrinth course. Families of all ages and abilities will find the perfect adventure!

Tree Trekkers
Frederick, VA • Approx 45 miles from Dulles Airport
Located on 30 acres of protected forest, Tree Trekkers offers adventurers ages four and up the chance to climb, swing, and zip through the trees! Climbers start at Timber Trek, the park’s central area that offers 14 different courses, all originating from the main start platform.

River Riders
Harpers Ferry, WV • Approx 45 miles from Dulles Airport
Guests are invited to enjoy a canopy tour experience in the Potomac River region, where Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia come together! During this experience, you’ll fly high above the ground and next to the river along eight zip lines from 200 to almost 800 feet in length!

Rope Adventure Park
West Luray, VA • Approx 45 miles from Dulles Airport
The Rope Adventure Park, located at Luray Caverns, features two levels that allow participants to advance at their own pace, either individually or as a team. Guests are invited to explore risk, self-discovery, communication skills, problem-solving, and coaching! The courses feature poles connected by various acrobatic elements and incorporate sophisticated safety systems that utilize ropes, belay devices, and harnesses.

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