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24 Best Gift Ideas for Adventure Lovers

Writer's picture: Kristina LightKristina Light

Experience gifts are my favorite. These unforgettable experiences give loved ones bucket list moments to share and memories that last a lifetime.


Here are our top 24 experience gifts for adventure lovers!


The Best Gifts for Adventure Lovers


Dollywood Theme Park
Dollywood Theme Park

1. Tickets or Season Passes to a Theme Park

Treat the family to a day filled with roller coasters, games, and treats at a local or famous amusement park like Disney, Legoland, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, or a local park.


Purchase Theme Park Tickets:



Light Family Hot Air Balloon Ride
Light Family Hot Air Balloon Ride

2. Hot Air Balloon Ride

Flying in a hot air balloon is one of the most memorable family adventures we've ever enjoyed. Take the family to new heights with a serene hot air balloon ride over scenic landscapes or a bustling city.




Glamping in the Smoky Mountains
Glamping in the Smoky Mountains

3. Camping or Glamping Weekend

Escape to the great outdoors for a weekend of camping, bonfires, and stargazing in a national park or local campsite. Discover our favorite Glamping Destinations here.



Ice Skating
Ice Skating

4. Ice Skating Passes

Take the family to a local ice skating rink for a day of gliding around the ice or even trying out figure skating or ice hockey. Purchase Ice Skating Tickets in your area or your upcoming destination.



5. Escape Room Experience

Put your family’s problem-solving skills to the test with an exciting escape room challenge, perfect for teamwork and mystery-solving. Purchase Escape Room tickets at your destination.



Horseback Riding with 37 North in Arkansas
Horseback Riding with 37 North in Arkansas

6. Horseback Riding

Take the family on a scenic horseback ride through the countryside, a forest trail, or a beachside path for a memorable adventure. Purchase Horseback Riding tickets at your destination.



Vegas Indoor Skydiving
Vegas Indoor Skydiving

7. Indoor Skydiving

Give the thrill of flight with an indoor skydiving experience that simulates the feeling of jumping from an airplane—no jumping out required. Purchase Indoor Skydiving tickets at your destination.



Gokarts
Gokarts

8. Go-Kart Racing

Challenge each other to a race on go-karts for a fast-paced, competitive family outing that’s bound to get your adrenaline pumping. Purchase Go-Kart Tickets at your destination.



Snow Tubing
Snow Tubing

9. Snow Tubing

During the winter months, treat the family to an exciting day of snow tubing on a local mountain or resort. Purchase Snow Tubing Tickets in your area or your upcoming destination.



Flying Over Christmas Lights in Small Airplane
Flying Over Christmas Lights in Small Airplanes

10. Take a Helicopter Ride or Small Plane Ride Over Christmas Lights

Experience the thrill of flying over Christmas Lights, the city, countryside, or coastline with a family helicopter tour, providing spectacular aerial views. Purchase Helicopter and Airplane Rides at your destination.



Rockwall Climbing

11. Rock Climbing Experience

Whether indoors or outdoors, rock climbing offers a fun, challenging, and physical activity that everyone can enjoy together. Purchase Rock Climbing experiences at your destination.



Scavenger Hunt

12. Scavenger Hunt

Set up a custom scavenger hunt in your town or city, with clues and challenges leading the family to explore and solve mysteries together. Purchase Scavenger Hunt tickets at your destination.




13. Guided Fishing Trip

Head to a nearby lake or river for a day of fishing, where everyone can relax by the water and try their hand at catching some fish. Purchase Fishing Excursions at your destination.



Smoky Mountain Zipline Adventure
Smoky Mountain Zipline Adventure

14. Zip Line Adventure / Ropes Course

Take the family ziplining through the treetops for a thrilling experience that offers both excitement and beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. Purchase Zip Line Adventure/ Ropes Course tickets at your destination.



Trampoline Park

15. Indoor Trampoline Park

Bounce into fun with a day spent at an indoor trampoline park, where the whole family can jump, flip, and laugh together. Purchase Trampoline tickets at your destination.



Durango & Silverton Train
Durango & Silverton Train

16. Train Ride

Hop on a scenic train ride through mountains, forests, or countryside to enjoy stunning views and a relaxing family experience.



Skiing
Skiing

17. Skiing or Snowboarding

For winter sports lovers, a skiing or snowboarding trip to the mountains can be the perfect way to spend quality time together. Purchase skiing and snowboarding tickets for your destination.



Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride in St. Louis
Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride in St. Louis

18. Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride

Take a leisurely horse-drawn carriage ride through a charming neighborhood, park, or historic district for a slow, picturesque family outing. Purchase a Carriage Ride at your destination.



football game

19. Attend a Sports Game

Take the family to a live sports game, whether it is football, basketball, baseball, or soccer, and enjoy the excitement of cheering for your team. Purchase Game Tickets on Ticketmaster.



Lemur Encounter
Lemur Encounter

20. Experience an Animal Encounter

Many zoos and wildlife parks offer animal encounters as part of their educational programming. Some of these experiences are truly unforgettable. Feed lemurs, sloths, and giraffes. Ride a camel. Swim with dolphins or penguins. Purchase animal adventure tickets near you.



Bonne Terre Mines
Bonne Terre Mines in Missouri

21. Explore a Cave

Take a family trip to explore a local cave system, where you can marvel at the underground world of stalactites and stalagmites. Purchase Cave Adventure tickets at your destination.




22. Concert Tickets

Arrange a private performance by a local band, or musician, or even a virtual concert that you and your family can enjoy together at home. Purchase concert tickets on Ticketmaster.



Ice Castles in Minnesota
Ice Castles in Minnesota

23. Ice Castles

One cherished winter memory for our family was the trip to Minnesota to experience the enchanting Ice Castle. This winter wonderland felt like a fairytale offering a frozen maze, slides, tunnels, archways, and caverns serving as a delightful winter playground. Learn more about Ice Castles.


Rush Mountain in South Dakota
Rush Mountain in South Dakota

24. A Thrill Ride or Mountain Coaster


Mountain Coasters are one of my girls' favorite things to do in the mountains, and it all started with their first-ever mountain coaster ride on Rocky Top Mountain Coaster in the Smokies! Riders control their speed on a silent track as they ride down the mountain. This smooth, scenic ride is one of our favorite mountain thrills. You may ride during the day or at night when the track is colorfully lit. Purchase mountain coaster tickets for your destination.


Do you have any additional ideas to contribute to our list? Kindly share your suggestions in the comments section.


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6 Kommentare


Liz
29. Dez. 2024

Escape rooms are so fun!

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Lea
23. Dez. 2024

These all look great! But definitely some gift ideas for myself! I’ve been wanting to do a hot air balloon ride for the longest!!

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Anastasia
22. Dez. 2024

These are all great gift ideas for adventure lovers, if I'm on an adventure, I will definitely like to visit the zoo.

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Stelios
04. Dez. 2024

This is a great list of suggestions! Snow tubing is always a great gift idea as is the ice castle. THanks for sharing!

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Jolayne
03. Dez. 2024

Love this. Experiences makes some of the best gifts and create the best memories.

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