The recreational opportunities in close reach of Heavenly Mountain are diverse and first class. At Blowing Rock, you can enjoy a championship golf course, and in Boone are quality tennis clubs, usable year round. Blowing Rock also boasts one of the oldest horse dressage and jumping competitions in the USA, with riding schools and quality agistment in close proximity. Throughout the Blue Ridge Parkway region, there are excellent hiking trails, suitable for an afternoon stroll or for a more challenging hike.
Waterfalls abound, and white-water rafting is a popular recreation.