Summer Guide to Wintergreen

Updated July 1st, 2025

Summer 2025: 10 FUN THINGS TO DO in Wintergreen

Here are **10 great summertime activities** around Wintergreen, VA—whether you're staying on‑mountain or exploring the beautiful Blue Ridge region:

1. **Discovery Ridge Adventure Center** – Enjoy zip‑lining, bungee trampoline, climbing tower, mini‑golf, gem prospecting, and an indoor Ninja‑Warrior course([nelsoncounty.com][1]).

2. **"The Plunge" (summer tubing)** – Try Neveplast tubing slides reaching speeds up to 30 mph, with conveyor lifts for repeat runs([devilsknob.com][2]).

3. **Lake Monocan** – Swim, sunbathe on the sandy beach, rent kayaks, canoes, paddle‑boards or paddle‑boats, and enjoy lakeside picnics([nelsoncounty.com][1]).

4. **Golf at Stoney Creek & Devils Knob** – Tackle valley and mountain courses with scenic Blue Ridge views and mountain‑top dining([wintergreenresort.com][3]).

5. **Hiking & Nature Foundation programs** – Over 30 miles of trails (from easy to challenging), plus guided hikes and built‑in nature exhibits at The Nature Foundation/Trillium House([wtgpoa.org][4]).

6. **Scenic chairlift rides** – Ride to the mountaintop on select holiday weekends for panoramic mountain and valley vistas([marleyscabin.com][5]).

7. **Fly fishing** – Learn at Mossy Creek Fly Fishing School, or try catch‑and‑release trout fishing in Stoney Creek and nearby hatchery waters([wintergreenresort.com][3]).

8. **Spa day at The Spa at Wintergreen** – Relax with massages, facials, and full spa services at the resort spa([wintergreenresort.com][3]).

9. **Live music: Wintergreen Music Festival** – Attend four weeks of classical, jazz, bluegrass, pop, and more concerts in July at mountain and valley venues([en.wikipedia.org][6]).

10. **Visit nearby Devils Backbone Brewery & Campground** – Sample craft beers, enjoy live music and food, explore the pet‑friendly taproom, or camp nearby([nelsoncounty.com][1]).