Disc Golf
The Raleigh-Durham area boasts several disc golf courses that range from beginner to experienced in difficulty level. Disc is gaining in popularity and most courses offer recreational, intramural, and competitive opportunities for players of all levels.
BMX
Capital City BMX in Raleigh offers the amateur the opportunity to take up BMX riding. The company provides full training and advice on starting out and buying gear. The courses host races throughout the year for riders of all levels.
Scuba
Scuba Diving Raleigh is a company that teaches SCUBA lessons and offers tours along the coast. The company has a gear shop to help outfit people new to Scuba and helps connect divers with the global Scuba community.
Skateboarding
There are several skate parks in the Raleigh-Durham area for novice to professional-level skateboarders. Most parks offer open skate times and organized coaching based on level of expertise. Some popular parks in the area include Marsh Creek in Raleigh and Durham Central Park in Durham.
Parasailing
Parasailing tours are offered throughout the area. Several companies offer opportunities to see the Raleigh- Durham area from this unique vantage point. Parasailing offers incredible views and amazing photo opportunities.
Dirt Biking
North Carolina Motorsports Park is less than an hour north of Raleigh/ Durham. They offer visitors the opportunity to ride 2-wheeled motor vehicles on their 4 tracks, which vary in difficulty. Riders can either practice or tryout to join a competitive team.
Skydiving
Skydiving Raleigh offers visitors the opportunity to take the leap. Patrons can complete a brief training program and participate in a tandem dive or work with instructors to complete advanced training.
Roller Derby
The Carolina Roller Girls offer the opportunity for adult women to partake in roller derby. The league is open to women of all ages and experiences. They offer open basic skills lessons to anybody with a potential interest.
Dragon Boating
Dragon boating is a growing sport throughout the U.S. Similar to a crew, several team members row in synchronization in racing competitions. Several places throughout the Raleigh-Durham area allow interested parties the opportunity to give dragon boating a try or participate in competitive team competitions.
Hard Knocks
Hard Knocks in Raleigh allows visitors to engage in indoor combat. A step up from laser tag, the Hard Knocks experience allows participants to play a role in simulated war simulations. They must go on missions and be ever-conscious of the enemy. Players of all ages are welcome.
Kayak Tours
A few different companies in the area offer kayaking tours, including Frog Hollow’s sunset and starlit paddling tours. Kayaking allows paddlers an interesting perspective from which to observe the world around them.
Polo
Steeped in tradition, polo is a sport that requires serious skill and concentration. The game is often described as croquet on horseback and is ideal for warm weather climates like North Carolina. Triangle Area Polo offers classes, youth teams, and adult competitive leagues for residents of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill triangle.
Zip Lining
Go Ape is Raleigh is a zip-lining and treetop adventure course. The course involves participants engaging in obstacle courses way up in the trees. The course also offers breathtaking views and photo opportunities.
