Adventureworks
Category: Active Life Active Life [Edit]
1300 Narrows of the HarpeKingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 297-2250
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
5 reviews for Adventureworks
5 reviews in English
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Review from James R.
Old Hickory, TN
2/26/2012
The facts that I have never been bitten by an irradiated arachnid nor am a Kryptonite expat have been two of the biggest regrets of my life. Because of my ordinary human constitution, I have been forced to make due with purely pedestrian modes of transportation, governed by the strict and often cruel mistress named Gravity.
Due to her draconian restrictions to terrestrial-based travel, I have never been able to fulfill my lifelong dream of shedding my Clark Kent/Peter Parker persona for the chance to don the metaphorical red and blue tights of personal flight.
However, thanks to my recent Adventureworks...er...adventure, I was able to overthrow Mistress G's shackles and take to the air. Like a bird, or a plane, I would even dare say.
Being my first foray into the world of zip lining, I took some time to carefully review Adventureworks detailed and informative site, fastidiously pouring over the plethora of knowledge contained within. In other words, I looked them up online, saw the words "zip lining", grabbed their address and phone number, then excitedly proclaimed "Sa-weet!" to nobody in particular.
Gave them a quick buzz, set up an appoint time with a guide for my buddy and I, then went to bed, eagerly dreaming of throwing of the weighty oppression that had plagued my transit for so long.
The next day,me arrived on location 15 minutes before our tour time, in order for a quick safety lesson,as well as to strap into a rather..."intense" harness, that left me wondering if I needed to establish a safety word first.
And then our adventure began, and once it did, our guide Chris emerged as the true superhero of the trip. As neophytes, my friend and I were clueless as to the intricacies of zip line based human flight. Chris, however, made us feel at ease, explaining everything in a clear and easy manner.
Now, as for the zip lining itself? Amazing in ways that would make even the Justice League envious. And since there was gratefully neither audio or video evidence captured of it, I am going to maintain my stance that no, in fact, I didn't spread my arms and proclaim myself "king of the world" during one particularly titanic zip.
A word to the wise , however. When you decide to take your own airborne adventure, make sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting a bit messy. Inevitably, some of my landings were a bit more rear-end based than I had hoped (a fact that was, unfortunate, preserved on video).
What can I say, though? Fighting gravitational crimes can be dirty work. But I'm happy to say that I would have made Superman proud. Or at least moderately bemused. -
Review from Lynne D.
11/1/2010 ROTD 11/12/2010
Wooooooohoooooooooooo!
How about that?
Ziplining in your own backyard!
Groupon purchaser here... Got two groupons for 4 people $90.
What a deal!
We took our tour Monday, November 1st. Chilly morning, out in the middle of nowhere.. Only sound you hear is of a chain saw, cutting down trees to make more zip cable runs..
Handsome young guy from Australia named Bo, gave us the 15 minute cautionary talk and how to hold, fly, enjoy, observe safety at all times.
There were 6 of us in our group. 3 middle aged women, 3 young adults. We did the course in about 75 minutes, took many photos and videos, laughed and squealed with delight.. I felt like Peter Pan...
I understand they have evening tours as well and they will be working year round.
Perfect gift for someone. Perfect date. Perfect weekend fun..
And it's only 35 minutes outside Nashville on 40 W.
Where's my like button.. :)Listed in: 1st Date Options in Nashville, ROTD
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Review from Brian R.
11/22/2010
Look ma, no hands....Does flying through the tree tops on a steel cable sound like your kind of fun? This place is great!
I took a date out here and we had a blast zipping around the woods near the Harpeth river. Will be back again for sure.
Don't be intimidated, the staff is friendly and will make sure you get home safely. If you love playing in the outdoors, you'll be glad you made the short drive out to Adventureworks. -
Review from Beth B.
Nashville, TN
1/1/2012
What a fun way to celebrate New Year's Eve! It was a beautiful day and our group consisted of 11 people - two families and a couple (us). Ages ranged from 5 to 65+ (that would be us, too). It was such a great experience, zipping through the treetops, over ravines, and challenging my fear of heights. It was very safe and, although I did have to take a few deep breaths, I never felt that it was dangerous. The guide stays with you the entire time and, before each ride, checks your zipline before releasing you to fly through the air. We had a blast and are looking forward to doing it again.
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Review from Marilee S.
Nashville, TN
7/6/2010
Craving adventure, but don't have the money or time to travel far from Middle Tennessee? Drive 45 minutes southwest of Nashville, weave back through the woods and climb up the hill from the river. There you'll find 10 ziplines strung through the thick wooded hills just waiting for you to come fly.
I thought Adventureworks was going to be cheesy, over-rated -another rip-off tourist attraction. It completely exceeded my expectations. It's clean, organized and safe. Our guide Adam may have been young and thin, but he outfitted us with helmets and harnesses and prepared us for what to expect before each line. His confidence rubbed off on us. It also helped that the first two lines are the easiest. By the third line, you're climbing platforms and jumping off backwards or forwards with no hands and legs spread wide. Weeee!!!
Figure about 15 minutes of orientation and 75 minutes of actual zipline fun. The longest line is 1,000 feet and the highest you're ever off the ground is 85 feet.
If you weigh less than 275 pounds and can walk two flights of stairs, you can do it. Which makes it a fun outing for anyone (12 and older) to enjoy.
Check their times and book ahead. Rates are reasonable. We paid $50 per person.
