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Zip line adventures in East Texas solve that all-too-familiar challenge of finding something older kids will actually be excited about. High up in the treetops near Tyler, TX, these courses bring just the right mix of adventure and challenge, giving teens and tweens the thrill they’re looking for while still keeping it a shared family experience.
Family-friendly zip lining turns an ordinary outing into something memorable, with laughter, a little courage-building, and moments that pull everyone off screens and into real connection.
New York Zipline
Cost:
Regular Pricing –
- 6 Line Zipline Tour: $80 per person
- 9 Line Challenge Course Tour: $120 per person
Throwback Thursday Pricing –
- 6 Line Zipline Tour: $65 per person
- 9 Line Challenge Course Tour: $95per person
Description:
Tucked away in the East Texas piney woods, New York, Texas ZipLine Adventures offers the perfect mix of adventure, nature, and meaningful family memories. Guests will begin with ground school and safety instruction led by experienced zip guides before soaring from treetop to treetop through the forest canopy.
The course includes scenic views, short nature hikes between platforms, and an unforgettable zipline stretching more than 1,000 feet long and over 100 feet above the ground. After the excitement, families can slow down and enjoy a picnic lunch or charcuterie board surrounded by the beauty of East Texas.
Traveling with littles who are not quite ready to zipline? Hiking trails are also available so everyone can enjoy the peaceful views and outdoor experience together. Guests looking to extend their adventure can also book tent camping sites for an overnight stay in nature.
Address: 7290 County Rd 4328, LaRue, TX 75770
Phone: 903-681-3791
Thomas Falls Zip-line & Outdoor Adventures
Cost: Zip-line $39 (3 lines) to $99 (12 lines)
Description: Scenic zipline park offering guided adventure tours with multiple line options and beautiful East Texas views over wooded terrain and waterfalls.
WaterPark Challenge $59
Address: 5543 US Hwy 259 N, Diana, TX 75640
Phone: (903) 968-6924
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