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Not Your Average Roadside Stop.

Discover a Whole Day of Whoa!

A hands-on throwback packed with 10+ attractions, retro fun and mind-bending moments — all in one place.

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10+ Attractions. 1 Destination. Infinite Surprises.

Whether you’re 6 or 66, there’s something here you’ve never seen before.

Two children, a boy and a girl, hold hands and lean at an angle in a tilted wooden room, creating an illusion that defies gravity. Both are smiling and appear to be enjoying the playful setting.

Natural Gravitational Anomaly

Watch water flow uphill & stand at impossible angles in our famous Natural Gravitational Anomaly, or grow and shrink on the Mystery Platform.

A young girl wearing a headband and red shirt tosses a red ball upwards at an interactive wooden exhibit, with wooden ramps and a net on the wall behind her.

Hall of Mystery

In The Hall of Mystery your family can lose their shadow, learn to fly, wonder at the optical illusions, touch lightning, and more.

A boy creates a giant bubble around a girl standing on a platform in a colorful indoor room with yellow walls, windows, and framed prints. The girl stands still as the bubble forms around her.

Bubblerama

Explore Bubblerama and the magic of bubbles! Encase your friends and family in giant, human-scale bubbles.

Four people stand in an outdoor axe-throwing lane; one person bows playfully while the others cheer and clap, celebrating a successful throw. The setting is sunny with wood and mesh enclosures in the background.

Tomahawk Hill Axe Throwing

Challenge your aim at Tomahawk Hill Axe Throwing, or see if you can last 8 seconds on the Rodeo Rampage Bull Riding Challenge!

A group of six smiling people pose with raised arms in front of a mechanical bull ride at an indoor Bull Riding Challenge venue. A child sits on the bull in the background, also raising an arm.

Rodeo Rampage Bull Riding Challenge

Saddle up y’all! Enter the bull pen and see if you can win the challenge against Butter Saddle the mechanical bull.

A family with two adults and three children wearing colorful miner helmets sift for gems in wooden troughs indoors; multiple helmets are displayed on shelves behind them.

Prospector Hill Gem Mining

Pan for treasure at Prospector Hill Gem Mining and take home your own dazzling gems!

A black-and-white photo of a two-story house with a front porch and balcony, showing three people standing on the steps and porch, with trees and hills in the background.

1903 Dougherty House

Stroll through Appalachian history at the 1903 Dougherty House, filled with turn-of-the-century furniture, antiques and memorabilia.

A boy crouches and looks thoughtfully at a detailed miniature diorama of a village scene with tiny figures and buildings, displayed in a glass case at a museum.

Native American Artifact Museum

The Moon Mullins Native American Artifact Museum features one of the largest private collections of Native American artifacts in the world.

A family of four, two adults and two children, walk hand in hand across a shallow creek surrounded by lush green trees. The children are in the center, and everyone wears casual summer clothes and yellow badges.

River Walk

Hit the River Walk and wade into the cool, refreshing waters of the New River, flowing right through Mystery Hill!

Three people dressed in cowboy outfits and hats pose with toy guns in an old-fashioned Western-style saloon setting, featuring wooden barrels, wagon wheels, and bottles on shelves in the background.

Professor Finnegan's Old Time Photos

Dress up and snap an old-time photo at Professor Finnegan’s. We offer a wide range of costumes, from gunslingers & saloon gals, southern belles & gentlemen.

Three young children sit around a table in an ice cream shop, smiling and raising milkshakes in a toast. The shop has colorful signs, wooden walls, and retro décor. A large checkerboard is on the table.

Front Porch Eats

Mason Jar Milkshakes and floats (the jar is yours to decorate and keep), Hand Dipped Ice Cream, Malts, Old Fashioned Glass bottle sodas and more!

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Adventure Pass

Your all-access ticket to a full day of hands-on fun at Mystery Hill! Explore North Carolina’s Natural Gravitational Anomaly, dive into the Hall of Mystery, pan for gems, throw axes, ride the bull, and more—all for one great price. Come and go at your own pace and make memories that last!

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Legacy Ticket

Discover the original Mystery Hill experience with a guided tour of North Carolina’s only Natural Gravitational Anomaly! Explore the Hall of Mystery, Bubblerama, the Mullins Artifact Collection, and the historic 1903 Dougherty House Museum—all included with your ticket.

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Prospector Hill Gem Mining

Unearth treasures at Prospector Hill and take home every gem you find! Choose from five mine rough buckets filled with sparkling surprises. Prospector Hill Gem Mine features indoor and outdoor sluices, making it easy for each family to feel like they’re at their own private gem mine.

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Bull Ride Challenge

Hold on tight and see if you can conquer Butter Saddle! With a range of speeds, spins, and buckin’ settings, this ride delivers fun for all ages.

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Tomahawk Hill Axe Throwing

Test your aim and channel your inner frontiersman at Tomahawk Hill! Choose to throw traditional tomahawks or knives—or opt for foam and Velcro axes for younger guests.

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Appalachian Heritage Museum

Step back in time inside the historic Dougherty family home. Explore at your own pace and discover a captivating collection of Native American artifacts.

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See Why Visitors and Locals Love Mystery Hill

Melody McKay
Melody McKay
Had some crazy fun trying to figure ourselves out and keep our equilibrium in place 😵‍💫😆 some fun things for all ages and the museum was really very interesting. Quite a collection!!! Highly recommend!
Michele Parham
Michele Parham
I recommend this spot to everyone. It's so much fun. The staff are always pleasant and make sure everyone enjoys their visit. Not only do they have the mystery room but they have axe throwing, period-themed photos, good food, and ice cream too. My grandson had so much fun there, we had to go back the next day for another visit.
Sheena Williams
Sheena Williams
Was a truly unique experience. The guide James was funny, engaging and professional. The facilities were definitely worth the money!!
Rebecca Flynn
Rebecca Flynn
This place was so fun to visit! Loved the gravity exhibit and mystery room! We also met some regulars who come often and had such good things to say about the owner! The museums were awesome too! So glad we made the detour to see this place! My 5 year old also had a blast. AND shout out to the tour guide, his sense of humor is great!
Sonya Abrams
Sonya Abrams
I need more stars please. I had so much fun as an adult! Axe throwing was cool the instructor was so nice and encouraging. The Electric Bull, No broke bones and she cheered me on the entire time. The minerals and gems mining are beautiful. I had such a great time!

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