September is Hometown Heroes Month at The Gorge Zipline

Calling all heroes in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina! September 2025 is your month to step out of your routine and into the treetops. The Gorge Zipline — named one of USA Today’s “10Best” Aerial Adventures for 11 years and counting — is honoring the everyday heroes who keep our communities strong with a 20% discount on weekday Zipline Canopy Tours all month long.

Whether you live in Asheville, Hendersonville, Greenville, Spartanburg, or a smaller community nearby, this is your chance to experience an unforgettable adventure close to home.

Who Qualifies for the Discount?

This special Hometown Heroes Month offer is for Western NC and Upstate SC residents who are:

Educators and school staff
Police officers
Firefighters
EMS personnel
Military service members (active, veteran, and reserve)
Residents who were involved in official rescue and clean-up efforts following Hurricane Helene

✨ Discount applies to the qualifying “hero” and up to three accompanying guests booked on the same tour.

Verification of status (valid ID, badge, or documentation from a recognized organization) is required at check-in.

When Can You Zip?

The Hometown Heroes offer is valid for weekday Zipline Canopy Tours in September 2025:

Mondays
Thursdays
Fridays

⚠️ Note: Labor Day (Monday, September 1st) is excluded from this offer. We are closed Tuesdays and Wednesday in September.

HOW DO YOU BOOK?

👉 To claim your discount, book online and use promo code HERO2025 at checkout, then present a valid ID (school ID, badge, Military ID, etc. + Local Resident ID (Western NC/Upstate SC)) at check-in to retain your discount.

** The accompanying guests do not have to be local residents; just make sure at least one person in your booking party meets the eligibility requirements for the discount and can show required verification at check-in. **

Why The Gorge Zipline?

Located in beautiful Saluda, NC — just 35 minutes from Asheville and about an hour from Greenville and Spartanburg — The Gorge Zipline offers jaw-dropping views of the Green River Gorge and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Our Zipline Canopy Tour includes:

11 ziplines (some over 1,100 feet long!)
A breath-taking sky bridge
Heart-pounding rappels
Incredible views of early fall foliage in the Carolinas

There’s no better way to celebrate your service, your community, and the natural beauty of the region.

Celebrate Your Heroism with an Adventure

This September, take the time to treat yourself — or the hero in your life — to something extraordinary. The Gorge Zipline is proud to recognize and celebrate those who dedicate their lives to education, safety, and service.

🎟️ Book today with code HERO2025 and get ready to soar through the treetops. Adventure awaits! Don’t miss this chance to experience it at a hero’s price.