Explore Things to Do in North Carolina
Welcome to North Carolina - where majestic mountains meet pristine beaches and every mile tells a story. From the misty peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the sun-soaked shores of the Outer Banks, North Carolina invites you to explore its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant local culture. Savor world-famous barbecue, wander through charming small towns, discover lively cities like Asheville and Charlotte, and experience the genuine Southern hospitality that makes every visit unforgettable. Come see why North Carolina is the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and discovery.
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Our site gives you a fast, convenient way to explore the best tours, excursions, and experiences available for your vacation in North Carolina. With up-to-date schedules, clear descriptions, and secure booking directly with local operators, you can lock in the activities you’re excited about before your trip even begins. No more scrambling for last-minute openings - just confident planning and more time to enjoy your getaway. Let us help you turn your vacation in North Carolina into something truly memorable.
Why wait until you arrive in North Carolina to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Cape Fear Sightseeing Cruise
1 Hour Cruise | Full Bar
Wilmington
Boat Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Cape Fear Riverboats
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Beautiful Self Guided Kayaking by the Biltmore
Ages 12+ • 2.5-3.5 hours • A relaxing and spectacularly beautiful float
Asheville
Private Tours
Kayak
Asheville Adventure Company
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Dock & Dine
Take your charter to the next level with our curated Dock & Dine options.
3 - 4 Hours
Good Energy Charters
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DIY Custom Candle Pouring - Charlotte
Pop-in + Pour | Ages 5+ | 35-45 Minutes
Charlotte
35-45 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Paddywax Candle Bar - Charlotte
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Nightmares Around Elm Street Tour - Greensboro
Stroll through Greensboro's streets by candlelight! • 1.5 hours • Prices from $15 per adult
1.5 hours
Carolina History & Haunts
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Shelling Trip
For all ages! • Let's go look for some sea shells!
Carolina Beach
3 - 6 Hour Options
Wildlife
Capt. Charlie’s Adventures
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Daily Tours
Elk Viewing Photo Tour
$135 - $155 per person | 3.5-Hour Trip | All Levels Welcome!
24' Yellowfin Bay Boat w/ Tower & Mercury 350
Starting at $400 • All Ages • 3-8 Hours • Up to 4 Anglers • Sells Out!
Oak Island
Private Tours
Two Conchs - Oak Island NC
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1.5 Hr Sunset Tour
Approx 25 Miles Round Trip to Rich's Inlet -20 minute sand bar swim break 1/2 way
Surf City
Surf City Jet Ski Rentals
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Paintball Tours Explore All
VIP Membership
$337 - $437 • 6 Month or 1 Year Memberships • Paintball & Airsoft
Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Xtreme Kombat Paintball - Field Entry ONLY
Have Your Own Equipment? Just Pay For Field Entry • Add On Rentals & Balls If Needed
Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private Paintball - Casual
1 Hour • Ages 8+ • Includes All Equipment & 200 Balls • Best for Beginners • Minimum of 6
Durham
Private Tours
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Full Day Summer Camp
Ages 7-16 • 9am to 4pm Everyday for 5 Days • The Perfect Place for your Kids this Summer!
Durham
Laser Tag, Paintball, Ropes Course
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Airsoft Package
Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Battery, and BB's
Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private Airsoft - Xtreme Rage
1 Hour • Ages 8+ • 10 Player Minimum • Includes Equipment, Instructor & Special Gift For B-Day Guest
Durham
Private Tours
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private Paintball - Xtreme Rage
1 Hour • Ages 8+ • Includes All Equipment, 500 Balls, & Gifts for B-Day Guest! • Minimum of 10
Durham
Private Tours
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Half Day Summer Camp
Ages 7-16 • 9am to 12pm Everyday for 5 Days • The Perfect Place for your Kids this Summer!
Durham
Laser Tag, Paintball, Ropes Course
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Airsoft - Field Entry ONLY
Have Your Own Equipment? Just Pay For Field Entry • Can Add On Specific Rentals, BBs, Etc
Durham
Until park closing
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private Paintball - Rambo
1 Hour • Ages 8+ • Includes All Equipment & 500 Balls • Most Popular • Minimum of 6
Durham
Private Tours
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Boat Tours Explore All
Sunrise Paddle in the Zeke's Island Reserve
2.5-3 Hour Tour • Experience the majestic sunrise colors from the front row of your kayak
Kure Beach
Private Tours
Aquarium, Boat Tour, Canoe, Dolphin, Eco Tour, Environmental Attraction, Ferry, Guided Tour, Kayak, Photography Tour, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Snowmobile, Water Activities, Wellness, Wildlife
Kayak Carolina
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Sunset Sail
2 Hour Sail | Most Popular! | Private or Public
Wrightsville Beach
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Sailing, Sunset Sail
Shamrock Sailing
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Paloma Blanca USCG Charter with Captain
All Ages • 2 and 3 and 4 Hour Options • 6-12 Passengers
3 and 4 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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A Most Secluded Place
From only $599! • Optional $200 Deposit • 4 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages
Morehead City
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Double Trouble: Shack Attack and a Lighthouse!!
Optional $200 Deposit • 5-6 Hours • Private Charter
Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Canals of Pine Knoll Shores plus Livin’ the Dream on Spooners and Pelletier Creeks
From only $569! • Optional $200 Deposit • 2.5 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages
Morehead City
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Custom Excursions
Optional $200 Deposit • Call to Book • Up to 12 Hours • For up to 6 People • All Ages
Morehead City
Boat Tour, Camping
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Private Tour: The Cape Lookout Lighthouse
Optional $200 Deposit • 5 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages
Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Finale Rosborough Charter with Captain
All Ages •2 and 3 and 4 Hour Options • Up to 6 Passengers
3 and 4 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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Private Raft Brewery Tour
Private Group Brewery Tours
Asheville
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Brewery, Guided Tour
Cedar Rock Adventures
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Weekly Rentals: Kayaks, SUPs
Weekly Rates | All Ages Welcome | Free Delivery
Kitty Hawk
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Kids Bicycle Rentals
Ages 4-12, Bikes with or withouth training wheels
Water Sports - 3 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental start day
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Tandem Bike Rental
Fun Ride for Two! Rider's height range: 5'2" - 6'1"
Kayak Rental Shark's Tooth Island
Singles & Doubles -- Includes Free Delivery & Pickup, Paddle, PFD, Seatback, Orientation/Directions
Historic Eagle Island Kayaking Adventure
3 Hour Trip • Ride with the Tides! • Mon - Sat
Kayak Tour: Cape Hatteras National Seashore
2 Hours | Intermediate Level | Ages 6+
Just South Of Rodanthe
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Bodyboards and Skimboards
Half day, full day, & multi day rentals
Water Sports - 1 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental start day
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Visit Asheville Explore All
???? River Arts Tour
Ages 12+ • ~1.5 - 2 hours • Paddle RAD
Asheville
90 Minutes
Guided Tour
Blue Ridge Paddlesports
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Beer City Brewery Tours South Slope
• Asheville's Best Brewery Tour in 3 Hours •Book Now or Call 828-677-2337 (BEER)
Asheville
Beer City Brewery Tours LLC
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Downtown Pub Tour - Single Tickets
Most popular! • Ages 12+ • 1.5 hours
Asheville
1.5 hours
Amazing Pubcycle
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Flame Shop: 30 Minute Make Your Own - Asheville
$75 | 30 Minutes | Ages 11+ | 1 Participant Per Class | Wednesdays
Asheville
North Carolina Glass Center
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Asheville Tubing Adventures
Ages 4+ • 2 hours • Tubes with Cup holders! • Enjoy the cruise!
Asheville
Asheville Adventure Company
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Blue Ridge Waterfall Tour
Asheville
Driving Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Tumblestone Tours & Transportation
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Electric Bike Rental • Full Day
Starting at $89 • Lock and Helmet Included • Ages 16+
Sunset and City Lights Tour
Evening Tour • 3 Hours • 3 Rooftop Bars! Begins November 2nd!
Asheville
Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, LLC
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Asheville Brewery & History Walking Tour
Explore Asheville’s best breweries with local beer experts!
Asheville
2 or 3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Brewery, History Tour, Walking Tour
BREW-ed
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Wait List
Don't see a date and time that works for you? Join the wait list!
Morning Sail
2 Hour Sail | Private or Public
Wrightsville Beach
Private Tours
Sailing
Shamrock Sailing
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GIRLS ONLY Skate Camp: 2026
1 Session | Mon-Fri 8am-2pm | All Skill Levels
Water Sports - 3 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental start day
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Weekly Rentals: Kayaks, SUPs
Weekly Rates | All Ages Welcome | Free Delivery
Kitty Hawk
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Birthday Party (Ages 9-13)
2 hours • Up to 36 guests
Winston-salem
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Taste Buds Kitchen - Winston-Salem
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Beach Umbrella Rental
Personalized Day Trip, Full day 8 hours
8 Hour day trip • Up to 5 people ages 12+
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Outta Asheville
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90 Mins Session at Fayetteville
Ages 8+ • Our Most Popular Option!
Club Full Moon Paddle | Jan. 3, Feb. 1, Mar. 3
Full Moon Paddles every month
Wilmington
3 hours
Kayak
Kayak Carolina
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