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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Planning the perfect vacation in North Carolina is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in North Carolina. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.
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
Steam Pot Seafood Boil Excursion
All Ages • 3 Hours • 6 Guests Covered, Can Accommodate Up to 12
4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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The High Roller
2.5 Hrs | 6 Local Restaurants | 3 Drink Pairings
Charlotte Black History Golf Cart Tour
All Ages • 90 Minutes • Golf Cart Tour
90 Minutes
Guided Tour
North End Shuttles & Tours
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Private Intermediate Lessons
For all ages! • 1 Hour 30 Minutes • Improve your skills!
Private Tours
Wrightsville School of Surf
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Teaching Tuesdays
Optional $200 Deposit • 2 hours or 4 hours • Up to 6 Passengers
Morehead City
Boat Tour, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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One hr sample ride from our store $25.
One hr sample ride from our store $25.
4 Passenger Golf Cart
Perfect Way To Enjoy The Island! Ages 21+
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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Airlie Gardens Guided or Self-Guided Tour
Discover the unparalleled beauty of Wilmington with our enchanting botanical gardens tour
3.25 Hours
EZ Electric Bike Tours & Rentals LLC
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Half Day Rental • Scenic Paddle
For all ages! • 4 Hours • Up to 2 Adults and 1 Child per Canoe
Asheville
Private Tours
Asheville Canoe House
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Single Kayak Rental
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
Electric Bike Rental • Full Day
Starting at $89 • Lock and Helmet Included • Ages 16+
Self Serve Stand Up Paddleboards
Spring Rhododendron Tours
$185/person for 6-hour Tour | All Levels Welcome! | All Ages
Sunset Cruise
All Ages • 1.5 Hours • Enjoy the magical colors of our sunsets
Wilmington
1 hour 30 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Wilmington Water Tours
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30 Minute Axe Throwing
Ages 12+ • Up to Four People • Private Target
Raleigh
Private Tours
Epic Axe - Morgan Street
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Rentals • Bike Helmets
1 Day - 7 Days
Carolina Beach
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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Black River Nature Cruise
See the Black River up close! | 4hours | Naturalist Tour guide on board
Wilmington
Boat Tour
Cape Fear Riverboats
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Kids Bicycle Rentals
Ages 4-12, Bikes with or withouth training wheels
Boat Tours Explore All
Teaching Tuesdays
Optional $200 Deposit • 2 hours or 4 hours • Up to 6 Passengers
Morehead City
Boat Tour, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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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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Local Knowledge for Mariners
New to boating in the area? Captain Mark is here to help you!
Morehead City
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Sunset River Cruise
Full Bar | Enjoy the holiday lights & the Sunset!
Wilmington
Boat Tour
Cape Fear Riverboats
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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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Chartered Private Rental
All Ages • 2-4 Hour Options • Up to 9 Passengers
2, 3, and 4 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Blackbeard Scuba
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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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Club Memberships
Join the Kayak Carolina Paddling Club!
Wilmington
Private Tours
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Canoe, Eco Tour, Environmental Attraction, Guided Tour, Kayak, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities, Wellness, Wildlife, Winter Activities, Workshop
Kayak Carolina
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Paloma Blanca USCG Charter with Captain
All Ages • 2 and 3 and 4 Hour Options • 6-12 Passengers
2 and 3 and 4 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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Private Boat Tour
$550 –$770 • All ages • 1 Hr 15 minutes • Up to 22 people
Southport
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Oak Island Boat Tours
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Visit Asheville Explore All
Private Pub Tour
1.5 hours • 6-15 people
Asheville
Private Tours
Amazing Pubcycle
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Hot Shop: 30 Minute Make Your Own - Asheville
$115 | 30 Min | Ages 13+ | 1 Participant Per Class | Fri-Sun
Asheville
30 Minutes
North Carolina Glass Center
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Driving Tour
Bringing Asheville Black History Alive!
Asheville
90 minutes
History Tour
Hood Huggers International
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Floating Bar Crawl Tour
4 Hours • Ages 21+
Asheville
4
Guided Tour
Cedar Rock Adventures
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Group or Private Driving Tour
Bringing Asheville Black History Alive!
Asheville
2 hours
Private Tours
Hood Huggers International
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Tandem/Double Bike Private Tour
1.5 hours • For 12-30 people
Asheville
Private Tours
Amazing Pubcycle
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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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A Feel For The Furnace: 3 Hour Workshop - Asheville
$265 | 3 Hour Workshop | Ages 13+ | 3 Participants Per Class | Thursdays
Asheville
3 hours
North Carolina Glass Center
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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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Blue Ridge Waterfall Tour
Asheville
Driving Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Tumblestone Tours & Transportation
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Bicycle Rentals
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
Surfboard Rental
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
Kayak Intermediate
About 1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Tandem Bike Rental
Fun Ride for Two! Rider's height range: 5'2" - 6'1"
Tandem Kayak Rental
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
Two Hour Kayak Tour
All Ages • Relaxing Adventure! • Participants Must be Able to Swim
Carolina Beach
Kayak
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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Fort Fisher / Zekes Island Adventure
3 Hour Trip • Local Favorite! • Mon - Sat
One Hour Kayak Tour
All Ages • Relaxing Adventure! • Participants Must be Able to Swim
Carolina Beach
Kayak
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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Zeke's Island Family Adventure Tour
2.5-3 Hours • Discovery with Nets and Buckets -- Great for Kids in Age and at Heart!
Kure Beach
Private Tours
Kayak
Kayak Carolina
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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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Paintball Tours Explore All
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 - 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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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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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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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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Private Airsoft - Rambo Shooter
1 Hour • Ages 8+ • 6 Player Minimum • Includes Equipment, Instructor & Private Field Time
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 Package
Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Battery, and BB's
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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Private Rock Climbing
1 Hour • Ages 5+ • A Rocky Climbing Adventure Party
Durham
Private Tours
Climbing, Laser Tag, Paintball, Ropes Course
Xtreme Park Adventures
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