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
The Wave Maker — Bentley Pontoon
Ages 21+ to rent • 4-8 Hours
Winston-salem
4-8 Hours
Boat Rental
My Lake Life llc
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Private Lessons
For all ages! • 1 Hour 15 Minutes • Learn some surfing fundamentals with us!
Wrightsville Beach
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Private Tours
Wrightsville School of Surf
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Private Sailing Charter
All Ages • 2 Hour Charter • Up to 6 People
Wilmington
Private Tours
The Wilmington Sailing Company
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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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Private Surf Lesson
All ages • 1 Hour • Unforgettable expierence!
Surf City
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Topsail Island Surf School
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Raleigh Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
Ages 8 and up • 1 Hour 45 Minutes •
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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Diva Royale - Drag Queen Show Charlotte
Starting at $40.43 • Weekly Drag Queen Shows • Fri & Sat 7:00PM • Sat & Sun 1:30PM
Charlotte
Rentals
Diva Royale Show
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⛰️ Half-Day Trip
Get a taste of Asheville featuring local culture, scenery, food, and transportation.
Asheville
3-3.5 Hours
Bus Tour
Asheville Day Trips
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Sightseeing Cruise
50 min • All Ages • Experience the beautiful area of the intracoastal waterway
Paintball Tours Explore All
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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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 - 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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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 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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Xtreme Kombat Paintball Packages
Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Tank, Hopper & Paintballs
Durham
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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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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Boat Tours Explore All
Sunset Cruise
For all ages! • Watch the sun drop below the horizon!
Carolina Beach
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Capt. Charlie’s Adventures
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'Round We Go: A Private Tour of our Waterways, including the ICW, Shackleford Banks, the Rachel Carson Reserve, legendary Wild H
Optional $200 Deposit • 2.5-3 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages
Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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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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Money On The Horses: A 2 Island Tour, Sand Dollar Island, and Shackleford Banks
From Only $699 • Optional $200 Deposit • 5 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages
Morehead City
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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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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Sunset Cruise
All ages! • 2 Hours
Carolina Beach
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Technique Marine LLC
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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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Sunset River Cruise
Full Bar | Enjoy the holiday lights & the Sunset!
Wilmington
Boat Tour
Cape Fear Riverboats
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Serenity Now - A truly chillin’ afternoon
From only $599! • Optional $200 Deposit • 4 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages
Morehead City
Private Tours
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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Kayak Tours Explore All
Black River / Ivanhoe
4 to 4.5 Hour Trip • Popular Paddling Destination! • Mon - Sat
Wilmington
Kayak
Mahanaim Adventures
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Bodyboards and Skimboards
Half day, full day, & multi day rentals
Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Beach Cooler Rental
Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Rentals • Single Kayaks
5 Hours-7 Days
Carolina Beach
Kayak
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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Zeke's Island Rentals
We deliver equipment to the launch location
Kure Beach
2 Hours - Full Day Rental
Kayak
Aussie Yaks
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Bicycle Rentals
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Beach Chair Rental
Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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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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Electric Bike Rental
Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Tandem Kayak
1 - 7 Day Rentals • Fits 2 People
Wilmington
1 - 7 Day Rentals
Kayak, Rentals
Got Shade Beach Rentals
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Visit Asheville Explore All
Mutli-Day Rental
Overnight camping for all ages! • Daily Rental • Up to 2 Canoes • Up to 4 Days
Asheville Tubing Adventures
Ages 4+ • 2 hours • High Quality Tubes • Enjoy the cruise!
Asheville
Asheville Adventure Company
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1 Hour Walking Urban Art Tour of the River Arts District Asheville
The Classic: Downtown Asheville
2+ Hrs | 5 Local Restaurants | 2 Drink Pairings | $79
The High Roller
2.5 Hrs | 6 Local Restaurants | 3 Drink Pairings
Driving Tour
Asheville
90 minutes to 2 hours
History Tour
Hood Huggers International
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Pub Tour - Public
Most popular! • BYOB • 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
30 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
North Carolina Glass Center
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CLUB Zen Tubing
Season Pass • Starting at $150 for unlimited tubing
Electric Bike Rental • Full Day
Starting at $89 • Lock and Helmet Included • Ages 16+
Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Movie Night!
Surf City
2.5
Kid-Friendly
Topsail Aquarium
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Sean's Surf Camp
For Kids &/or Adults!
Wrightsville Beach
2 hours per day
Kid-Friendly
Sean's Private Surf Instruction
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Caregiver & Me Cooking Class
Make memories in our Kitchen • Designed for kids and parents to cook together!
Winston-salem
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Cooking Class
Taste Buds Kitchen - Winston-Salem
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Kayak Intermediate 102
Durham
About 1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Rydables Holiday Lights Tour
1 Hour
Charlotte
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Charlotte NC Tours
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Group Surf Lesson
All ages • 1 Hour • Unforgettable expierence!
Surf City
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Topsail Island Surf School
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Flame Shop: 30 Minute Make Your Own - Black Mountain
$75 | 30 Minutes | Ages 11+ | 1 Participant Per Class
Black Mountain
30 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
North Carolina Glass Center
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Tubing Reservations • South Asheville's French Broad River
Shuttles depart every 30 minutes | Tube reservations starting at $25 | Group booking for 20+ people!
Asheville
Approx 3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Shuttle
Zen Tubing
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Kayak Tour: Duck Currituck Sound
2 Hours | Intermediate Level | Ages 2+
Duck
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Field Trip
Ages 3-13 • Schools, scout troops, youth organizations
Winston-salem
1 to 2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Taste Buds Kitchen - Winston-Salem
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