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
1 Hr Lea Island Excursion
Avg 25 miles round trip to Lea Island - 5 min sand bar swim break 1/2 way
Surf City
Private Tours
Jet Ski Tour, Surf
Surf City Jet Ski Rentals
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🌄 Full-Day Trip
Sample the best of Asheville with local tours, food, drinks, views, and transportation included.
Asheville
5 Hours
Bus Tour
Asheville Day Trips
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Surf Lessons: Kitty Hawk
1.5 Hours | Certified & experienced instructors | Ages 8+
Electric Bike Rental • Full Day
Starting at $89 • Lock and Helmet Included • Ages 16+
Canoe the river to local craft breweries
Ages 18+ • 3.5 Hours
Asheville
4 hours
Brewery, Canoe
Cedar Rock Adventures
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P-51 Gunfighter Flight Experience - Wilmington, NC Sep 25-27
Ages 12+ - 20 or 40 Minutes
Wilmington
20-40 Minutes
P-51 Gunfighter
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4 Burner Blackstone
1 - 7 Day Rentals • 4 Burner Flat Top Grill
Wilmington
1 - 7 Day Rentals
Rentals
Got Shade Beach Rentals
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School Visit
Surf City
1 hour
Topsail Aquarium
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Sea Squirt Single Day Classes
AGES 3-5
Surf City
Ecological Marine Adventures
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Birthday Party (Ages 3-8)
1.5 hours • Up to 42 guests
Winston-salem
1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Cooking Class
Taste Buds Kitchen - Winston-Salem
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Tiki Time Private Sunset Cruise
UP TO 12 PASSENGERS- (90mins) Watch the sunset with just your group
Southport
2hr
Private Tours
Southport Water Tours
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One-on-one Post-Processing Lesson
One-on-one Photography Post-Processing Tutorials using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop • Ages 10+
Sunset Cruise
All Ages • 2 Hours • Cash/Card bar onboard!
Carolina Beach
Island Cruises Inc.
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Full Day Adventure
All Ages • 6 Hours
Wilmington
Private Tours
Rising Tides Adventures
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Folding Table (4ft)
1 - 7 Day Rentals • Portable 4ft Folding Table
Wilmington
1 - 7 Day Rentals
Rentals
Got Shade Beach Rentals
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Diva Royale - Drag Queen Show Raleigh
Starting at $40.43 • Weekly Drag Queen Shows • Fridays and Saturdays 7:00PM • Sundays 1:30PM
Center City Walking Tour (only available for groups of 10 or more)
Charlotte
City Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Charlotte NC Tours
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Marsh Madness!
Surf City
1 hour
Ecological Marine Adventures
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Baja Trike
1 - 7 Day Rentals • 3-Wheel Cruiser with Basket
Wilmington
1 - 7 Day Rentals
Bike Rental
Got Shade Beach Rentals
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Paintball Tours Explore All
Airsoft Package
Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Battery, and BB's
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 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 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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VIP Membership
$337 - $437 • 6 Month or 1 Year Memberships • Paintball & Airsoft
Durham
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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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 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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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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Visit Asheville Explore All
Photography Post-Processing Workflow Tutorial
Post-processing tutorial!
Private Tour
Starting at $270 | 1.5 - 3 Hours | All Ages
Asheville
Private Tours
No Taste Like Home
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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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Kid Cycle Tour - Public
Family fun on two wheels • All ages • 1.5 hours
Asheville
1.5 hours
Amazing Pubcycle
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5-Day Bike Rental
All ages
Asheville
5 days
Bike Rental
WayOut Adventure Rentals
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Explore Asheville Tour - Public
See the real Asheville • All ages • 1.5 hours
Asheville
1.5 hours
Amazing Pubcycle
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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: Sculpture in Miniature - Asheville
$108 | 50 Min | Ages 13+ | 2 Participants Per Class | Thursdays
Asheville
50 minutes
North Carolina Glass Center
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4th of July Trolley Ride
Come join us for a fantistic 4th of July Trolley ride celebration!
Asheville
2 Hours
Craggy Mountain Line
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Team Building Tour - Private
Team bonding, Asheville style • Groups welcome • 1.5 hours
Asheville
1.5 hours
Private Tours
Amazing Pubcycle
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Boat Tours Explore All
Steam Pot Seafood Boil Excursion
All Ages • 3 Hours • 6 Guests Covered, Can Accommodate Up to 12
Southport
4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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Paloma Blanca USCG Charter with Captain
All Ages • 2 and 3 and 4 Hour Options • 6-12 Passengers
Southport
2 and 3 and 4 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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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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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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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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Blue Magic — 24 ft Bentley Pontoon
Ages 21+ to rent • 4-8 Hours
Winston-salem
4-8 Hours
Boat Tour
My Lake Life llc
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Sunset & Dolphin Cruise
3 hours
Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Dolphin
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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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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A 3-Island Tour: Sand Dollars, Wild Horses, and a Lighthouse!!
Optional $200 Deposit • Sand Dollars, Wild Horses, and a Lighthouse, Oh My! Up to 6 hours.
Morehead City
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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The Afternoon Sun Cruise
All ages! • 2 Hours
Carolina Beach
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Technique Marine LLC
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Kayak Rental
2Hr Rental - Fast & Easy Launch directly into calm waters!
Surf City
Private Tours
Kayak, Water Activities
Surf City Jet Ski Rentals
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Corolla Kayak Adventure
2 Hours | Intermediate Level | All Ages Welcome
Cape Hatteras Kayak Tour
2 Hours | Intermediate Level | Ages 6+
Just South Of Rodanthe
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Trike Rental
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Beach Umbrella Rental
Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Road Bikes
Carbon fork and aluminum frame.
Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Water Sports - 6 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental START day
Wilmington
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Lake Raleigh Sundown Float
Durham
Up to 1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Single Kayak Rental
All Ages • Different rental options
Wrightsville Beach
Kayak
Sound Side
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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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