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 website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in North Carolina - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in North Carolina, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
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
2-Hour Electric Scooter Rental
Rent an e-scooter to explore Wilmington on your own, with friends, or with the family
2 Hours
EZ Electric Bike Tours & Rentals LLC
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Mutli-Day Rental
Overnight camping for all ages! • Daily Rental • Up to 2 Canoes • Up to 4 Days
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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Tiki Time Private Cruise
UP TO 12 PASSENGERS-(1-4hrs) Island hop on the Tiki Time
Southport
1hr+
Private Tours
Southport Water Tours
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Sunset Tour
Ages 6+ • 2 Hours • Up to 6 People
Morehead City
Bogue Banks Expeditions
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Half day 4 hr ride from our store $52.
Half day 4 hr ride from our store $52.
Skyline & Streets: A Whimsical Rydables Ride Through Charlotte
1 Hour
Charlotte
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Charlotte NC Tours
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Ultimate Island Glamping Experience
Boat Transportation to and from island included! (OFFERED SPRING & FALL)
Wilmington
Private Tours
Epic Excursions NC
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Sky's The Limit Tour
3 Hours • 3 Roof Top Bars! • Afternoon Tour
Asheville
Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, LLC
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Butter My Way: Create Your Own Custom Body Butter
All Ages • 0.5 Hours • Up to 32 People
Boat Tours Explore All
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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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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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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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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Sunset Cruise
All ages • 1 Hr 15 Min
Southport
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Boat Tour
Oak Island Boat Tours
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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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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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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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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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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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Paintball Tours Explore All
Airsoft - Field Entry ONLY
Have Your Own Equipment? Just Pay For Field Entry • Can Add On Specific Rentals, Balls, Etc
Durham
Until park closing
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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Xtreme Kombat Paintball Packages
Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Tank, Hopper & Paintballs
Durham
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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VIP Membership
$337 - $437 • 6 Month or 1 Year Memberships • Paintball & Airsoft
Durham
Paintball
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 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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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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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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Kayak Tours Explore All
Black River / Three Sisters Swamp
7 Hour Trip • See 2600+ Year Old Cypress Trees! • Mon - Sat
Electric Bike Rental
Fun on wheels! (Must be 16 yrs old or older)
Kayak Tour: Kitty Hawk Woods
2 Hours | Beginner and family friendly | All Ages Welcome
Kitty Hawk
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Black River / Ivanhoe
4 to 4.5 Hour Trip • Popular Paddling Destination! • Mon - Sat
Kayak Basics
About 1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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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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Night Paddle
About 3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Beach Umbrella Rental
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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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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Xtreme ATV
45 Minutes • Ages 8-12 Only • Safe, Exciting ATV Riding on our Trails with an Instructor
Durham
ATV/UTV
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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Blue Ridge Waterfall Tour
Asheville
Driving Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Tumblestone Tours & Transportation
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Holiday Lights Segway Tour
Charlotte
1.5 hr
History Tour, Segway
Charlotte NC Tours
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Downtown Nomad Tour - Single Tickets
40 minutes • Ages 12+
Rentals • Kayak Paddle
1 Day - 7 Days
Carolina Beach
Kayak
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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Tandem Bike Rental
Fun Ride for Two! Rider's height range: 5'2" - 6'1"
Water Sports - 7 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental start day
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Club Carrot Island and Ponies Paddle | March 14
Enter your membership number upon booking, 100% cost covered with membership
Rentals • Bike Helmets
1 Day - 7 Days
Carolina Beach
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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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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Walking Tour - East End -Valley Street
See East End - Valley Street like never before!
Asheville
1.5 hours
Pickup Available
History Tour, Walking Tour
Hood Huggers International
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Hot Shop: 30 Minute Make Your Own - Asheville
$115 | 30 Min | Ages 13+ | 1 Participant Per Class | Fri-Sun
Asheville
North Carolina Glass Center
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Walking - 3 Brewery Downtown Tour
Starting at $69 for Drinkers and $20 for Non-Drinkers • Up to 16 people!
Asheville
Asheville Brewery Tours
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Tubing Reservations • South Asheville's French Broad River
Shuttles depart every 30 minutes. Group booking for 20+ people!
Asheville
Approx 3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Shuttle
Zen Tubing
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Blue Ridge Waterfall Tour
Asheville
Driving Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Tumblestone Tours & Transportation
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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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Blue Ridge Parkway - Jeep Tour
Mountain Views | 3 - 4 hours | Paved Roads | Driving Tour
Asheville
Private Tours
Asheville Jeep Tours
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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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Unveiling the Urban Canvas: A Private Asheville Mural Tour
All Ages • Up to 13 People • Celebrate with your besties!
Asheville
Private Tours
Mountain Murals
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