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
Adult Private Lesson
Starting at $150 per person • Ages 18+ • 2-6 guests • BYOB
Winston-salem
2 hours
Private Tours
Taste Buds Kitchen - Winston-Salem
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Single Kayak Rental
All Ages • Different rental options
Wrightsville Beach
Kayak
Sound Side
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Asheville Art Walk: Street Art Gems of the South Slope Downtown
All Ages • Up to 20 People • 1 Hour
Sherlock's Library
60 Minutes | 58% Success Rate
Raleigh
60 Minutes
Escape Room, Kid Friendly
All In Adventures - Raleigh, NC
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Fantastic Forest - ASHEVILLE MALL LOCATION
Will the Fantastic Creatures of the Forest find you worthy to lead?
Asheville
Private Tours
FOX-N-OTTER
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Capsize Recovery & Rescue 101
About 1.5 hours
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Beach Cruisers - 4 Day Rental
Starting at $75 | 4 Day Rental | Please select rental start day
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Sunset Cruise
1 Hour • All Ages • Enjoy a Sunset Cruise around the waters of the Cape Fear
Southport
1hr
Southport Water Tours
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After School Skate Camp - Mondays (Carolina Beach)
4 week session | Mondays 2:30pm - 5:30pm | All Skill Levels
Christmas Mini Sessions with Santa - 12/13 | 2 pm - 5 pm
Santa Claus is coming to Charlotte's #1 selfie museum!
Paintball Tours Explore All
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
Paintball, Private Tours
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, Balls, Etc
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
Paintball, Private Tours
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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Private Paintball - Casual
1 Hour • Ages 8+ • Includes All Equipment & 200 Balls • Best for Beginners • Minimum of 6
Durham
Paintball, Private Tours
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 - Rambo Shooter
1 Hour • Ages 8+ • 6 Player Minimum • Includes Equipment, Instructor & Private Field Time
Durham
Paintball, Private Tours
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
Paintball, Private Tours
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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Visit Asheville Explore All
Downtown Nomad Tour - Single Tickets
40 minutes • Ages 12+
Downtown Pub Tour - Single Tickets
Most popular! • Ages 12+ • 1.5 hours
Tandem/Double Bike Private Tour
1.5 hours • For 12-30 people
Asheville
Private Tours
Amazing Pubcycle
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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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Beautiful Self Guided Kayaking by the Biltmore
Ages 12+ • 2.5-3.5 hours • A relaxing and spectacularly beautiful float
Asheville
Kayak, Private Tours
Asheville Adventure Company
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Private Raft Brewery Tour
Private Group Brewery Tours
Asheville
Boat Tour, Brewery, Guided Tour, Private Tours
Cedar Rock Adventures
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Electric Bike Rental • Full Day
Starting at $89 • Lock and Helmet Included • Ages 16+
Party Time After - ASHEVILLE MALL LOCATION
ASHEVILLE
Asheville
Private Tours
FOX-N-OTTER
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Rooftop Sunset Tour
Evening Tour • 3 Hours • 3 Rooftop Bars! • Sells Out!
Asheville
Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, LLC
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A Feel For The Furnace: 3 Hour Workshop - Asheville
$255 | 3 Hour Workshop | Ages 13+ | 3 Participants Per Class | Thursdays
Asheville
North Carolina Glass Center
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Carnivorous Plants on Horseshoe Lake
About 4-5 Hours
Kid Friendly
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Canoe Basics
About 1.5 hours
Kid Friendly
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Rydables Holiday Lights Tour (see description notes regarding GROUPONS)
1 Hour
Charlotte
1 Hour
Kid Friendly, Private Tours
Charlotte NC Tours
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Treasure Island
60 Minutes | 72% Success Rate
Raleigh
60 Minutes
Escape Room, Kid Friendly
All In Adventures - Raleigh, NC
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Wild Things Art, Entertainment, and History Rydables Tour of Charlotte
Discover Charlotte’s Past and Present on a 1.5-Hour Rydable Tour!
Charlotte
1.5 Hours
Kid Friendly
Charlotte NC Tours
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General Admission
1 Hour • Ages 3+ • Great Solo or with Friends!
Charlotte
1 Hour
Kid Friendly
Picture Project CLT
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Teen Aquarist Workshop
Surf City
6 Hours
Kid Friendly
Topsail Aquarium
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History comes alive with Dr. Chris Fonvielle
All Ages • 2 Hour • • History buffs dream cruise!
Wilmington
2 hours
Kid Friendly
Wilmington Water Tours
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Kayak Intermediate
About 1.5 hours
Kayak, Kid Friendly
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Black Ops
60 Minutes | 55% Success Rate
Raleigh
60 Minutes
Escape Room, Kid Friendly
All In Adventures - Raleigh, NC
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Kayak Rental Shark's Tooth Island
Singles & Doubles -- Includes Free Delivery & Pickup, Paddle, PFD, Seatback, Orientation/Directions
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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Lake Drummond & Great Dismal Swamp
About 4-6 Hours
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Zeke's Island Salt Marsh Nature Tour
2.5-3 Hours • Explore the saltmarsh by kayak -- Learn about the birdlife, history and ecology
Shark's Tooth Island Salt Marsh Tour
2.5-3 Hours • Explore the salt marshes as well as a stop to look for fossils and teeth
Surfboard Rental
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
Fat Tire 7-speed Beach Cruiser Bikes
Quality Equipment - The Best rate in Topsail Island
Tandem Bike Rental
Fun Ride for Two! Rider's height range: 5'2" - 6'1"
Weekly Rentals: Kayaks, SUPs
Weekly Rates | All Ages Welcome | Free Delivery
Kitty Hawk
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Masonboro Island Nature Tour of the Reserve
2.5 - 3 Hours • Beginners and First Timers Welcome
Boat Tours Explore All
Lowcountry Seafood Boil
All Ages • 3 Hours • 6 People Covered, Can Accommodate up to 9 Total
3 Hours
Boat Tour, Private Tours
Blackbeard Scuba
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Private Tour: The Cape Lookout Lighthouse
Optional $200 Deposit • 5 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages
Morehead City
Boat Tour, Private Tours
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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Chartered Private Rental
All Ages • 2-4 Hour Options • Up to 9 Passengers
2, 3, and 4 Hour Options
Boat Tour, Private Tours
Blackbeard Scuba
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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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Sunset & Dolphin Cruise
3 hours
Morehead City
Boat Tour, Dolphin, Private Tours
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Sunset Cruise
All Ages • 2-4 Hour Options • Up to 12 Passengers
2, 3, and 4 Hour Options
Boat Tour
Blackbeard Scuba
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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
Aquarium, Boat Tour, Canoe, Dolphin, Eco Tour, Environmental Attraction, Ferry, Guided Tour, Kayak, Photography Tour, Private Tours, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Snowmobile, Water Activities, Wellness, Wildlife
Kayak Carolina
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Canals of Pine Knoll Shores plus Livin’ the Dream on Spooners and Pelletier Creeks
From only $539! • 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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Club Memberships
Join the Kayak Carolina Paddling Club!
Wilmington
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Canoe, Eco Tour, Environmental Attraction, Guided Tour, Kayak, Private Tours, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities, Wellness, Wildlife, Winter Activities, Workshop
Kayak Carolina
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