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
Drafts of the Bull
Ages 21+ • 2.5 Hours • Four Stop Brewery Tour + Food Tastings
Durham
2.5 Hours
Brewery, City Tour, Food Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Flavors of the Bull
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3-Hour Semi-Private Cruise
All Ages • Up to 9 Passengers
3 Hours
Private Tours
Blackbeard Scuba
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Beach Concierge Setup Services
Tent, Chairs & Umbrellas | Duck to Nags Head | Tents not available Nags Head 2023
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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Big Bounce Bottles
The Big Bounce America - Winston-Salem NC
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2 Hr Freestyle Jet Ski Rental
"Freestyle" Ride at Your Own Pace in Our 9 Mile Riding Area
Surf City
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Jet Ski Rental
Surf City Jet Ski Rentals
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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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Adult Cooking Class
Ages 18+ • BYOB • Perfect for a date night or an evening with friends!
Winston-salem
2 hours
Taste Buds Kitchen - Winston-Salem
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Beer City Brewery Tours South Slope
• Asheville's Best Brewery Tour in 3 Hours •Book Now or Call 828-677-2337 (BEER)
Asheville
Beer City Brewery Tours LLC
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Boat Tours Explore All
Lowcountry Seafood Boil
All Ages • 3 Hours • 6 People Covered, Can Accommodate up to 9 Total
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Blackbeard Scuba
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Private Sunset Cruises
All Ages • 2 Hours • 6 Guests Covered, Can Accommodate Up to 12
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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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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BWB Repeat • Boat, Walk, Beach...Repeat aka Wild Horses & Great Shelling! Private Excursion
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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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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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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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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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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Sunset & Dolphin Cruise
3 hours
Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Dolphin
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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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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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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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 - 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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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 - 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 - 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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Kayak Tours Explore All
Private Kayak Tour of Black River
3 Hour | Experience nature's mysterious beauty on the Black River!
Kelly
Private Tours
Kayak
Kayak Carolina
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Surfboard Rental
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
???? Biltmore Tour
Ages 12+ • 2–3 Hours • Paddle Through America’s Largest Backyard!
Asheville
2-3 Hours
Guided Tour, Kayak
Blue Ridge Paddlesports
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Fat Tire 7-speed Beach Cruiser Bikes
Quality Equipment - The Best rate in Topsail Island
Tandem Kayak Rental
All Ages • Different rental options
Wrightsville Beach
Kayak
Sound Side
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Premium Multi-Speed Cruiser Bikes
Comfortable & Classic Design. It's an Electra!
Kids Bike Trailer Rental
Ages 1-4 - Weight limit: 80 lbs
Masonboro Island Nature Tour of the Reserve
2.5 - 3 Hours • Beginners and First Timers Welcome
Kids Bicycle Rentals
Ages 4-12, Bikes with or withouth training wheels
Kayak Tour: Kitty Hawk Woods Biolum
1.5-2 Hours |Ages 6+| Beginner and Intermediate
Kitty Hawk
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Visit Asheville Explore All
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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Wait List
Don't see a date and time that works for you? Join the wait list!
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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"Asheville Insider" Walking Tour
Starting at $35 | 1.75 Hours | All Ages | Most Popular!
Asheville
Asheville by Foot Walking Tours
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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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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 • Full Day
Starting at $89 • Lock and Helmet Included • Ages 16+
???? Biltmore Tour
Ages 12+ • 2–3 Hours • Paddle Through America’s Largest Backyard!
Asheville
2-3 Hours
Guided Tour, Kayak
Blue Ridge Paddlesports
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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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Canoe the river to local craft breweries
Ages 18+ • 3.5 Hours
Asheville
Brewery, Canoe
Cedar Rock Adventures
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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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4 Burner Gas Grill
1 - 7 Day Rentals • 4 Burner Propane Grill
1 - 7 Day Rentals
Rentals
Got Shade Beach Rentals
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Water Sports - 6 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental start day
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Weekly Rentals: Beach Gear
Chairs, umbrellas, hammocks, cornhole and more | All Ages Welcome | Free Deliv
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Neymar Package
1 Hour • Soccer Activities
Durham
Private Tours
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Bride Tribe, Ditch the Veil! Unleash Your Inner Artist on Our Bachelorette Beverage & Art Tour!
All Ages • Up To 14 People • Celebrate With Your Besties!
2 Hr Swansboro Tour
Approx 60 Miles Round Trip to Swansboro & Hammock Beach Park -10 minute sand bar swim break 1/2 way
Surf City
Surf City Jet Ski Rentals
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Kids Bicycle Rentals
Ages 4-12, Bikes with or withouth training wheels
Weekly Surf Camp
All Ages • 2 Hours a Day • 2 Students per Instructor • 10 Hours of Pro Surf Instruction over 5 Days
Carolina Beach
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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