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
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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Sunset Tour
Ages 6+ • 2 Hours • Up to 6 People
Morehead City
Bogue Banks Expeditions
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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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Butter My Way: Create Your Own Custom Body Butter
All Ages • 0.5 Hours • Up to 32 People
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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Half day 4 hr ride from our store $52.
Half day 4 hr ride from our store $52.
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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Skyline & Streets: A Whimsical Rydables Ride Through Charlotte
1 Hour
Charlotte
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Charlotte NC Tours
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Mutli-Day Rental
Overnight camping for all ages! • Daily Rental • Up to 2 Canoes • Up to 4 Days
Boat Tours Explore All
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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Private Tour: The Cape Lookout Lighthouse
Optional $200 Deposit • 5 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages
Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Paloma Blanca USCG Charter with Captain
All Ages • 2 and 3 and 4 Hour Options • 6-12 Passengers
3 and 4 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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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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Sunset & Dolphin Cruise
3 hours
Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Dolphin
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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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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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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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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2-Hour Semi-Private Cruise
All Ages • Up to 9 Passengers
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Blackbeard Scuba
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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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Kayak Tours Explore All
Rentals • Kayak Paddle
1 Day - 7 Days
Carolina Beach
Kayak
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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Water Sports - 2 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental start day
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Water Sports - 4 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental start day
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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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
One Hour Kayak Tour
All Ages • Relaxing Adventure! • Participants Must be Able to Swim
Carolina Beach
Kayak
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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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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Bicycle Rentals
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
Road Bikes
Carbon fork and aluminum frame.
Kayak Rental Zeke's Island
Singles & Doubles -- Includes Free Delivery & Pickup, Paddle, PFD, Seatback, Orientation/Directions
Paintball Tours Explore All
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 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
Private Tours
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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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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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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Xtreme Kombat Paintball Packages
Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Tank, Hopper & Paintballs
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 - 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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
One hr sample ride from our store $25.
One hr sample ride from our store $25.
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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Jordan Lake Bald Eagle Paddle
About 4-5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Sunset Paddle
About 3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Advanced Teen Cooking Camp
Ages 13-17 • 3 hours per day
Winston-salem
3 hours per day
Cooking Class
Taste Buds Kitchen - Winston-Salem
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Rentals • Beach Cruiser 26 Inch Bikes with Child Seat
5 Hours-7 Days
Carolina Beach
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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DIY Custom Candle Pouring - Durham
Pop-in + Pour | Ages 5+ | 35-45 Minutes
Durham
35-45 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Paddywax Candle Bar - Durham, NC
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Private Lessons - No Time Commitment at Fayetteville
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour
Fayetteville
Private Tours
Axes & Armor
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Raleigh Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
Ages 8 and up • 1 Hour 45 Minutes •
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
Tandem/Double Bike Private Tour
1.5 hours • For 12-30 people
Asheville
Private Tours
Amazing Pubcycle
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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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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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Flame Shop: Tasty Treats - Asheville
$108 | 60 Min | Ages 13+ | 2 Participants Per Class | Fridays
Asheville
North Carolina Glass Center
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Private Raft Brewery Tour
Private Group Brewery Tours
Asheville
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Brewery, Guided Tour
Cedar Rock Adventures
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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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Asheville Art Walk: Street Art Gems of the South Slope Downtown
All Ages • Up to 20 People • 1 Hour
Private Pub Tour
1.5 hours • 6-15 people
Asheville
Private Tours
Amazing Pubcycle
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French Broad Section 9 Whitewater Rafting
Ages 8+ • 4 hours • Beginner friendly
Asheville
Asheville Adventure Company
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Hot Shop 101: Building a Foundation - Asheville
$925 I 8 weeks (3 hours per week) I Ages 16+ | Wednesday Evenings
Asheville
North Carolina Glass Center
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