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
Big Bounce Bottles
The Big Bounce America - Winston-Salem NC
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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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3-Hour Semi-Private Cruise
All Ages • Up to 9 Passengers
3 Hours
Private Tours
Blackbeard Scuba
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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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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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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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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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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!
Hot Shop: 30 Minute Make Your Own - Asheville
$115 | 30 Min | Ages 13+ | 1 Participant Per Class | Fri-Sun
Asheville
30 Minutes
North Carolina Glass Center
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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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Blue Ridge Parkway - Jeep Tour
Mountain Views | 3 - 4 hours | Paved Roads | Driving Tour
Asheville
Private Tours
Asheville Jeep Tours
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Private Pub Tour
1.5 hours • 6-15 people
Asheville
Private Tours
Amazing Pubcycle
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Private Raft Brewery Tour
Private Group Brewery Tours
Asheville
4 hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Brewery, Guided Tour
Cedar Rock Adventures
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Sunset Raft Tour
relaxing evening float
Asheville
2
Kid-Friendly
Cedar Rock Adventures
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???? River Arts Tour
Ages 12+ • ~1.5 - 2 hours • Paddle RAD
Asheville
90 Minutes
Guided Tour
Blue Ridge Paddlesports
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Tandem/Double Bike Private Tour
1.5 hours • For 12-30 people
Asheville
Private Tours
Amazing Pubcycle
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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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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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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 Cruise
For all ages! • Watch the sun drop below the horizon!
Carolina Beach
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Capt. Charlie’s Adventures
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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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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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Sunset Cruise
All ages • 1 Hr 15 Min
Southport
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Boat Tour
Oak Island Boat Tours
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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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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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Steam Pot Seafood Boil Excursion
All Ages • 3 Hours • 6 Guests Covered, Can Accommodate Up to 12
4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
2026 St. Patrick's Day Pro-Am Tournament
All ages • Teams of 2 people • March 17, 2025 only
After School Skate Camp - Wednesday (Ogden Elementary)
4 week session | Wednesdays 2:30pm-5:30pm | All Skill Levels
Private Sharks Tooth Island Adventure! Up to 6 Persons
3 Hour Trip • Most Popular Family Fun! • Hunt for Prehistoric Sharks Teeth!
Private Tours
Mahanaim 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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1 Hr Freestyle Jet Ski Rental
"Freestyle" Ride at Your Own Pace in Our 9 Mile Riding Area
Surf City
Jet Ski Rental
Surf City Jet Ski Rentals
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Full Moon Cruise with LIVE music
• 1 1/2 Hours • A night with the man on the moon!
Wilmington
Wilmington Water Tours
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Kan Jam
1 - 7 Day Rentals
1 - 7 Day Rentals
Rentals
Got Shade Beach Rentals
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Oyster Farm Tour & Tasting
3 Hours • All Ages Welcome • Public Shared Experience • Call for Private Experiences
Wilmington
Private Tours
Epic Excursions NC
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Rentals • Rashguard • XS
5 Hours-7 Days
Carolina Beach
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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Afternoon Sail
Starting at $115 | Fun in the sun | 2 Hour Sail | Private or Public
Wilmington
Private Tours
Sailing
Shamrock Sailing
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Paintball Tours Explore All
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 Packages
Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Tank, Hopper & Paintballs
Durham
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 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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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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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 - 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 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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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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Kayak Tours Explore All
Trike Rental
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
Beach Umbrella Rental
Kayak Basics
About 1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Lake Drummond & Great Dismal Swamp
About 4-6 Hours
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Roanoke Island Kayak Tour
2 Hours | Beginner Level | Ages 2+
Cape Hatteras Kayak Tour
2 Hours | Intermediate Level | Ages 6+
Just South Of Rodanthe
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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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
Kayak Rental Zeke's Island
Singles & Doubles -- Includes Free Delivery & Pickup, Paddle, PFD, Seatback, Orientation/Directions
Hourly On Site Kayak & SUP Rentals
1 to 2 Hours | Family Fun | Available daily
Kitty Hawk
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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