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
River Arts District Brewery Walking Tour
Asheville
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
BREW-ed
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Hunk-O-Mania Male Revue Show - Greensboro
Starting at $40.25 • Ages 21+ • 2 Hours • Fridays and Saturdays 8PM
Greensboro
2 Hours
New Age Productions - HOM
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Dock & Dine
Take your charter to the next level with our curated Dock & Dine options.
Wrightsville Beach
3 - 4 Hours
Good Energy Charters
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Fridays at the Farm
Live Music & Family Fun Every Friday Night!
"Asheville Insider" Walking Tour
Starting at $35 | 1.75 Hours | All Ages | Most Popular!
Asheville
Asheville by Foot Walking Tours
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Private Coastal Cruise
Relax aboard our 38' Tail Chaser as we cruise the scenic coastal waters.
Carolina Beach
2 or 3 Hours
Private Tours
Tail Chaser Carolina Beach Fishing Charter
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ILM Tour De’Force
Ages 16+ • 4 Hours • Up to 4 people
Wilmington
4 Hours
Bike Tour, E-Bike, Guided Tour
E-coast Cruisers
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Half Day Adventure
All Ages • 3 Hours
Wilmington
Private Tours
Rising Tides Adventures
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The History, Haunts & Breweries Tour
$70 Cash per adult $75 + Fees Credit Card
Wilmington
Wilmington Bike & Brew Tours, LLC
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Private Sailing Charter
All Ages • 2 Hour Charter • Up to 6 People
Wilmington
Private Tours
The Wilmington Sailing Company
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Boat Tours Explore All
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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Steam Pot Seafood Boil Excursion
All Ages • 3 Hours • 6 Guests Covered, Can Accommodate Up to 12
Southport
4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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'Round We Go: A Private Tour of our Waterways, including the ICW, Shackleford Banks, the Rachel Carson Reserve, legendary Wild H
Optional $200 Deposit • 2.5-3 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages
Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour
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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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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Paloma Blanca USCG Charter with Captain
All Ages • 2 and 3 and 4 Hour Options • 6-12 Passengers
Southport
2 and 3 and 4 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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Cape Fear Sightseeing Cruise
1 Hour Cruise | Full Bar | Live Narrated
Wilmington
Boat Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Cape Fear Riverboats
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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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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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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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Paintball Tours Explore All
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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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, BBs, 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 - 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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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 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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Kayak Tours Explore All
Transporting Your Kayak, Canoe, SUP Clinic
Open Office Skills/Educational Clinic
Durham
60-90 minutes
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Water Sports - 5 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental START day
Wilmington
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Kids Bike Trailer Rental
Ages 1-4 - Weight limit: 80 lbs
Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Cape Fear River Leisure Rentals
We deliver equipment to the launch location
Wilmington
2 Hours - Full Day Rental
Kayak
Aussie Yaks
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Full Moon Kayaking with Picnic
3 Hour Trip • Experience The Awe of Paddling Under A Full Moon
Wilmington
Kayak
Mahanaim Adventures
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Water Sports - 6 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental START day
Wilmington
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Fort Fisher / Zekes Island Adventure
3 Hour Trip • Local Favorite! • Mon - Sat
Wilmington
Kayak
Mahanaim Adventures
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Water Sports - 2 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental START day
Wilmington
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Town Creek/Rice Creek Kayaking Adventure
3 Hour Trip • Great Adventure for Beginners! • Mon - Sat
Wilmington
Kayak
Mahanaim Adventures
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Tandem Kayak
1 - 7 Day Rentals • Fits 2 People
Wilmington
1 - 7 Day Rentals
Kayak, Rentals
Got Shade Beach Rentals
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Sunset Raft Tour
relaxing evening float
Asheville
2
Kid-Friendly
Cedar Rock Adventures
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Great White Multi Day: Herpetology
3 hours a day, 3 days a week for 1 week: Ages 10+
Surf City
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Ecological Marine Adventures
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Private Surf Lesson
All ages • 1 Hour • Unforgettable expierence!
Surf City
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Topsail Island Surf School
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Sean's Surf Camp
For Kids &/or Adults!
Wrightsville Beach
2 hours per day
Kid-Friendly
Sean's Private Surf Instruction
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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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School Break Cooking Camp
Ages 4-13 • 3 hours per day • When school is closed, we are open!
Winston-salem
3 hours per day
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Cooking Class
Taste Buds Kitchen - Winston-Salem
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Lake Raleigh Outpost
Durham
Up to 1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Hidden History with Heather Leah
Ages 2+ • 1.5 Hours
Raleigh
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
The Great Raleigh Trolley
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Sunset Paddle
Durham
About 3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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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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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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Asheville Brewery & History Walking Tour
Explore Asheville’s best breweries with local beer experts!
Asheville
2 or 3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Brewery, History Tour, Walking Tour
BREW-ed
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1 Hour Walking Urban Art Tour of the River Arts District Asheville
Hood Tour Bus Rental & Driver
Asheville
Hood Huggers International
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Pub Tour - Public
Most popular! • BYOB • Ages 12+ • 1.5 hours
Asheville
1.5 hours
Amazing Pubcycle
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Asheville Mountain Portrait Photo Tour
$349 for Couples | $425 for Families
🛶 River Arts Tour
Ages 12+ • ~1.5 - 2 hours • Paddle RAD
Asheville
90 Minutes
Guided Tour
Blue Ridge Paddlesports
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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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Flame Shop: 30 Minute Make Your Own - Asheville
$75 | 30 Minutes | Ages 11+ | 1 Participant Per Class | Wednesdays
Asheville
30 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
North Carolina Glass Center
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