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
SUP Rental
All Ages • Different rental options
Team Building Event
Rydables Holiday Lights Tour
1 Hour
Charlotte
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Charlotte NC Tours
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Group Surf Lesson
All ages • 1 Hour • Unforgettable expierence!
Surf City
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Topsail Island Surf School
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Durham City of Medicine Walking Tour
Authentic Downtown Durham Historic Walking
Shark Tooth Island Trip
For all ages! • Our most popular family outing!
Carolina Beach
3 - 6 Hour Options
Wildlife
Capt. Charlie’s Adventures
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B-29 DOC Flight Experience - Wilmington, NC
Ages 6+ • 90 Minutes • Experience History!
Wilmington
90 Minutes Total: 30 Minute Flight Time
Kid-Friendly
B-29 Doc
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Southport Electric Mobility Scooter Rental
Single Day or 2-Day Rental
Southport
Up to 2 days
EZ Electric Bike Tours & Rentals LLC
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Two Hour Group Paddleboard Lesson
All Ages • Up to 20 People per Group • Participants Must be Able to Swim
Carolina Beach
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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FREE Carolina Beach Kids Mural Tour!
Walking tour in Carolina Beach including its boardwalk and amazing public artwork
Carolina Beach
1 hour total
Kid-Friendly
Wilmington Walking Tours
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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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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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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 - 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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VIP Membership
$337 - $437 • 6 Month or 1 Year Memberships • Paintball & Airsoft
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
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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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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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 - 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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Kayak Tours Explore All
Lake Raleigh Outpost
Durham
Up to 1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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🛶 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
Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Water Sports - 4 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental start day
Wilmington
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Rentals • Single Kayaks
5 Hours-7 Days
Carolina Beach
Kayak
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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Tandem Bike Rental
Fun Ride for Two! Rider's height range: 5'2" - 6'1"
Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Night Paddle
Durham
About 3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Trike Rental
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Kayak Tour: Duck Currituck Sound
2 Hours | Intermediate Level | Ages 2+
Duck
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Bicycle Rentals
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Boat Tours Explore All
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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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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The Morning Adventure
All ages! • 2 Hours
Carolina Beach
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Technique Marine LLC
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The Afternoon Sun Cruise
All ages! • 2 Hours
Carolina Beach
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Technique Marine LLC
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Sunset River Cruise
Full Bar | Enjoy the holiday lights & the Sunset!
Wilmington
Boat Tour
Cape Fear Riverboats
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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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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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Sunset Cruise
All ages! • 2 Hours
Carolina Beach
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Technique Marine LLC
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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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Shibumi Shade®
1 - 7 Day Rentals • Wind-Powered Beach Shade
Wilmington
1 - 7 Day Rentals
Rentals
Got Shade Beach Rentals
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Sunset Paddle
Durham
About 3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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ASA 103
Ages 13+ • 2.5 Day Course • American Sailing Association
Performance Sailing
Starting at $90 • All Ages • 2 Hours • 3 person min
Wrightsville Beach
Private Tours
Sound Side
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The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) heading south with lunch in Swansboro including viewing Gull Harbor and Spooners Creek
Only $799! • Optional $200 Deposit • 5 Hours • All Ages
Morehead City
Private Tours
Rentals
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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2 Hour Markets, Museums & Parks Segway Tour (Limited Availability)
Charlotte
2 hours
Cemetery Tour, Food Tour, History Tour, Museum, Segway
Charlotte NC Tours
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Water Sports - 7 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental start day
Wilmington
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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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 Sharks Tooth Island Adventure! Up to 6 Persons
3 Hour Trip • Most Popular Family Fun! • Hunt for Prehistoric Sharks Teeth!
Wilmington
Private Tours
Mahanaim Adventures
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Lake Raleigh Sundown Float
Durham
Up to 1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Visit Asheville Explore All
Rooftop Sunset Tour
Evening Tour • 3 Hours • 3 Rooftop Bars! • Sells Out!
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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🛶 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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Private Chartered Trolley Ride
Enjoy a 7-mile round trip open-air trolley ride while experiencing amazing mountain and river views!
Asheville
2 Hours
Private Tours
Trolley
Craggy Mountain Line
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Walking Tour - Burton Street
See Burton Street like never before!
Asheville
1.5 hours
Hood Huggers International
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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: Sculpting with Soft Glass - Asheville
$108 | 60 Min | Ages 13+ | 2 Participants Per Class | Fridays
Asheville
50 minutes
North Carolina Glass Center
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Sunset Raft Tour
relaxing evening float
Asheville
2
Kid-Friendly
Cedar Rock Adventures
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Wild Food Stroll
$45 for Adults | 1.5 Hours | All Ages
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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