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
Morning Sail
2 Hour Sail | Private or Public
Wrightsville Beach
Private Tours
Sailing
Shamrock Sailing
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Carolina Beach • South Port Adventure Tour
Ages 16+ • 8 Hours • Up to 4 people
Wilmington
8 Hours
Bike Rental, Bike Tour, E-Bike, Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour
E-coast Cruisers
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Fridays at the Farm
Live Music & Family Fun Every Friday Night!
1.5 Hr Sunset Tour
Approx 25 Miles Round Trip to Rich's Inlet -20 minute sand bar swim break 1/2 way
Surf City
Surf City Jet Ski Rentals
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The Wave Maker — Bentley Pontoon
Ages 21+ to rent • 4-8 Hours
4-8 Hours
Boat Rental
My Lake Life llc
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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 Raft Brewery Tour
Private Group Brewery Tours
Asheville
4 hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Brewery, Guided Tour
Cedar Rock Adventures
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Weekly Rentals: Kayaks, SUPs
Weekly Rates | All Ages Welcome | Free Delivery
Kitty Hawk
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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4 Passenger Golf Cart
Perfect Way To Enjoy The Island! Ages 21+
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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Boat Tours Explore All
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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The Morning Adventure
All ages! • 2 Hours
Carolina Beach
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Technique Marine LLC
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Sunset Cruise
All ages! • 2 Hours
Carolina Beach
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Technique Marine LLC
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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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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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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 River Cruise
Full Bar | Enjoy the holiday lights & the Sunset!
Wilmington
Boat Tour
Cape Fear Riverboats
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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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Local Knowledge for Mariners
New to boating in the area? Captain Mark is here to help you!
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
4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Rentals • Soft Top Surfboards • 9’
5 Hours-7 Days
Carolina Beach
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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TWIN-CITY Trolley Tour, WS
Group Discounts @ 3+/7+/12+
Private Studio Rental: Video Shoot (For Videographers | 1.5 Hrs)
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth a million.
Charlotte
1.5 Hours
Private Tours
Picture Project CLT
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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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Bottom Fishing Trips Offshore
Hit the waters and experience fishing like never before with an expert guide!
Carolina Beach
8, 10, or 12 Hours
Private Tours
Fishing
Tail Chaser Carolina Beach Fishing Charter
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Rentals • Rashguard • Small
5 Hours-7 Days
Carolina Beach
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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4-Hour Semi-Private Cruise
All Ages • Up to 10 Passengers
4 Hours
Private Tours
Blackbeard Scuba
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Sunset Harbor Cruise
All ages • 1.5 Hours • 6 People Minimum
Adult Private Lesson
Starting at $150 per person • Ages 18+ • 2-6 guests • BYOB
Winston-salem
2 hours
Private Tours
Taste Buds Kitchen - Winston-Salem
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Beach Umbrella Rental
Paintball Tours Explore All
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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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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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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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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Airsoft Package
Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Battery, and BB's
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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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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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
Black River / Ivanhoe
4 to 4.5 Hour Trip • Popular Paddling Destination! • Mon - Sat
Beach Chair Rental
Alligator River Kayak Adventure
2 Hours | Intermediate Level | Ages: 6+
East Lake, Kitty Hawk
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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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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Masonboro Island Intracoastal Waterways Rentals
We deliver equipment to the launch location
Wilmington
2 Hours - Full Day Rental
Kayak
Aussie Yaks
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Electric Bike Rental
Fun on wheels! (Must be 16 yrs old or older)
Kayak Rental
2Hr Rental - Fast & Easy Launch directly into calm waters!
Surf City
Private Tours
Kayak, Water Activities
Surf City Jet Ski Rentals
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3 Day Rental: Kayaks, SUPs, Surf
3 Day Rates | Free Delivery
Kitty Hawk
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Lake Drummond & Great Dismal Swamp
About 4-6 Hours
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
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Visit Asheville Explore All
Walking - 3 Brewery Downtown Tour
Starting at $69 for Drinkers and $20 for Non-Drinkers • Up to 16 people!
Asheville
Asheville Brewery Tours
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Unveiling the Urban Canvas: A Private Asheville Mural Tour
All Ages • Up to 13 People • Celebrate with your besties!
Asheville
Private Tours
Mountain Murals
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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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LGBTQ + Community Day - Flame Shop
June 6 | Donation Based | 30 Minutes | Ages 11+ | 1 Participant Per Class
Asheville
30 Minutes
Kid-Friendly, LGBTQ-Friendly
North Carolina Glass Center
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Tubing Reservations • South Asheville's French Broad River
Shuttles depart every 30 minutes | Tube reservations starting at $25 | Group booking for 20+ people!
Asheville
Approx 3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Shuttle
Zen Tubing
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Sunset Paddle • Guided
3 Hours • 1 Canoe for 2 Adults + Guide
French Broad Section 9 Whitewater Rafting
Ages 8+ • 4 hours • Beginner friendly
Asheville
Asheville Adventure Company
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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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🛶 River Arts Tour
Ages 12+ • ~1.5 - 2 hours • Paddle RAD
Asheville
90 Minutes
Guided Tour
Blue Ridge Paddlesports
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