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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

Driving Tour

Bringing Asheville Black History Alive!

Asheville
90 minutes
History Tour
Hood Huggers International
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 1+
Asheville Brewery & History Walking Tour

Explore Asheville’s best breweries with local beer experts!

Asheville
3 hours
Brewery, History Tour, Kid Friendly, Walking Tour
BREW-ed
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5
Private
Waterfall Hike & Jeep Excursion

3-4 Hours | Gravel Roads | 4-5 waterfalls

Pisgah Forest
Private Tours
Asheville Jeep Tours
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2026 Thursday Night Women's Winter Golf League - $300 Individual $600 Team

Golf, Sports, Winter Activities
Turfs Up OBX
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5
Private
Private Tour: The Cape Lookout Lighthouse

Optional $200 Deposit • 5 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages

Morehead City
Boat Tour, Private Tours
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Private
Tranquil Family Biltmore Rafting Tour (Private)

3.5 Hours • Up to 5 People per Boat • Great For All Ages (4+)!

Asheville
Private Tours
Asheville Adventure Company
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Ages 13+
Private
Sea The Show

See the music from the water | Private | 5 Hours

5 Hours
Boat Rental, Private Tours
Good Energy Charters
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Boat Tours Explore All

5
Custom Excursions

Optional $200 Deposit • Call to Book • Up to 12 Hours • For up to 6 People • All Ages

Morehead City
Boat Tour, Camping
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Private
2-Hour Semi-Private Cruise

All Ages • Up to 9 Passengers

2 Hours
Boat Tour, Private Tours
Blackbeard Scuba
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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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5
Private
BWB Repeat • Boat, Walk, Beach...Repeat aka Wild Horses & Great Shelling! Private Excursion

From only $569! • Optional $200 Deposit • 4 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages

Morehead City
Boat Tour, Private Tours
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Private
Steam Pot Seafood Boil Excursion

All Ages • 4 Hours • 6 Guests Covered, Can Accommodate Up to 12

4 Hours
Boat Tour, Private Tours
Sunset Boat Cruises
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5
Journey to the Past: Ye Olde Cemetery & Beyond…

From only $699! • Optional $200 Deposit • 5 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages

Morehead City
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Horse, Walking 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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5
Private
Double Trouble: Shack Attack and a Lighthouse!!

Optional $200 Deposit • 5-6 Hours • Private Charter

Morehead City
Boat Tour, Private Tours
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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5
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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5
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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Kayak Tours Explore All

Private
Private Tour of Zeke's Island Salt Marsh Reserve

$300 | 2.5-3 Hours | Explore the saltmarsh by kayak -- Learn about the birdlife, history and ecology

Kure Beach
Kayak, Private Tours
Kayak Carolina
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Kayak Rental Zeke's Island

Singles & Doubles -- Includes Free Delivery & Pickup, Paddle, PFD, Seatback, Orientation/Directions

Kure Beach
Kayak
Kayak Carolina
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Single Kayak Rental

All Ages • Different rental options

Wrightsville Beach
Kayak
Sound Side
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Club Black River Mistletoe Gathering Tour | Sat. December 6

Enter your membership number upon booking, 100% cost covered with membership

Kelly
Kayak
Kayak Carolina
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5
Kids Bike Trailer Rental

Ages 1-4 - Weight limit: 80 lbs

Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Ages 14+
Lake Drummond & Great Dismal Swamp

About 4-6 Hours
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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5
Single Kayak Rental

Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island

Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 10+
Club Full Moon Paddle | Dec. 4, Jan. 3, Feb. 1, Mar. 3

Every month: Enter your membership number upon booking, 100% cost covered with membership

Wilmington
Kayak
Kayak Carolina
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Visit Asheville Explore All

4.9
Sky's The Limit Tour

3 Hours • 3 Roof Top Bars! • Afternoon Tour

Asheville
Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, LLC
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4.9
Flame Shop: Pumpkin Spiced Tasty Treats - Asheville

$102 | 60 Min | Ages 13+ | 2 Participants Per Class | Fridays

Asheville
North Carolina Glass Center
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Pickup
Walking Tour - East End -Valley Street

See East End - Valley Street like never before!

Asheville
1.5 hours
Pickup Available, Walking Tour
Hood Huggers International
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Driving Tour

Bringing Asheville Black History Alive!

Asheville
90 minutes
History Tour
Hood Huggers International
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Asheville Tubing Adventures

Ages 4+ • 2 hours • Tubes with Cup holders! • Enjoy the cruise!

Asheville
Asheville Adventure Company
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Ages 12+
???? River Arts Tour

Ages 12+ • ~1.5 - 2 hours • Paddle RAD

Asheville
90 Minutes
Guided Tour
Blue Ridge Paddlesports
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4.9
Flame Shop: 30 Minute Make Your Own - Asheville

$70 | 30 Minutes | Ages 11+ | 1 Participant Per Class | Wednesdays

Asheville
North Carolina Glass Center
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5
Electric Bike Rental • Full Day

Starting at $89 • Lock and Helmet Included • Ages 16+

Asheville
The Flying Bike
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5
Private
Great Cookie Caper - ASHEVILLE MALL LOCATION

Are you clever enough to catch the Ginger Bread Man

Asheville
Private Tours
FOX-N-OTTER
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Paintball Tours Explore All

VIP Membership

$337 - $437 • 6 Month or 1 Year Memberships • Paintball & Airsoft

Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private
Private Rock Climbing

1 Hour • Ages 5+ • A Rocky Climbing Adventure Party

Durham
Climbing, Laser Tag, Paintball, Private Tours, 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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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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Private
Private Airsoft - Rambo Shooter

1 Hour • Ages 8+ • 6 Player Minimum • Includes Equipment, Instructor & Private Field Time

Durham
Paintball, Private Tours
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
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private
Private Paintball - Casual

1 Hour • Ages 8+ • Includes All Equipment & 200 Balls • Best for Beginners • Minimum of 6

Durham
Paintball, Private Tours
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private
Private Airsoft - Xtreme Rage

1 Hour • Ages 8+ • 10 Player Minimum • Includes Equipment, Instructor & Special Gift For B-Day Guest

Durham
Paintball, Private Tours
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
Private Paintball - Xtreme Rage

1 Hour • Ages 8+ • Includes All Equipment, 500 Balls, & Gifts for B-Day Guest! • Minimum of 10

Durham
Paintball, Private Tours
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All

Kid-Friendly
Ages 6+
4.8
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 10+
Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Basics

About 1.5 hours
Kid Friendly
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 1+
4.7
Black Water Adventure

All Ages • 1 Hour and 45 minutes • Every Saturday • On the Northeast Cape Fear River

Wilmington
1 hour 45 minutes
Kid Friendly
Wilmington Water Tours
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
Carnivorous Plants on Horseshoe Lake

About 4-5 Hours
Kid Friendly
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 9+
Birthday Party (Ages 9-13)

2 hours • Up to 36 guests

Winston-salem
2 hours
Kid Friendly
Taste Buds Kitchen - Winston-Salem
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 6+
4.8
Sherlock's Library

60 Minutes | 58% Success Rate

Raleigh
60 Minutes
Escape Room, Kid Friendly
All In Adventures - Raleigh, NC
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 2+
Private
Kid-Friendly
Ages 5+
Traveling Outpost Self-Guided Trips

Up to 3 hours
Kid Friendly
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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