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
Signature Food Tour
Great for all ages! • 2.5 Hours
Sunset Cruise
All ages! • 2 Hours
Carolina Beach
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Technique Marine LLC
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Corporate Event
Ages 18+ • Up to 42 guests • Build camaraderie and boost team morale • BYOB
Winston-salem
2 hours
Taste Buds Kitchen - Winston-Salem
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6 Passenger Golf Cart
Perfect Way To Enjoy The Island! Ages 21+
Charlotte
2-7 Days
Rentals
HB3 Carts, LLC
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Pet Bike Trailer Rental
Your furry friend loves the outdoors too!
Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Lake Norman Tour #1
Zip around Lake Norman - 6 minutes in the air
Denver
6 minutes
Cincinnati Helicopters
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Visit Two Vineyards
Visit Two Vineyards • Up to 5 People 21+
Asheville
Private Tours
Outta Asheville
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Combo Packages
Best Value! • Pick your own combination of services. Pricing is per person.
Raleigh
2 Hours
Lip Print Beauty Bar
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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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Carolina Beach Adventure
Join us on the water! • Performance Mini Powerboats • Fun for the whole family-90 minutes
Carolina Beach
90 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental
MACH1 Coastal Adventures
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
DIY Custom Candle Pouring - Charlotte
Pop-in + Pour | Ages 5+ | 35-45 Minutes
Charlotte
35-45 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Paddywax Candle Bar - Charlotte
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Zipline Packages • 2-6 Ziplines
Ages 2+ • 1 - 3 Hours • Enjoy the Thrill of Zipping at Speeds Up to 35mph
Durham
Kid-Friendly
Zipline
Xtreme Park Adventures
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6pm - 9pm • Airsoft - Premium Package
Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Battery, and 1000 BBs
Durham
3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Rydables Ghost Tour of Charlotte
1.5 Hours
Charlotte
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Charlotte NC Tours
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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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Zipline Packages • 8-11 Ziplines
Ages 2+ • 1.5 - 3 Hours • Enjoy the Thrill of Zipping at Speeds Up to 35mph
Durham
Kid-Friendly
Zipline
Xtreme Park Adventures
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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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Fun With Fusing - Asheville
$55 | 50 Minutes | Ages 8+ | No experience needed.
Asheville
50 minutes
Kid-Friendly
North Carolina Glass Center
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Lasertag - Basic Package
1 Hour • Ages 8+ • Includes All Equipment & Private Instructor • No Bruises, All the Fun
Durham
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Laser Tag
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Zipline Packages • Twilight Zipline
Ages 2+ • 2 Hours • Zip at Speeds Up to 35mph Under the Stars
Durham
Kid-Friendly
Xtreme Park 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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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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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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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 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 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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Airsoft Package
Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Battery, and BB's
Durham
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 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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Boat Tours Explore All
'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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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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Sunset River Cruise
Full Bar | Enjoy the holiday lights & the Sunset!
Wilmington
Boat Tour
Cape Fear Riverboats
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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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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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Sunset Fireworks Cruise
Join us on the water! • Mini Boats • 90 Minutes
Carolina Beach
90 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
MACH1 Coastal Adventures
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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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The Afternoon Sun 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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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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Kayak Tours Explore All
Masonboro Island Intracoastal Rentals
We deliver equipment to the launch location
Wilmington
2 Hours - Full Day Rental
Kayak
Aussie Yaks
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Tandem Kayak Rental
All Ages • Different rental options
Wrightsville Beach
Kayak
Sound Side
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Roanoke Island Kayak Tour
2 Hours | Beginner Level | Ages 2+
Black River / Three Sisters Swamp
7 Hour Trip • See 2600+ Year Old Cypress Trees! • Mon - Sat
Wilmington
Kayak
Mahanaim Adventures
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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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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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Single Kayak Rental
All Ages • Different rental options
Wrightsville Beach
Kayak
Sound Side
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3 Day Rental: Kayaks, SUPs, Surf
3 Day Rates | Free Delivery
Kitty Hawk
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Masonboro Island Sunrise Tour
Enjoy the Sunrise, start your day right
Wilmington
2 Hours
Kayak
Aussie Yaks
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Two Hour Kayak Tour
All Ages • Relaxing Adventure! • Participants Must be Able to Swim
Carolina Beach
Kayak
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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Visit Asheville Explore All
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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⛰️ Half-Day Trip
Get a taste of Asheville featuring local culture, scenery, food, and transportation.
Asheville
3-3.5 Hours
Bus Tour
Asheville Day Trips
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6-Day Bike Rental
All ages
Asheville
6 days
Bike Rental
WayOut Adventure Rentals
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Asheville Art Walk: Street Art Gems of the South Slope Downtown
All Ages • Up to 20 People • 1 Hour
Downtown Asheville E-Bike Tour
Offered Multiple Times per Day! • Approximately 3 hours
Cooler Carrier Add-On
Add a Cooler Carrier to your tubing reservation!
Visit Two Vineyards
Visit Two Vineyards • Up to 5 People 21+
Asheville
Private Tours
Outta Asheville
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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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CLUB Zen Tubing
Season Pass • Starting at $150 for unlimited tubing
Floating Bar Crawl Tour
4 Hours • Ages 21+
Asheville
4
Guided Tour
Cedar Rock Adventures
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