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
School Of Magic
1 Hour Private Rooms • 2-10 Players
Wilmington
Private Tours
Escape Room
Escape Game Over
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Big Bounce Bottles
The Big Bounce America - Winston-Salem NC
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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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Charcoal Grill
1 - 7 Day Rentals • Comes with grilling utensils.
Wilmington
1 - 7 Day Rentals
Rentals
Got Shade Beach Rentals
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Teen Camp!
3 Hours/Day, Monday-Friday • Ages 13-17 • The BEST place for your student to be this Summer!
Stingray Snack Time
Surf City
15 minutes
Wildlife
Topsail Aquarium
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Groupers Multi Day: Fact VS Fantasy
3 hours a day, 3 days a week for 1 week: AGES 8 to 11+
Private Lessons
For all ages! • 1 Hour 15 Minutes • Learn some surfing fundamentals with us!
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Private Tours
Wrightsville School of Surf
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Private Lessons - No Time Commitment at Fayetteville
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour
Fayetteville
Private Tours
Axes & Armor
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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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
LGBTQ+ Community Day - Hot Shop
June 6 | Donation Based | 30 Minutes | Ages 13+ | 1 Participant Per Class
Asheville
30 Minutes
LGBTQ-Friendly
North Carolina Glass Center
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Lowcountry Seafood Boil
All Ages • 3 Hours • 6 People Covered, Can Accommodate up to 10 Total
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Blackbeard Scuba
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Speakeasy & Prohibition Wilmington Tour
a history and architecture tour with stops at hidden watering holes
Wilmington
2.5 Hours
Wilmington Walking Tours
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Private Referee Add On
1-4 Hour Extensions Available • Extend Your Private Event for an Extra Hour or More!
Durham
Private Tours
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Shark Tooth Island Rentals
We deliver equipment to the launch location
Wilmington
2 Hours - Full Day Rental
Kayak
Aussie Yaks
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Holiday Lights Segway Tour
Charlotte
1.5 hr
History Tour, Segway
Charlotte NC Tours
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Teen Camp!
3 Hours/Day, Monday-Friday • Ages 13-17 • The BEST place for your student to be this Summer!
Blue Magic — 24 ft Bentley Pontoon
Ages 21+ to rent • 4-8 Hours
4-8 Hours
Boat Tour
My Lake Life llc
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NC Coastal Reserve Series: Permuda Nature Reserve in Topsail
Explore the Permuda NC Coastal Reserve of Stump Sound in Topsail
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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Kayak Tours Explore All
Tandem Bike Rental
Fun Ride for Two! Rider's height range: 5'2" - 6'1"
Holly Shelter Creek Kayaking Adventure
3 Hour Trip • Nature at It's Best! • Mon - Sun
Club Memberships
Join the Kayak Carolina Paddling Club!
Private Tours
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Canoe, Eco Tour, Environmental Attraction, Guided Tour, Kayak, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities, Wellness, Wildlife, Winter Activities, Workshop
Kayak Carolina
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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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Masonboro Island Nature Tour of the Reserve
2.5 - 3 Hours • Beginners and First Timers Welcome
Beach Cooler Rental
Full Moon Kayaking with Picnic
3 Hour Trip • Experience The Awe of Paddling Under A Full Moon
Cape Fear River Series: Downtown Wilmington to Riverlights Marina
Ride the Tide from Scenic Downtown Wilmington along Eagle Island, down to Riverlights Marina
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
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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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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Downtown Nomad Tour - Single Tickets
40 minutes • Ages 12+
Roan Highlands Tour (Full Day)
$255 - $295 per person | 8-Hour Trip | All Levels Welcome!
Driving Tour
Asheville
90 minutes
History Tour
Hood Huggers International
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Veterans Community Day - Flame Shop
May 2 | Donation Based | 30 Minutes | Ages 11+ | 1 Participant Per Class
Asheville
30 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
North Carolina Glass Center
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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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Tandem/Double Bike Private Tour
1.5 hours • For 12-30 people
Asheville
Private Tours
Amazing Pubcycle
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Hot Shop 201: Intermediate Glassblowing - Asheville
$925 I 8 weeks (3 hours per week) I Ages 16+ | Wednesday Evenings
Asheville
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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Paintball Tours Explore All
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 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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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 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 - 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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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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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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Boat Tours Explore All
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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Paloma Blanca USCG Charter with Captain
All Ages • 2 and 3 and 4 Hour Options • 6-12 Passengers
2 and 3 and 4 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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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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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
All ages! • 2 Hours
Carolina Beach
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Technique Marine LLC
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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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Sunset River Cruise
Full Bar | Enjoy the holiday lights & the Sunset!
Wilmington
Boat Tour
Cape Fear Riverboats
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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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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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Club Memberships
Join the Kayak Carolina Paddling Club!
Private Tours
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Canoe, Eco Tour, Environmental Attraction, Guided Tour, Kayak, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities, Wellness, Wildlife, Winter Activities, Workshop
Kayak Carolina
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