Top Things to Do in North Carolina

We compared all 137 experiences in North Carolina so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 137 experiences from US$ 5 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

All tours (41–60 of 137)

Charlotte: Uptown Rydables Tour for Families & Kids
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Charlotte: Uptown Rydables Tour for Families & KidsFeel the city’s pulse on a Charlotte Rydables tour: cruise Uptown, laugh with your guide, and explore parks & art spots together. Includes all fees.
100 reviews
4.95★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day except Tuesday
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Manteo Ghost Tour: Haunted Sites & Lost Colony Stories
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Travelers' pick
Manteo Ghost Tour: Haunted Sites & Lost Colony StoriesWalk a mile through Manteo's haunted landmarks after dark with a local guide sharing paranormal encounters at the White Doe Inn, cemetery grounds.
92 reviews
4.35★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 26per person
Hang Gliding Lesson Outer Banks: 5 Training Flights
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Travelers' pick
Hang Gliding Lesson Outer Banks: 5 Training FlightsLearn to hang glide at Jockey's Ridge State Park with ground school and five training flights over two hours, just miles from where the Wright Brothers flew.
92 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 158per person
Alligator River Kayak Adventure: Outer Banks wildlife paddling
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Alligator River Kayak Adventure: Outer Banks wildlife paddlingPaddle through Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge on the Outer Banks for two hours searching for black bears, red wolves.
91 reviews
4.78★
Duration
2h
Wed and Fri
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Charlotte Haunted & True Crime Golf Cart Tour
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Charlotte Haunted & True Crime Golf Cart Tour90-minute golf cart tour through Charlotte's Fourth Ward and Old Settlers' Cemetery on Friday & Saturday nights. Includes ghost stories, true crime history, and local guide commentary.
91 reviews
4.66★
Duration
1h 30m
Fri
19:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Wilmington: E-Bike City Tour, Greenfield Lake & Soda Pop District
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Travelers' pick
Wilmington: E-Bike City Tour, Greenfield Lake & Soda Pop DistrictFeel the pulse of Wilmington on an e-bike tour: ride through the Cargo District, Greenfield Lake Park, and vibrant neighborhoods with a local guide. Includes e-bike rental.
89 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Kayaking in Kitty Hawk Woods Maritime Forest, Outer Banks
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking in Kitty Hawk Woods Maritime Forest, Outer BanksPaddle through Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve on the Outer Banks, a 1,824-acre maritime forest where certified guides lead you by kayak to spot osprey.
87 reviews
4.67★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
Mon and Sat
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise: Dolphins & Island History
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Travelers' pick
Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise: Dolphins & Island HistoryCatch the sunset from a spacious cruising vessel on Wrightsville Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway.
80 reviews
4.50★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
16:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Cullowhee: Horseback Trail Ride Azalea & Fern Forests
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Travelers' pick
Cullowhee: Horseback Trail Ride Azalea & Fern ForestsFeel the mountain air in Cullowhee on a guided horseback ride through flame azalea and fern forests, with safety training, all gear provided, and local guides.
80 reviews
4.61★
Duration
1h 45m
start times · Tue–Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Blowing Rock: Moses Cone Park Horse & Carriage Ride
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Travelers' pick
Blowing Rock: Moses Cone Park Horse & Carriage RideLet the quiet clip-clop of horses guide you through Moses H. Cone Park in Blowing Rock, with private carriage ride, local stories, and time to bring your own snacks.
75 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Greensboro Ghost Tour: Downtown History by Candlelight
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Best value
Greensboro Ghost Tour: Downtown History by CandlelightWalk the streets of Downtown Greensboro at night with a guide and candlelight, visiting sites tied to Revolutionary War battles, Civil War hospitals.
74 reviews
4.74★
Duration
1h 30m
Wed and Fri
19:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 26per person
ATV Riding in Smoky Mountains: 15+ Miles of Mountain Trails
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Travelers' pick
ATV Riding in Smoky Mountains: 15+ Miles of Mountain TrailsRide 15+ miles of backcountry trails through the Smoky Mountains at elevations over a mile high, crossing streams and viewing a 120-foot waterfall with a guide and UTV.
59 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 8 Mar 2027Live guide ENfromUS$ 425per person
Ziplining in Saluda, NC: 11 lines through Green River Gorge
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Ziplining in Saluda, NC: 11 lines through Green River GorgeZipline through Green River Gorge near Saluda with 11 lines, three rappels and a sky bridge. Guides handle safety, braking is automatic.
53 reviews
4.91★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Indoor Skydiving in Charlotte: 2 Flights with Instructor
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Indoor Skydiving in Charlotte: 2 Flights with InstructorTwo flights in a vertical wind tunnel at iFLY Charlotte with one-on-one instruction from a certified flight instructor, training and all gear included.
51 reviews
4.02★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Every day
21
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Cataloochee Valley Jeep Safari: Wild Elk & Historic Homesteads
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Likely to sell out
Cataloochee Valley Jeep Safari: Wild Elk & Historic HomesteadsOpen-air Jeep tour through Cataloochee Valley near Asheville with local guide, historic building access, and wild elk viewing across 3.5.
39 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
14:00
Live guide ENfromUS$ 175per person
Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington: 90-minute haunted tour
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Travelers' pick
Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington: 90-minute haunted tour90-minute guided ghost walk through Wilmington's most haunted homes and burial grounds, led by costumed storytellers who've spooked over half a million guests since 1999.
33 reviews
4.52★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
18:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Pisgah National Forest Jeep Adventure Waterfall Tour from Brevard
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Pisgah National Forest Jeep Adventure Waterfall Tour from BrevardJeep tour from Brevard into Pisgah National Forest visiting 2–3 waterfalls in 3 hours, with expert guide, rain ponchos and hiking poles included.
32 reviews
4.84★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 94per person
Charlotte Mural Art Tour: Street Art & Uptown by Cart
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Likely to sell out
Charlotte Mural Art Tour: Street Art & Uptown by CartRide through Uptown Charlotte on a guided mural tour by party golf cart, stopping at street art installations and landmarks like Bank of America Stadium.
27 reviews
4.70★
Duration
1h–1h 30m
start times · Tue–Sun
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Blue Ridge Mountains: Photo tour with local guides
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Blue Ridge Mountains: Photo tour with local guidesJoin a hands-on photography tour in the Blue Ridge Mountains with award-winning local guides. Includes instruction, secret spots & tripods. Book now.
26 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Every day
14:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Tandem Hang Gliding in Outer Banks: Fly at 2000 Feet
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Travelers' pick
Tandem Hang Gliding in Outer Banks: Fly at 2000 FeetFly tandem in a hang glider up to 2000 feet above the Outer Banks with a certified instructor, helmet and harness included. The closest thing to soaring like a bird.
25 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h
Next departure: 2 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 211per person
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