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Asheville Food Tours: Downtown tastings with local guidesAsheville Food Tours is a guided tasting tour through Downtown Asheville Arts District with 6 to 8 stops at local restaurants, lasting 3 to 3.5 hours. The guides—Paddy, Stu Helm and Sarah Ray—have deep ties to the restaurant community and lead the same tours year after year, which means the tastings stay consistent and the relationships with chefs stay strong. Alcohol is included at no extra cost, and the portions across all stops add up to a full meal.Is it for me?The 3 to 3.5 hour window means you can fit the tour into a morning or early afternoon and still have time to explore the rest of Asheville or plan dinners elsewhere—and the guides' connections to restaurant owners give you insider recommendations for the rest of your trip.
Charlotte: Uptown Rydables Tour for Families & KidsYou’ll cruise Uptown Charlotte on quirky Rydables with your family, guided by a local who shares stories about parks, historic neighborhoods, and public art. Expect laughter, odd facts (like blue porch ceilings), and plenty of chances to pause for photos or just soak up the city’s energy together.
Charlotte Haunted & True Crime Golf Cart TourYou ride an open-air electric golf cart through Charlotte's Fourth Ward, Old Settlers' Cemetery, and other haunted sites while a local guide recounts ghost stories and true crime history. The motorized route covers 72+ acres and multiple neighborhoods in 90 minutes, with stops where you step off to hear the stories in place. Tours run Friday and Saturday nights with a six-person minimum, and parking is discounted with your ticket.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to cover Charlotte's haunted and true crime history without spending hours on foot, and want to see the actual cemeteries and neighborhoods where the stories happened — the golf cart is what makes 72+ acres and multiple sites fit into a single evening.
Alligator River Kayak Adventure: Outer Banks wildlife paddlingAlligator River Kayak Adventure is a two-hour guided kayaking trip through a 125,000-acre wildlife refuge on the Outer Banks where you search for black bears, endangered red wolves, alligators, bald eagles and river otters from your own kayak. The refuge sits on land that once held a logging and whiskey distilling community during Prohibition. Kayaks, life jackets, paddles and safety equipment are included; a live English-speaking guide leads groups year-round. Children from age two are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available.Is it for me?The trip asks for steady paddling over two hours, so come with moderate fitness and a willingness to move the paddle yourself—this is not a float-and-watch experience. If you want to search for wildlife from the water instead of a boat deck, and you're comfortable handling a kayak at an intermediate pace, this refuge delivers black bears and red wolves most paddlers never see on the Outer Banks.
Blue Ridge Parkway: Scenic Drive Tour with Naturalist & Photo StopsYou’ll glide along the Blue Ridge Parkway with a certified naturalist who knows every curve and story behind these mountains. Expect peaceful photo stops, easy walks under rhododendrons, and real local insight from your guide. It’s less about rushing and more about soaking in those quiet moments—maybe even catching yourself smiling at an unexpected view.
Outer Banks: Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson on Jockey’s RidgeYou’ll start with ground school near Jockey’s Ridge before gearing up with helmet and harness for your beginner hang gliding lesson. Walk out onto the dunes with your guide and try five short training flights, feeling that first rush of lift just like early aviators did. Expect sandy shoes, shaky nerves, and real laughter—plus a view you won’t forget.
Wilmington: E-Bike City Tour, Greenfield Lake & Soda Pop DistrictYou’ll ride high-performance e-bikes through Wilmington’s creative neighborhoods, glide along shaded trails in Greenfield Lake Park (watch for gators), pause for ice cream or coffee in the Soda Pop District, and hear local stories from your guide. It’s relaxed but full—expect laughter, new sights, and small surprises along the way.
Manteo Ghost Tour: Haunted Sites & Lost Colony StoriesA guided walking tour through Manteo explores haunted sites tied to the Lost Colony and local paranormal lore, led by a guide who shares firsthand accounts of ghostly encounters. The tour covers roughly a mile on foot, visiting locations including 602 Cemetery Rd, the White Doe Inn, Town Common Park, and the Roanoke Island ghost ship site. Minimum age is 13; the guide speaks English and the tour runs about an hour after dark.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the paranormal history of Manteo told by someone who knows the local accounts firsthand—the guide shares what residents have actually reported at each stop, not invented scares. The one-hour walk after dark means you experience the sites when the atmosphere itself shifts, which is when most of the documented encounters occur.
Kayaking in Kitty Hawk Woods Maritime Forest, Outer BanksKayaking in Kitty Hawk Woods Maritime Forest on the Outer Banks is a beginner-friendly paddle through one of North Carolina's largest deciduous maritime forest habitats, where calm creeks wind past osprey, egrets, herons, turtles and river otter. The tour lasts 1.5 to 2 hours and includes a quality sit-in kayak, paddle, life jacket and first aid kit, with a live certified guide leading groups year-round. Children from age 2 are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available.Is it for me?At 1.5 to 2 hours, this paddle fits into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day—beginner-friendly and calm enough for families with young children, so you're not fighting current or crowds to see the wildlife.
Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise: Dolphins & Island HistoryA 1½-hour sunset cruise on Wrightsville Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway near Wilmington, where you relax aboard a spacious vessel while a guide shares the island's history and you watch for bottlenose dolphins at the time they're most active. Drinks are welcome; children from age 1 ride free; the boat departs in the evening as the light changes.Is it for me?The boat runs in the evening as the light changes, so you're watching the sunset in real time rather than chasing it—bring drinks and settle in for the pace of the water and the dolphins' schedule, not a timetable.
Cullowhee: Horseback Trail Ride Azalea & Fern ForestsYou’ll meet your horse at Arrowmont Stables in Cullowhee before heading into mountain trails lined with wild flame azaleas and cool pine forests. Guided by locals who know every turn, you’ll get safety tips, all gear provided—even ponchos if it rains—and plenty of time to get comfortable before setting off. Expect quiet moments among trees and some laughter along the way.
Greensboro Ghost Tour: Downtown History by CandlelightA 90-minute candlelit walking tour of Downtown Greensboro led by a professional guide, visiting the Carolina Theatre, M'Coul's, the Biltmore Hotel and other sites linked to the city's troubling past—battlefields, war hospitals, epidemics, mass graves, riots and fires. The tour meets at the Melvin Municipal Building and runs subject to favorable weather; a minimum of four attendees is required to operate.Is it for me?Book the 8:00 PM departure if you want to start after dinner; choose 7:00 PM if an earlier evening works better for your schedule. Either way, the candlelight and the guide's knowledge of local history are the same—the choice is just about which time fits your evening.
Blowing Rock: Moses Cone Park Horse & Carriage RideYou’ll ride by horse-drawn carriage through Moses H. Cone Park in Blowing Rock, hearing local stories as you pass historic manor views and forested trails. Bring your own snacks for the journey and let someone else do the guiding—there’s a quiet magic in slowing down like this.
Smoky Mountain Jeep Tour: Elk & Waterfall, 99% Wildlife SightingsA guided safari-style jeep tour through Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a local Cherokee or Appalachian descendant guide, combining wildlife viewing in prime elk habitat with scenic stops at Mingo Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Cherokee, North Carolina. The afternoon departure carries a 99% elk sighting success rate. The tour runs 3 to 4 hours in a small open-air group jeep, departing from Maggie Valley.Is it for me?Book the afternoon Elk Tour if you want the 99% elk sighting success rate and are willing to time the departure around when the herds are most active in the valleys. The morning and other departures follow the same scenic route and stops but do not carry the same wildlife guarantee.
Blue Ridge Mountains: Photo tour with local guidesSpend half a day exploring secret waterfalls and mountain vistas in the Blue Ridge Mountains with award-winning local photographers Chris & Bonnie. You’ll get hands-on tips for your camera, use their tripods if needed, and discover hidden spots most visitors miss — plus plenty of laughs and muddy boots along the way. It’s an experience that lingers long after your photos are edited.
Asheville city tour: Gilded Age history with a local guideA three-hour guided walking tour of downtown Asheville's Arts District led by a knowledgeable local guide who brings the city's Gilded Age history to life. You'll move through historic streets learning how Asheville became a mountain retreat for America's wealthiest families and discover the surprising stories that shaped the community. The tour welcomes children from age 5 and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you're without a car—the tour departs from downtown where buses run, and your guide navigates both the route and Asheville's history.
Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington: 90-minute haunted tourThe Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington is a 90-minute guided tour through the city's most actively haunted sites, led by professional storytellers in full costume. You visit five distinct locations chosen from 28 haunted homes and burial grounds, so the route varies each night. Guides average seven years with the company and share recent ghost encounters alongside the history of each site. The tour covers 8–12 city blocks on foot from the riverfront.Is it for me?Book this if you're joining a small group and want a tour that rotates through different haunted sites each night—locals return because the 28-location rotation means you're not repeating the same five stops. The costumed guides are professional storytellers, not actors, so the focus stays on Wilmington's actual history and documented encounters rather than theatrical staging.
Asheville Ghost Tour: Riverside Cemetery & Montford NeighborhoodThis is a guided ghost tour of Asheville that walks through Riverside Cemetery and the Montford neighborhood, stopping at sites tied to local hauntings and historical crimes. The tour is the only one in the city that enters a cemetery, giving you access to the receiving vault and stories about the authors buried there, the mass murderer Will Harris, and spirits said to remain. The walk takes two hours and covers moderate ground; you'll also get recommendations for restaurants and bars that fit the ghostly theme.Is it for me?The guide delivers stories and history as you walk, so you'll follow comfortably at a conversational pace—this works well if you want ghost stories and local history without a rushed schedule or heavy physical demands beyond steady walking for two hours.
Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour: Self-Guided at Your PaceThis self-guided walking tour of Charlotte's Fourth Ward uses a smartphone app with professionally produced audio to tell the stories of haunted sites including Old Settlers' Cemetery, Founders Hall, and local taverns. You control the pace entirely—pause to linger at any stop, grab a drink, take photos, or skip ahead whenever you want. The audio guide is in English and suitable for ages 12 and up.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to explore Charlotte's haunted history without a group or a guide setting the pace. The self-guided format means you can linger at the cemetery for photos, duck into a pub for a drink, or move through stops quickly—whatever suits your mood and schedule that day.
Charlotte Airport Transfer: Private Sedan & SUV PickupYou book online, get confirmed within a day, and receive a voucher with your driver's contact info. A professional picks you up from your Charlotte-area hotel at your requested time and drives you directly to CLT in a private sedan or SUV, with your flight details tracked. No waiting for shuttles, no negotiating fares — just a fixed price per person and a relaxed ride to the airport.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation and shuttle van stops — the fixed price and direct route mean you leave your hotel relaxed and arrive at CLT with time to spare, without managing the timing yourself.
