What to do in North Carolina

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Anakeesta - Enjoy the Magic in the Mountains

Anakeesta - There's Magic in the Mountains!

฿1,282
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Anakeesta - There's Magic in the Mountains!
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium

SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium

฿866
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Skip the Line: Museum of the Cherokee Indian Admission Ticket

Museum of the Cherokee People Admission Ticket

฿506
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Museum of the Cherokee People Admission Ticket
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks

฿573
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿540
per traveller
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Sunset Location on Banks Channel Perfect Photograph Shot

Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise

฿1,687
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise
Gatlinburg: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies & Combo Ticket

Gatlinburg: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies & Combo Ticket

฿1,508
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gatlinburg: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies & Combo Ticket
Asheville Adults-Only Comedy Ghost Tour by LaZoom

Adult Comedy Ghost Tour Ghosted by LaZoom

฿1,485
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Adult Comedy Ghost Tour Ghosted by LaZoom
Jumpmasters OBX Fun Park

Jumpmasters OBX Fun Park

฿553
per adult
Jumpmasters OBX Fun Park
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Spectrum Center

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Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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Uptown Charlotte

Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Uptown Charlotte. A visit to Spectrum Center or Bank of America Stadium might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop or Charlotte Transportation Center Station to get around town.

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Downtown Asheville

Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Grove Arcade and Pack Square.

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Downtown Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museums and The Acorn are top sights worth seeing.

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South Asheville

If you're spending some time in South Asheville, Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Park Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

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South Nags Head

While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.

Day trip destinations from North Carolina

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Charlotte

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Fayetteville

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Greensboro

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Wilmington

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Greenville

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Raleigh

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Belmont

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