What to do in North Carolina

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium

SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium

NZ$44
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

NZ$66
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Gatlinburg: Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

NZ$29
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

NZ$66
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Impossibilities Magic Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Impossibilities Magic Show

NZ$44
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Impossibilities Magic Show
Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

NZ$25
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Gatlinburg: Anakeesta Adventure Park Entry Ticket

Gatlinburg: Anakeesta Adventure Park Entry Ticket

NZ$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gatlinburg: Anakeesta Adventure Park Entry Ticket
Charlotte: Guided City Sightseeing Tour by Cart

Charlotte: Guided City & History Sightseeing Tour by E-Cart

NZ$59
per adult
Charlotte: Guided City & History Sightseeing Tour by E-Cart
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Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruise

Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 149 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$50 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Activity duration is 365 days
8.4 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$30 per traveller
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Myrtle Beach: Sunset S'mores & Owl Call

Myrtle Beach: Sunset S'mores & Owl Call

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$87 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Gatlinburg Ghost Tours: Gilded Age Graves and Ghouls

Gatlinburg Ghost Tours: Gilded Age Graves and Ghouls

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.2 out of 10 with 33 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$48 per adult
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Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour

Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$213 per adult
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What to do in North Carolina

Stay near popular North Carolina attractions

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Bank of America Stadium

8.8/5 (3,701 reviews)
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium 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 Asheville Art Museum and Grove Arcade.

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Wilmington Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Wilmington Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Boardwalk.

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Downtown Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums 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 Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse.

 

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Day trip destinations from North Carolina

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Charlotte

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Kinston

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Rocky Mount

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Albemarle

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Boiling Springs

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Chesapeake

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