The best family-friendly activities in North Carolina for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Explore Asheville on E Bike
Explore Asheville on our 15-mile guided electric bike tour and see more of the city in one unforgettable ride! Our comfortable e-bikes make it easy...
$69

Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour
Cruise through the heart of Raleigh on a plush motorized Rydable! In just one hour, you’ll see downtown’s highlights, hear fun stories about the city’s...
$69

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat to an extensive list of over 300 living species. On our kayak tours, we get the chance to...
$70

Masonboro Island Ferry
Get away from the crowds and hop On the shamrock to Masonboro Island Spend a quarter or half day exploring NC largest marine santuary ....
$75

An exclusive 90-minute charter experience aboard the beautiful Cruisin’ Tiki on the Cape Fear river Wilmington. With its tiki bar, rocking Bluetooth soundbar, and lively...
$79

This experience goes beyond a typical classroom-style workshop by giving you the chance to learn by doing. Instead of just talking through gear and techniques,...
$79

There's no need to look for the perfect lipstick color when you can make it at Lip Print Beauty Bar! In this workshop, a trained...
$80

Lip Print Beauty Bar Charlotte is pleased to offer such a unique activity. Lip Print Beauty Bar Charlotte gives guests the chance to make the...
$85

Butter My Way is the ultimate hands on experience to customize the perfect body butter for your skin needs. Enjoy crafting a body butter that...
$85

Surf Lessons on the Outer Banks
Learn to surf on the Outer Banks in one of our daily surf lessons. Lesson includes ocean safety, surfboard anatomy 101, paddling technique, proper pop...
$89

Our Rydables tour will entertain your entire family - from toddlers to grandparents on a fun guided tour of Uptown Charlotte! Ages 2 to 11...
$89

Go beyond the basics with 90 minutes of fun on your plush Rydable! Explore more of downtown Raleigh’s landmarks, hidden gems, and vibrant districts while...
$89

Charlotte Rydables Ghost Tour
Charlotte is an old city dating back to the 1700s, the perfect setting for a ghost tour. Ever wonder who’s haunting the city of Charlotte?...
$89

Sailing Charters in Wilmington
After a successful first three seasons I am happy to be here for a fourth season!!! Sail in style on the historic Wilmington river walk....
$89

Along the way, your expert guide will share fascinating insights into the region’s rich ecology, wildlife, and geology—bringing the forest to life through storytelling and...
$94

City Tour
Step back in time and explore the roots of the Blue Ridge Mountains! This is Perfect for all ages, this experience is equal parts education,...
$94

Breathtaking vistas, intimate nature encounters, and rich mountain culture await! Highlights include stops at some of the Parkway’s most breathtaking overlooks, such as Craggy Pinnacle...
$94

Your guide will share the science and stories behind the spectacle—explaining how the region’s rich biodiversity, elevation range, and climate create such vivid and lasting...
$94

Downtown Raleigh packs three centuries of food history into a three-hour walk, and no two stops taste alike. Start with a steamed Char Siu Bao,...
$108

Blue Ridge Parkway Guided Jeep Tour
*The Fall Foliage Tour runs from October 3rd to 31st* Join a small group of like-minded individuals for a jeep ride on America's most famous...
$109

As featured in Southern Living Magazine and MSN News, discover the authentic beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway with a naturalist guide to show you...
$109

