Top things to do in North Carolina in Summer (Updated October 2026)

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Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Embark on an engaging scavenger hunt through the historic streets of Raleigh, North Carolina! Explore the quaint and beautiful historic downtown. See the historic sights …More

Embark on an engaging scavenger hunt through the historic streets of Raleigh, North Carolina! Explore the quaint and beautiful historic downtown. See the historic sights...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Charlotte Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Charlotte while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour. Play the game on your …More

Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Charlotte while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour. Play the game on your...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Old Salem's Ghost Self Guided Outside Walking Tour

See the historic and haunted sites of Old Salem. Go at your own pace. This tour is all outside and is self guided using our …More

See the historic and haunted sites of Old Salem. Go at your own pace. This tour is all outside and is self guided using our...

50 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$8
Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour - Smartphone guided audio/gps Tour at your own pace

Explore Charlotte's Forth Ward's most haunted sites and hear their story at your own pace and schedule. This tour, on our smart phone app, is …More

Explore Charlotte's Forth Ward's most haunted sites and hear their story at your own pace and schedule. This tour, on our smart phone app, is...

35 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation
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$7
Wrightsville Beach Private Boat Cruise: Island Hopping & Sandbars

Start your private boat adventure in Wrightsville Beach by meeting your captain at the dock and setting the vibe for your perfect day on the …More

Start your private boat adventure in Wrightsville Beach by meeting your captain at the dock and setting the vibe for your perfect day on the...

4 hours
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$876
Custom Boating Charters in Wilmington, NC

Explore the way the locals do on a custom boating adventure in Wilmington, NC. Whether you're island hopping, enjoying a sunset cruise, or embarking on …More

Explore the way the locals do on a custom boating adventure in Wilmington, NC. Whether you're island hopping, enjoying a sunset cruise, or embarking on...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$450
Private Efoil Adventure on Lake Norman, Lake Wylie or MIL with CharlotteEfoil

The most unique watersport experience, flight over water. We are with you every step of the way. Our instructors are in the water with you …More

The most unique watersport experience, flight over water. We are with you every step of the way. Our instructors are in the water with you...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$180
Thrilling Jet Ski Adventure in Raleigh

Enjoy a thrilling jet ski rental experience in Raleigh with flexible options ranging from 1 to 4 hours. Perfect for adventure seekers aged 22 and …More

Enjoy a thrilling jet ski rental experience in Raleigh with flexible options ranging from 1 to 4 hours. Perfect for adventure seekers aged 22 and...

1 hour
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$170
90 Minute Private Surf Lesson

Learn in a private setting the ways of Samurai everything you need to know about surfing and the ocean! …More

Learn in a private setting the ways of Samurai everything you need to know about surfing and the ocean!...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$115
Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Wrightsville Beach, NC

Great for families or large groups of friends that want to start their surfing journey together! A fun, healthy, safe way to let go and …More

Great for families or large groups of friends that want to start their surfing journey together! A fun, healthy, safe way to let go and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
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 …More

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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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$89
Alligator River Refuge at Buffalo City

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 …More

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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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Kitty Hawk Maritime Forrest and Marsh Tour

This is one of only a few maritime forests left along the Carolina Coast. The only way to view this area is on a kayak …More

This is one of only a few maritime forests left along the Carolina Coast. The only way to view this area is on a kayak...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
Fully Guided Rafting Trip

Fast Rivers opened in 1979. It's the second oldest company on the Nantahala River-- and our longevity is no accident. We're a small business and …More

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Fast Rivers opened in 1979. It's the second oldest company on the Nantahala River-- and our longevity is no accident. We're a small business and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Shark Tooth Island Tour

This tour is a “ripper” opportunity, ever dreamed of being Moana or Indiana Jones? Well put your wide brimmed hats on and lets get busy …More

This tour is a “ripper” opportunity, ever dreamed of being Moana or Indiana Jones? Well put your wide brimmed hats on and lets get busy...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Alligator River Kayak Adventure

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is a 125,000 acre wildlife preserve managed by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service. This incredible wildlife corridor was …More

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Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is a 125,000 acre wildlife preserve managed by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service. This incredible wildlife corridor was...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
iKayakCharlotte Kayak & SUP Rentals at Mountain Island Lake

Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour single kayak adventure on Mountain Island Lake near Charlotte, NC. Explore the lake at your own pace while taking in peaceful …More

Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour single kayak adventure on Mountain Island Lake near Charlotte, NC. Explore the lake at your own pace while taking in peaceful...

2 hours
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$52
Kitty Hawk Woods Kayak Tour

The Kitty Hawk Woods Maritime Forest Kayak Tour is hands down one of the best family ecotours experiences to be had on the islands of …More

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The Kitty Hawk Woods Maritime Forest Kayak Tour is hands down one of the best family ecotours experiences to be had on the islands of...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$49
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