The best family-friendly activities in North Carolina for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)
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2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck
The Bender family continues a 50 year tradition of traveling in open air style safari vehicles north of Corolla along the ocean and sand dunes on...
$65
2-HOUR VALIDATED PARKING with purchase in attached parking deck only. Voted Charlotte's Best 2025 and 2026. Southern Charm has the best customer care! The TRUE...
$39
Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco-Friendly Cart!!! Public parking conveniently located at meeting location! Join us for a 90 min historical city tour of...
$39
Enjoy a relaxing ride on the river on our comfortable 46' catamaran as you learn more about Wilmington, NC from our friendly captain and crew....
$24
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...
$49
2-HOUR VALIDATED PARKING with purchase in attached parking deck only. Voted Charlotte's Best 2025 and 2026. Southern Charm has the best customer care! The TRUE...
$39
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
Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise
Come on a sunset tour with us and catch some beautiful views! We also tell some interesting history about the island and then play some...
$50
On this 90 minute historic, ghostly walking tour in uptown Charlotte you'll be guided by lantern light, listening to the stories and haunts of local...
$27
Experience the “Land of Waterfalls” in our custom safari-style jeep. This is a must-do tour when visiting Asheville! This tour allows you to see our...
$119
There is no better way to DISCOVER and EXPLORE Asheville! Hop-on board one of Cool Destinations’s nostalgic trolleys for a fully narrated journey, highlighting the...
$41
Experience Charlotte’s rich history and vibrant city energy! Our knowledgeable Charlotte local guides bring the city’s history to life through fascinating stories, local insights, and...
$39
Discover a world where reality bends at Museum of Illusions Charlotte. With over 50 interactive exhibits, guests can challenge their perceptions and engage their sense...
$33
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
Explore the wonders of the ocean at SEA LIFE Charlotte–Concord, featuring over 5,000 marine animals including tropical fish, sea turtles, and the giant Pacific octopus....
$20
Discover the best of Asheville on this 2-Hour Public or Private Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour with Local Guide. As you take in some of the...
$5
Our walking tour is something the entire family will enjoy. You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through downtown Manteo telling you the spooky...
$25
Give us one-hour, we share the highlights of Charlotte History, Arts, Sports and Culture. A fun, fast-paced guided loop of the Center CIty, we travel...
$15
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
Kayak Rental on the Outer Banks
We are the only kayak rental company right next to the Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve. This paddling area is hands down one of the...
$35
