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

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

Floating Bar Crawl Tour
Asheville is known for Beer and Nature! We combine the two. This is a fun trip to bar hop by raft. We will casually float...
$81

Your adventure begins as you lift off from Dare Co Airport, where you'll quickly climb above the breathtaking waters of the Roanoke Sound. Fly over...
$97

Kayak Tour of Lake James
Lead by a certified naturalist, the Lake James kayak tour is a half day tour spent on a serene lake beneath blue skies. Along the...
$125

Take in the stunning Outer Banks from above with OBX Helicopter Tours. Perfect for families and couples alike, these tours offer a unique perspective of...
$52

This location is the ideal location for a first time paddler to try kayaking. The water is very shallow (less than waist deep) and we...
$29

Our paddleboard and other non-motorized water equipment rentals launch from Farrington Point hand carried boat launch - one of the moat popular locations on all...
$60

Whether you are looking for an exhilarating jetski experience on Jordan Lake, or want to leisurely explore the more than 400 miles of pristine shoreline,...
$300

Take a breathtaking helicopter flight over the Outer Banks, where aviation history began. Soar above the iconic Wright Brothers National Memorial, witness the stunning Roanoke...
$195

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

November 24 through December 27, LaZoom’s Hey Asheville Comedy Sightseeing Tour puts a hysterical twist on the holidays. See Asheville sights, laugh together and make...
$52

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

Join us on a fun-filled and informative electric bike tour of Asheville! Approximately 3-hours long, this e-bike tour is the perfect way to experience the city’s...
$74

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

Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
Experience the spookiest sites of downtown Asheville with your expert local guide. Enjoy hair-raising tales and dark history! Created & owned by Joshua P. Warren,...
$27

See Charlotte's iconic landmarks and exciting neighborhoods on this 90-minute bus tour. As we explore Charlotte, your tour guide (a local comedian) will put a...
$45

