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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 …More

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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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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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 …More

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...

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$81
Outer Banks North Carolina Helicopter Tour Ocean View

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 …More

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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...

10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$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 …More

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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...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
Introduction Helicopter Tour : Outer Banks North Carolina

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 …More

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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...

5 minutes Free Cancellation
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Hourly Single Kayak Rental in Whalebone in Nags Head

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 …More

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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...

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Stand Up Paddledboard Rental, Jordan Lake

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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$60
1.5 hour Jordan Lake Sea Doo Rental - up to 3 people/1 jetski

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, …More

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,...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$300
Wright Brothers Adventure Helicopter Tour

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 …More

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...

20 minutes Free Cancellation
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$195
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour

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 …More

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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...

85 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

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 …More

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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...

85 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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Comedy Sightseeing Tour Hey Asheville by LaZoom

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 …More

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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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$52
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

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 …More

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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...

85 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views

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 …More

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$74
Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour

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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$27
Waterfall Jeep Tour - Backroads and Scenic Views

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 …More

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
Asheville Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Trolley Tour

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 …More

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...

1 hour 40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$41
The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour

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 …More

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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...

85 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$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, …More

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,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$27
Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour

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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$45
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