Top North Carolina Outdoor Activities

Q: What are the best options for North Carolina Outdoor Activities?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best North Carolina Outdoor Activities are: 2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise Waterfall Jeep Tour - Backroads and Scenic Views

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for North Carolina Outdoor Activities Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly North Carolina Outdoor Activities are: Jumpmasters OBX Fun Park Axe Throwing Training Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart Indoor Golf Simulators in Charlotte NC Tap In LoSo View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which North Carolina Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

North Carolina Outdoor Activities with Instant Confirmation include: Self-Guided Charlotte Chakra Alignment Walking Adventure Blue Ridge Parkway South Self Guided Audio Tour Jumpmasters OBX Fun Park Axe Throwing Training Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which North Carolina Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These North Carolina Outdoor Activities include Hotel Pickup: Blue Ridge Parkway and Waterfall Hiking Tour from Asheville Exploration of Majestic Crystal Coast Carolina Waterfalls and Highlands Private VIP Boutique Tour View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more North Carolina trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked North Carolina Tours. Top 10 North Carolina 2026 Senior-friendly tours North Carolina The best tours and activities for culture lovers in North Carolina Top Day Trips from North Carolina Things to do in North Carolina this summer View all North Carolina Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in North Carolina?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in North Carolina are: North Carolina Luxury & Special Occasions North Carolina Luxury Tours North Carolina Outdoor Activities North Carolina Cultural & Theme Tours North Carolina Nature & Wildlife View all tour styles in North Carolina →

Self-Guided Charlotte Chakra Alignment Walking Adventure

What Sets Chakra Walks Apart: Chakra Walks is more than a walking tour — it’s a mindful, energy-aligned journey through America’s most spiritually resonant cities. …More

Charlotte, USA

5.0 (1)

Self-Guided Charlotte Chakra Alignment Walking Adventure

What Sets Chakra Walks Apart: Chakra Walks is more than a walking tour — it’s a mindful, energy-aligned journey through America’s most spiritually resonant cities....

1 to 3 hours

5.0 (1)

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$5

Blue Ridge Parkway South Self Guided Audio Tour

Embark on a captivating journey from Asheville to Cherokee with this Blue Ridge Parkway self-guided driving tour. As you set out on this scenic drive, …More

Asheville, USA

3.7 (3)

Blue Ridge Parkway South Self Guided Audio Tour

Embark on a captivating journey from Asheville to Cherokee with this Blue Ridge Parkway self-guided driving tour. As you set out on this scenic drive,...

11 to 13 hours Free Cancellation

3.7 (3)

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$13

The only trampoline park on the Outer Banks! Veteran and locally owned, Jumpmasters features obstacle course lanes, a climbing wall, foam pit with foam pugil …More

Outer Banks, USA

4.5 (13)

Jumpmasters OBX Fun Park

The only trampoline park on the Outer Banks! Veteran and locally owned, Jumpmasters features obstacle course lanes, a climbing wall, foam pit with foam pugil...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.5 (13)

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$16

Get ready to let your inner Warrior out! Urban Axe Throwing in Pittsboro is the hippest sport around! Our certified Axe Coaches will teach proper …More

Raleigh, USA

5.0 (2)

Axe Throwing Training

Get ready to let your inner Warrior out! Urban Axe Throwing in Pittsboro is the hippest sport around! Our certified Axe Coaches will teach proper...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$24

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

Charlotte, USA

4.9 (1,645)

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...

85 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,645)

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$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 …More

Charlotte, USA

4.9 (1,144)

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...

85 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,144)

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$39

Indoor Golf Simulators in Charlotte NC Tap In LoSo

Discover the ultimate indoor golf experience at Tap In in Charlotte's LoSo area. With eight premium golf simulators, enjoy the thrill of playing iconic courses …More

Charlotte, USA

5.0 (1)

Indoor Golf Simulators in Charlotte NC Tap In LoSo

Discover the ultimate indoor golf experience at Tap In in Charlotte's LoSo area. With eight premium golf simulators, enjoy the thrill of playing iconic courses...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$40

Charlotte Black History Golf Cart Tour Discover Hidden Legacies

What we do differently from other Golf Cart Tours is we cover much more ground riding into Charlotte's West Corridor rather than staying solely in …More

Charlotte, USA

5.0 (1)

Charlotte Black History Golf Cart Tour Discover Hidden Legacies

What we do differently from other Golf Cart Tours is we cover much more ground riding into Charlotte's West Corridor rather than staying solely in...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$44

Meditation with Horses at HapBE Valley in Asheville

This is not a typical meditation class. At HapBE Valley, meditation happens in the presence of horses animals deeply attuned to energy, emotion, and the …More

Asheville, USA

5.0 (4)

Meditation with Horses at HapBE Valley in Asheville

This is not a typical meditation class. At HapBE Valley, meditation happens in the presence of horses animals deeply attuned to energy, emotion, and the...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$45

Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour

Nightly tours on Friday and Saturday! Book quickly to reserve your spot. Brewery, cold soda, food, all at the Market where we pick up! Come …More

Charlotte, USA

4.7 (91)

Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour

Nightly tours on Friday and Saturday! Book quickly to reserve your spot. Brewery, cold soda, food, all at the Market where we pick up! Come...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (91)

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$49

Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Bus Tour

Nightly tours on Friday and Saturday!!! Book quickly to reserve your spot. Brewery, cold soda, food, all at the Market where we pick up! Come …More

Charlotte, USA

5.0 (2)

Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Bus Tour

Nightly tours on Friday and Saturday!!! Book quickly to reserve your spot. Brewery, cold soda, food, all at the Market where we pick up! Come...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$49

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 …More

Wilmington, USA

4.7 (83)

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (83)

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$50

"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of UpTown Charlotte

Cruising Through Uptown Charlotte Dive into the vibrant soul of Queen City like never before with our exclusive summer Mural Tour! Immerse yourself in the …More

Charlotte, USA

4.7 (27)

"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of UpTown Charlotte

Cruising Through Uptown Charlotte Dive into the vibrant soul of Queen City like never before with our exclusive summer Mural Tour! Immerse yourself in the...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (27)

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$50

Carolina Beach Shared Soundside Scenic Cruise

Ditch the shore and get out on the water. The Soundside Scenic Cruise is your ultimate summer escape! Cold drinks, warm sunshine, a good coastal …More

Carolina Beach, USA

5.0 (1)

Carolina Beach Shared Soundside Scenic Cruise

Ditch the shore and get out on the water. The Soundside Scenic Cruise is your ultimate summer escape! Cold drinks, warm sunshine, a good coastal...

1 hour 30 minutes

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$58

Celebrate the most enchanting time of year with the Asheville Holiday Season City Tour—a sparkling, story-filled adventure that highlights the city’s festive charm, historic beauty, …More

Asheville, USA

5.0 (3)

Asheville Holiday Season City Tour

Celebrate the most enchanting time of year with the Asheville Holiday Season City Tour—a sparkling, story-filled adventure that highlights the city’s festive charm, historic beauty,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$59

Eclectic and Electric Asheville E-Bike Tours - Downtown and More!

Discover Asheville the easy way — pedal assist, fat-tire e-bikes, and a local guide who actually knows the good stuff. We're the most affordable e-bike …More

Asheville, USA

5.0 (16)

Eclectic and Electric Asheville E-Bike Tours - Downtown and More!

Discover Asheville the easy way — pedal assist, fat-tire e-bikes, and a local guide who actually knows the good stuff. We're the most affordable e-bike...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (16)

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$60

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 …More

Outer Banks, USA

4.8 (2,915)

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (2,915)

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$65

Just be with the Horses at Hapbe Valley Asheville

Sometimes, you just need time with horses! Let's be honest — everyone loves them, but almost nobody actually gets to just be around them. That's …More

Asheville, USA

5.0 (1)

Just be with the Horses at Hapbe Valley Asheville

Sometimes, you just need time with horses! Let's be honest — everyone loves them, but almost nobody actually gets to just be around them. That's...

1 hour 30 minutes

5.0 (1)

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$65

Whether you want to see waterfalls, wildflowers, enjoy a quiet walk on a forested path, or climb a 6,000 foot peak, we will customize these …More

Asheville, USA

5.0 (151)

Privately Guided Half Day Hike

Whether you want to see waterfalls, wildflowers, enjoy a quiet walk on a forested path, or climb a 6,000 foot peak, we will customize these...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (151)

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$75

Forest Bathing is the simple practice of walking slowly through the forest, connecting with the environment with all senses rather than rushing to a destination. …More

Asheville, USA

5.0 (25)

Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy Walk

Forest Bathing is the simple practice of walking slowly through the forest, connecting with the environment with all senses rather than rushing to a destination....

3 hours

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$75

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for North Carolina Outdoor Activities?

What are the best kid-friendly options for North Carolina Outdoor Activities Tours?

Which North Carolina Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Which North Carolina Outdoor Activities have Free Cancellation?

North Carolina Outdoor Activities with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which North Carolina Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more North Carolina trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in North Carolina?