Things to do in North Carolina

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium

SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium

RM105
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket

Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket

RM135
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket
Gatlinburg: Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

RM70
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Museum of the Cherokee People Admission Ticket

Museum of the Cherokee People Admission Ticket

RM61
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Museum of the Cherokee People Admission Ticket
"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of Charlotte

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

RM205
per adult
"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of Charlotte
Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour

Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour

RM184
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour
3 - 3.5 HR Smoky Mtn. Cherokee Eco Elk Safari Jeep Adventure

Smoky Mountain Elk & Waterfall Jeep Tour

RM614
per adult
Smoky Mountain Elk & Waterfall Jeep Tour
Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

RM61
per traveller
74% of travellers recommend
Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Afternoon Sailboat Cruise

Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour

RM491
per adult
Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour
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Bank of America Stadium

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Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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Uptown Charlotte

Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Uptown Charlotte. A visit to Bank of America Stadium or Spectrum Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop or Charlotte Transportation Center Station to get around town.

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Downtown Asheville

Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Grove Arcade and Pack Square.

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Downtown Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

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South Nags Head

While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse.

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Wilmington Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Wilmington Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Lake Park.

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Fayetteville

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Pinehurst

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Roxboro