What 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

CA $36
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Savannah History Guided Open Air Minibus Tour - Free Parking

Savannah History Guided Open Air Minibus Tour - Free Parking

CA $33
per adult
Savannah History Guided Open Air Minibus Tour - Free Parking
Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

CA $21
per traveller
74% of travellers recommend
Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

CA $35
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
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Spectrum Center

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Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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Uptown Charlotte

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Uptown Charlotte. A visit to Spectrum Center or Bank of America Stadium 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

Travelers to Downtown Asheville praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Grove Arcade and Pack Square.
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Downtown Raleigh

While visiting Downtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina State Capitol.
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South Nags Head

If you're spending some time in South Nags Head, Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
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Wilmington Beach

While Wilmington Beach isn't home to many top sights, Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.

 

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Day trip destinations from North Carolina

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Charlotte

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Fayetteville

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Wilmington

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Kinston

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Jacksonville

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Raleigh

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Pinehurst

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