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North Carolina Coast

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Historic Sites · Lighthouses · Piers & Boardwalks
Plan a trip to North Carolina Coast to explore a lengthy stretch of barrier island beaches. While there, you'll have a chance to discover some 480 km (300 mi) of beaches, each offering a different vibe and a range of activities. As you holiday in North Carolina Coast, you'll also find many coastal towns, adding urban things to do to your itinerary. Things to do in North Carolina Coast range from wreck diving and working on that perfect tan, to dining at fine restaurants and exploring historical sites. Plan your tour of North Carolina Coast and United States travel itinerary using our United States tour itinerary builder site.
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    Top North Carolina Coast tours

    FROM $58 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD 2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD
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    FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sunset Sail Tour Sunset Sail Tour
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    FROM $90 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day E-Bike Tour of Wilmington's History, Haunts & Breweries Half-Day E-Bike Tour of Wilmington's History, Haunts & Breweries
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    FROM $129 BOOK WITH VIATOR Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson
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    FROM $650 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Catamaran Sailing Tour in Wrightsville Beach Private Catamaran Sailing Tour in Wrightsville Beach
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    FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Afternoon Sail Afternoon Sail
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    FROM $21 BOOK WITH VIATOR Eagles Island 50 minute Narrated Boat Cruise Eagles Island 50 minute Narrated Boat Cruise
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    FROM $55 BOOK WITH VIATOR Nags Head Kayak Tour Nags Head Kayak Tour
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    Places to visit in North Carolina Coast

    WilmingtonTrip planner Best for: Room Escape Game, Historic Site, Landmark CorollaTrip planner Best for: Lighthouse, Safari, Nature / Wildlife Tour Hatteras IslandTrip planner Best for: Lighthouse, Specialty Museum, National Park OcracokeTrip planner Best for: Lighthouse, Wildlife Area, Cemetery Kure BeachTrip planner Best for: Aquarium, Military Museum, Pier / Boardwalk

    Regions of North Carolina Coast

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    Popular things to do in North Carolina Coast

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    Room Escape Game
    Room Escape Games
    Wilmington
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Cape Hatteras Lighthouse ©
    Lighthouse
    Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    Buxton
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Back Country Safari Tours ©
    Safari
    Back Country Safari Tours
    Corolla
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Off-Road Tour
    Off-Road Tours
    Corolla
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in North Carolina Coast

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    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    Corolla
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher ©
    Aquarium
    North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
    Kure Beach
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Topsail Island ©
    Island
    Topsail Island
    Surf City
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Jockey's Ridge State Park ©
    Geologic Formation
    Jockey's Ridge State Park
    Nags Head
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in North Carolina Coast

    Walton's Distillery ©
    Distillery
    Walton's Distillery
    Jacksonville
    4.9
    Duration: 1 hour
    Cape Lookout National Seashore ©
    Wildlife Area
    Cape Lookout National Seashore
    Harkers Island
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Fort Fisher State Recreation Area ©
    Historic Site
    Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
    Kure Beach
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Southport Pier and RIverwalk
    Pier / Boardwalk
    Southport Pier and RIverwalk
    Southport
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in North Carolina Coast

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    Fort Fisher State Historic Site ©
    Military Museum
    Fort Fisher State Historic Site
    Kure Beach
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    North Carolina Maritime Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    North Carolina Maritime Museum
    Beaufort
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Wilmington Railroad Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Wilmington Railroad Museum
    Wilmington
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Fine Art at Baxters ©
    Art Gallery
    Fine Art at Baxters
    New Bern
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Wildlife in North Carolina Coast

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    Springers Point ©
    Wildlife Area
    Springers Point
    Ocracoke
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sylvan Heights Bird Park ©
    Wildlife Area
    Sylvan Heights Bird Park
    Scotland Neck
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    Morehead City
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
    Sneads Ferry
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in North Carolina Coast

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    The pirates treasure ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    The pirates treasure
    Bath
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Callahan's of Calabash ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Callahan's of Calabash
    Calabash
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Coastal Cottage Shoppe ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Coastal Cottage Shoppe
    Southport
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mitchell Hardware ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Mitchell Hardware
    New Bern
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

    Walton's Distillery ©
    Distillery
    Walton's Distillery
    Jacksonville
    4.9
    Duration: 1 hour
    Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos & Gifts ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos & Gifts
    Corolla
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Coastal Helicopters ©
    Helicopter Tour
    Coastal Helicopters
    Manteo
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    OBX Biplanes and Warbirds ©
    Air Tour
    OBX Biplanes and Warbirds
    Manteo
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Where to stay in North Carolina Coast

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