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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

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    Places to visit in North Carolina Coast

    CorollaTrip planner Best for: Nature / Wildlife Tour, Lighthouse, Safari WilmingtonTrip planner Best for: Military Museum, Room Escape Game, Historic Site Nags HeadTrip planner Best for: Geologic Formation, Lighthouse, Pier / Boardwalk ManteoTrip planner Best for: Aquarium, Theater, Dolphin / Whale Watching Hatteras IslandTrip planner Best for: Lighthouse, Specialty Museum, National Park

    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
    Back Country Safari Tours ©
    Safari
    Back Country Safari Tours
    Corolla
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Off-Road Tour
    Off-Road Tours
    Corolla
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Jockey's Ridge State Park ©
    Geologic Formation
    Jockey's Ridge State Park
    Nags Head
    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
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Parasailing / Paragliding
    Parasailing & Paragliding
    Duck
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island ©
    Aquarium
    North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
    Manteo
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Capt Johnny's Outer Banks Dolphin Tours ©
    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Capt Johnny's Outer Banks Dolphin Tours
    Manteo
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in North Carolina Coast

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    Battleship North Carolina ©
    Military Museum
    Battleship North Carolina
    Wilmington
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    North Carolina Maritime Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    North Carolina Maritime Museum
    Beaufort
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Fort Fisher State Historic Site ©
    Military Museum
    Fort Fisher State Historic Site
    Kure Beach
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
    Hatteras Island
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in North Carolina Coast

    Walton's Distillery ©
    Distillery
    Walton's Distillery
    Jacksonville
    4.9
    Duration: 1 hour
    Outer Banks Distilling ©
    Distillery
    Outer Banks Distilling
    Manteo
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum ©
    Landmark
    Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum
    Rodanthe
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sylvan Heights Bird Park ©
    Wildlife Area
    Sylvan Heights Bird Park
    Scotland Neck
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wildlife in North Carolina Coast

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    Cape Lookout National Seashore ©
    Wildlife Area
    Cape Lookout National Seashore
    Harkers Island
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Paradise Dolphin Cruises ©
    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Paradise Dolphin Cruises
    Wanchese
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Springers Point ©
    Wildlife Area
    Springers Point
    Ocracoke
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Ghost Crab Quest ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Ghost Crab Quest
    Kitty Hawk
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Shopping in North Carolina Coast

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    Callahan's of Calabash ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Callahan's of Calabash
    Calabash
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mitchell Hardware ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Mitchell Hardware
    New Bern
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
    Surf City
    4.5
    Duration: 30 minutes
    The Artestry Hideaway ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    The Artestry Hideaway
    Beaufort
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions of the week

    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, Inc. ©
    Helicopter Tour
    Coastal Helicopters, Inc.
    Manteo
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    OBX Biplanes and Warbirds ©
    Air Tour
    OBX Biplanes and Warbirds
    Manteo
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Rodanthe Pier ©
    Pier / Boardwalk
    Rodanthe Pier
    Rodanthe
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours
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