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Nature and outdoor activities in North Carolina

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4.71 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviews

Fun & Safe Jet Ski Experience near Charlotte

Enjoy an experience with friends on Lake Norman, NC. 2 tickets (330pds max) 2 people 1 double jet ski. Fees may apply. 4 jet skis available. Time slots may vary. Security deposit required.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 242 reviews

Cow cuddle time, on a 120 acre farm, therapeutic

Experience a slice of an organic 120 acre farm, where you will see cows grazing in a natural farming system. Our cows are protected. Pet, brush, feed and hug our cows safely, in a natural setting.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 903 reviews

Explore a goat farm and taste a variety of cheese

Walk the goat farm, interact with goats, and taste 10 fresh cheese varieties.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 1989 reviews

Private, guided horseback rides

Enjoy a private horseback ride through our 52-acre estate, tailored to your level. Please note that we do have a 260 LB weight limit.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 242 reviews

Fly over Douglas Lake and view the Smoky Mountains

Take a scenic 16-mile ( 8 minutes) helicopter tour across lakes, rivers, and mountain views. Guests purchasing a single ticket will be paired with another group. Scheduled times may vary.

5 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviews

Island hopping charters, sunset cruises, and Buber

Experience the ICW like never before. Captain Benny will take you on a unforgettable charter to island hop, dock & dine, shell, swim, and soak up the sun!

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews

Learn to Surf at Wrightsville Beach

Learn beginner-friendly surfing at Wrightsville Beach! Local instructors teach you to catch waves, paddle, and stay safe. All gear provided—just bring your swimsuit!

5 out of 5 average rating, 263 reviews

Private Horseback Experience in the Tn Mountains

Especially for couples… One on one instruction with a full hands on horse experience. Prep your horse and ride the pastures and mountains. End with fresh baked cookies! Elitefrontieradventures.com

5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews

Paddle quiet coves with a local guide

Glide through calm coves and shoreline with a Maine sea kayak and paddleboard guide turned Charlotte local. Annslee has led hundreds of trips and helps you build skills with simple on-water coaching.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviews

Relax on a two-hour cruise

Sail the waterways, beaches, and inlets. Admire the local history and wildlife.

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Apiary Immersion: safely sit and observe

Learn how bees regulate hive airflow in this beekeeper-led session. Behind a triple-screen barrier (bees cannot get to you inside), sense the aroma, hum & pulse of thousands of honeybees!

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Family Friendly Farm Experience

Join a professional horseman at a working horse farm, meet Wilbur the pig, and hand-feed silkie chickens, goats, and miniature horses while you learn how they are cared for.

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Plant Bingo

Sip wine, visit a live butterfly flight house and sit down with a longtime pollinator caretaker for plant bingo and rare plant prizes.

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Paddleboard New Bern’s rivers with a guide

Start with a land mini class on safety and stroke, then glide past Tryon Palace from Lawson Creek and pause for photos against the skyline.

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Waterfalls of Pisgah hiking tour

Short hikes to three beautiful waterfalls, some well-loved, and one secret spot off the beaten path. We'll take in the beauty of these scenic spots, and nerd out on nature along the way.

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Cruise a sunset tiki bar with a captain

Take your seat on a floating tiki bar as a seasoned boat captain guides you along the intracoastal waterway at sunset for epic sky and water views.

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Grow Like a Farmer in Downtown Cary

Explore a hands-on urban farm with a biologist and farmer. Learn gardening, composting, hydroponics, mushrooms, and plant science. Leave with your own plant!

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Meet the Bees with a Certified Beekeeper

Suit up and explore a working honey bee hive with a certified beekeeper. Hold frames of live bees, learn how colonies thrive, and enjoy a tasting of local honey in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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U-pick Flowers by the Pond at Cedar Pond Farms

Self-guided flower-picking along the Cedar Thicket Path, fill your basket with zinnias, cosmos, & sunflowers, return to the corral garage for an optional gift shop visit & purchase gelato or coffee.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Feed and Cuddle Highland Cows and Valais Sheep

Start your tour with a wagon ride to the pastures, feed and cuddle rare and characterful Valais Blacknose sheep, baby goats and Highland cows, end the tour with cookies and drinks with mountain views.