Fun activities for couples in North Carolina

Popular activities for couples in North Carolina

2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck

2 hours

4.7
2781 reviews

$65.00

Waterfall Jeep Tour - Backroads and Scenic Views

3 hours

4.9
405 reviews

$119.00

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour

1.5 to 1.5 hours

4.9
1568 reviews

$39.00

Views all around!

Blue Ridge Parkway Guided Jeep Tour

3 to 4 hours

4.9
298 reviews

$109.00

Walk to the base of the falls on the tour!

Blue Ridge Parkway and Waterfall Hiking Tour from Asheville

5.5 hours

4.9
657 reviews

$112.00

Downtown Wilmington Riverwalk

Eagles Island 50 minute Narrated Boat Cruise

1 hour

4.6
333 reviews

$24.00

Comedy Sightseeing Tour Hey Asheville by LaZoom

1.5 hours

4.9
476 reviews

$52.00

Riding the bull through Rollercoaster Rapid!

French Broad Gorge Whitewater Rafting Trip

4 hours

4.8
370 reviews

$71.00

Wild Things Rydables Tour of Charlotte

1.5 hours

4.9
91 reviews

$89.00

Scenic Driving Tour of the Blue Ridge Mountains

4 hours

4.9
88 reviews

$150.00

Parent and child riding on a cargo w-bike

Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views

3 hours

4.9
1278 reviews

$73.83

Sunset Location on Banks Channel
Perfect Photograph Shot

Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise

1.5 hours

4.5
73 reviews

$50.00

Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

1.5 to 1.5 hours

4.8
1131 reviews

$39.00

Charlotte's Southern History, New South Energy 90 min bus tour

1.5 to 1.5 hours

4.8
219 reviews

$39.00

Epic Zipline Canopy Tour - The Gorge Zipline: Saluda, NC

4 hours

4.9
29 reviews

$139.00

Sunset Harbor Cruise Tour

1.5 hours

4.8
172 reviews

$50.00

Blacksmith Your Own Blade at a Historic Asheville Area Forge

3 hours

5
17 reviews

$160.00

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

1.5 to 1.5 hours

4.9
106 reviews

$39.00

Alligator River Kayak Adventure

2 hours

4.7
89 reviews

$59.00

Calm Waters

Cape Hatteras Kayak Tour

2 hours

4.7
24 reviews

$59.00

Tips for couples visiting North Carolina

When is the best time to visit North Carolina?

The best time to visit North Carolina is during the Spring months of March to May as well as the Fall months of September to November. These times of year provide a pleasant climate for experiencing the natural beauty of the state and its outdoor activities. Additionally, these months tend to have fewer tourists compared to the summer months.

What are some fun activities for couples in North Carolina?

  • Explore the majestic Great Smoky Mountains National Park for amazing hiking, camping, and river rafting opportunities.

  • Take a romantic stroll through the lush gardens at the Duke Gardens in Durham.

  • Families and couples alike will love venturing to the North Carolina Aquariums where you can see a variety of aquatic wildlife.

  • Discover the mystery of the USS North Carolina, a World War II battleship located in Wilmington.

  • Visit the beautiful Bald Head Island where you can lounge on the beach, explore the wildlife sanctuary, and watch the sunset from the lighthouse.

What are some romantic date ideas in North Carolina?

  • Pack a picnic and spend the day at Pilot Mountain State Park

  • Take a romantic stroll through the North Carolina Museum of Art

  • Experience a sunset walk across Jockey’s Ridge State Park’s sand dunes

  • Explore The North Carolina Arboretum’s gardens

  • Stroll through the bonsai garden at the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

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