For those who want to bypass the crowds in Wilmington, but still want to get an overview of the area, this Eagle Island Narrated Boat Cruise is a great choice. This cruise begins and ends at 212 S Water St, in Wilmington, North Carolina. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Depending on what time you book, you’ll either cruise along the historic downtown and Eagle Island, or you’ll go under the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.

Both options provide live commentary for you to enjoy as you cruise. This activity takes about an hour and costs $21.00 per person.

Cruise the Cape Fear River from Wilmington to Eagle Island. Live narration about the area’s history and ecology keeps you entertained. Restrooms are on board your boat for convenience. Choose from multiple afternoon cruise times to suit your schedule. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

For more of the best adventures in the United States, click here.

Asheville pops out of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one of the most biodiverse spots on Earth. This tour begins and ends at 177 Forest Gate Dr, in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

On this tour, simply meet up with your small group, take a short ride into Pisgah National Forest, and follow the way into the “Land of Waterfalls.” This activity lasts about two hours and 30 minutes and costs $89.00.

Your guide will provide hiking poles, rain gear, water, snacks, and plenty of knowledge to deepen your experience in this incredible slice of Mother Nature.

Hassle-free transfer to and from Pisgah National Forest. Hike to 3 gorgeous waterfalls tucked into nature. Your guide will provide hiking poles, snacks, water, and more Learn about the incredible flora and fauna of this biodiverse hotspot. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

For more of the best adventures in the United States, click here.

Horseback riding through the Blue Ridge Mountains is a beautiful way to explore the area’s natural attractions. This trip begins and ends at 276 Arrowmont Trl, in Cullowhee, North Carolina. For more information or to schedule this activity, click here.

Trot through fern groves, past rows of wild flame azaleas, and into a white pine forest on well-trained, gentle horses. This trip takes about 90 minutes and costs $109.50.

This tour includes a safety training, too, making it a good choice for beginner horseback riders and children. This is one family activity everyone will remember for years to come.

Blue Ridge Mountain horseback riding tour from Asheville. Explore Blue Ridge scenery without having to hike. Guide leads you to forests and meadows you might miss on your own. Beginner horseback riders welcome—training is included. For more information or to schedule this activity, click here.

For more of the best adventures in the United States, click here.

Explore the beautiful mountains with your local expert guide in our custom-built jeep. This activity begins and ends at 177 Forest Gate Dr, in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

On this tour, you will travel through dense forests, see waterfalls, and gorgeous mountain views. This tour lasts about 3 hours and costs $109.00.

This Fall tour is full of vivid fall colors and is only available for a limited time! October and Novembers is typically the months when the Fall colors peak, however, the intensity, the duration, and the timing of the transition are unpredictable and vary based on several factors, such as the temperatures, precipitation, humidity, as well as elevation.

This jeep tour is a perfect family friendly adventure you will remember for years to come! For more information or to book this activity, click here.

For more of the best adventures in the United States, click here.

One of the most biodiverse spots in the nation, the Blue Ridge Parkway shouldn’t just be driven—it deserves to be seen on foot, with a naturalist leading the way. This trip begins and ends at 1 River Arts Pl, in Asheville, North Carolina. For  more information or to book this activity, click here.

With your guide at the helm, you and your small group will hike to gorgeous waterfalls, up to panoramic mountain views, and through the technicolor meadows, hills, and valleys that make Asheville and the Pisgah National Forest so beloved. This trip costs $99.00 and lasts about 5 and a half hours.

Spend a half-day following in the footsteps of a naturalist. Witness several of the Asheville area’s most prized waterfalls. Wander the Pisgah National Forest across ~3 miles for fantastic views. With a maximum of 9 travelers, you’ll get a more personalized hiking experience.

This tour will likely sell out as group sizes are very small, so be sure to book this one early. The tour will take you to some of the most scenic parts of the forest, parts only locals know about. For  more information or to book this activity, click here.

For more of the best adventures in the United States, click here.