Looking for the perfect experience gift in Wilmington, North Carolina? Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just-because moment, nothing beats giving someone a real experience. We've curated the best local activities and adventures in Wilmington — from adrenaline-pumping track days to relaxing food tours and everything in between. Every experience listed here can be booked directly through the original operator, so you're always getting the real deal.
Things to Do in Wilmington
- Wilmington Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity - Explore Wilmington's rich history and vibrant film scene with a unique scavenger hunt walking activity. As you navigate through the charming streets, solve intriguing puzzles and snap photos at iconic (from $0.00)
- Scavenger Hunt in Wilmington by Wacky Walks - Explore Wilmington with Wacky Walks! Our scavenger takes you around the city to find items and perform tasks for points. You'll use an app on your phone that will allow you to collect points! Check th (from $0.00)
- Wrightsville BirdWatching Cruise - Join a guided birding cruise of Masonboro Island and Bradley Creek! Learn about shorebirds, wetlands, and local wildlife.. Spot pelicans, herons, skimmers, and more aboard the M/V Shamrock (from $0.00)
- Wrightsville Beach Day Sail Private Catamaran Charter - On this 4hr private charter, you will work with your captain to plan your perfect itinerary of islands and local spots. Upon anchoring, the crew will dinghy you around wherever you'd like to go! The (from $0.00)
- Custom Boating Charters in Wilmington, NC - Explore the way the locals do on a custom boating adventure in Wilmington, NC. Whether you're island hopping, enjoying a sunset cruise, or embarking on an eco-tour, you have the freedom to create your (from $0.00)
- Wilmington City Scavenger Hunt by Crazy Dash - In this fun Crazy Dash scavenger hunt of Wilmington , players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points. They'll also complete challenges for points. Playe (from $0.00)
- Learn to Surf at Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington NC - Our surfing lessons at Wrightsville Beach offer a unique and immersive experience for travelers eager to connect with the ocean and local surf culture. Led by passionate, experienced instructors with (from $0.00)
- Wonderful Wrightsville Beach Scavenger Hunt - Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your p (from $0.00)
- Private Downtown Wilmington River Cruise - An exclusive 90-minute charter experience aboard the beautiful Cruisin’ Tiki on the Cape Fear river Wilmington. With its tiki bar, rocking Bluetooth soundbar, and lively party lighting, this aquatic a (from $0.00)
- Private Downtown Wilmington River Cruise (2 Boats Max 12 People) - An exclusive 90-minute private charter experience aboard the beautiful Cruisin’ Tiki on the Cape Fear river Wilmington. With its tiki bar, rocking Bluetooth soundbar, and lively party lighting, this a (from $0.00)
- Savor the Sea: Holistic Health Walking Tour in Surf City - Checkout our video! https://youtu.be/vS4mDstvbiI Savor the Sea: A Coastal Wellness & Sea to Table Experience Join Coach Tara Surf City local, personal trainer, self help author, and certified health (from $0.00)
- Oriental Neuse River Fishing Trips & Scenic Tours - Let Capt. Jennings Rose of North State Guide Service take you to fish and explore the water around wrightsville beach! We are dedicated to ensuring you have a excellent experience on the water. Fishin (from $0.00)
- Private Downtown Wilmington Sunset Cruise (2 Boats Max 12 People) - An exclusive 90-minute private charter experience aboard the beautiful Cruisin’ Tiki on the Cape Fear river Wilmington. With its tiki bar, rocking Bluetooth soundbar, and lively party lighting, this a (from $0.00)
- Private Downtown Wilmington Sunset Cruise - An exclusive 90-minute sunset private charter experience aboard the beautiful Cruisin’ Tiki on the Cape Fear river Wilmington. With its tiki bar, rocking Bluetooth soundbar, and lively party lighting, (from $0.00)
- Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Wilmington - ⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing travellers around th (from $0.00)
- Public Downtown Wilmington River Cruise - An exclusive 90-minute charter experience aboard the beautiful Cruisin’ Tiki on the Cape Fear river Wilmington. With its tiki bar, rocking Bluetooth sound bar, and lively party lighting, this aquatic (from $0.00)
- Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer Wrightsville Beach - ⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing travellers around th (from $0.00)
- Charcuterie Cruise to Masonboro Island - Charcuterie Cruise on Masonboro Island Imagine arriving at a private dock, entering a comfortable boat , and a picnic basket of goodies greets you. Than you and your group cruises to a secluded isl (from $0.00)
- 2 Hours Cocktail Sail Aboard Bella - Our experienced captains will sail you to the most beautiful local spots to watch the sunset on the water. Spot dolphins, seabirds, and other wildlife as you pass by islands and marshlands. The boat (from $0.00)
- Numerology and Angelic Quest in Wilmington - A unique way to look at yourself and your Numerology. It is very entertaining and will give great insight into your career path, and love life. You can see how your Numerology as been shaping your lif (from $0.00)
- 10' x 10' Tent with Setup and Breakdown on Topsail - Relax on Topsail Island with a 10’x10’ beach tent set up and removed daily, exactly where you want—no hauling, no hassle, just shade and stress-free beach time. (from $0.00)
- Celebrate with a Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Wilmington with Holly Jolly Hunt - Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play anywhere of your choosing. Explore the city and look for holiday re (from $0.00)
- Tarot Reading for Two in Wilmington - A couples Tarot Reading that will amaze both of you. The It is a wonderful way to reconnect and make new bonds. This supports communication and love, and will enhance what is already good. Insight in (from $0.00)
- Large Group Island Hopping Private Cruise - Carolina Runner is the largest passenger boat in Wrightsville Beach and is specifically designed for large groups up to 25 comfortably. We are a very stable platform with both shade and sun available (from $0.00)
- Brooklyn Social District history and pub crawl - No other tour in town goes through the Northside/ Brooklyn and stops at several craft breweries. Learn some history, have a few beers in Wilmington's Craft Beer Scene. (from $0.00)
- UNC Wilmington Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game - We create outdoor digital escape experiences. Explore the real world while solving our amazing puzzles. You and your team will explore amazing locations and need to solve a series of wickedly fun puzz (from $0.00)
- Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Wilmington by Operation City Quest - Operation City Quest of Wilmington lets your team discover the city in a fun and different way. Our app will instruct you to find a variety of items throughout the city in any order you'd like, and do (from $0.00)
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Wilmington by Zombie Scavengers - Survive an apocalypse in Wilmington today with Zombie Scavengers! An app will provide you with a list of items needed to survive the zombies. Find these items in any order you'd like and perform fun z (from $0.00)
- Sunset Cruise with Live Music - Enjoy Wilmington's best talented local musicians, some nights solo, some nights duo's, all add their flair while you wind down on our comfortable riverboat with 360 degree views of the magical breath (from $0.00)
- True Crime Tour of Wilmington - Explore the dark side of Wilmington's history - from disturbing murders in dark alleys to a murder trial turned international spy controversy to deadly arson attacks and much more, this guided walking (from $0.00)
- Wacky Wilmington Scavenger Hunt - Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your p (from $0.00)
- Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour - Experience the fascinating history of Wilmington like never before with our historian-guided tour of the city. Take yourself back in time, from colonial era manors, to stately antebellum mansions, to (from $0.00)
- Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour - Unveil the spine-chilling secrets of Wilmington on our top-rated ghost tour, where history's dark past comes to life! Stroll through streets rich with Southern charm and eerie tales of bloodshed and (from $0.00)
- Eagles Island 50 minute Narrated Boat Cruise - Enjoy a relaxing ride on the river on our comfortable 46' catamaran as you learn more about Wilmington, NC from our friendly captain and crew. Gain a new perspective on our history and ecology as we s (from $0.00)
- Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour - In 1898, North Carolina's government was overthrown by a white supremacist coup - the only successful coup d'état in American history. Wilmington saw the worst violence, with a horrific massacre terro (from $0.00)
- Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise - Come on a sunset tour with us and catch some beautiful views! We also tell some interesting history about the island and then play some beach music. (from $0.00)
- Private Charter - The captain works with the guest to design a custom outing based on his 30 years of cruising experience in the local area. With knowledge of the local sea conditions and coastal ecology. you build a c (from $0.00)
- Sunset Harbor Cruise Tour - Our friendly staff and brand new custom built vessel create a memorable experience that encourages new friends to be made while enjoying the wildlife and scenic beauty of the Wrightsville Beach area. (from $0.00)
- Sunset Sail Tour - Take a 2.0 hour sailing cruise on a Sparkman and Stephens Sailing Yacht. With your small-group, engage on this classic 42 ft yacht, that accommodates a 6 passenger maximum for an intimate cruise throu (from $0.00)
- History and Architecture Walking Tour - Through the eyes of a local, you will explore some of our most beautiful residential streets, discuss Wilmington's role in colonial times, through the Antebellum period, Civil war and through our pres (from $0.00)
- 3-Hour Tour de Wilmington E-Bike Tour/Sightseeing/History - We know what it's like to visit a new place (or return to an already-visited place). You want to see and experience as much as you can! We understand that. Our main goal with the Tour de Wilmington is (from $0.00)
- Black Water Adventure Cruise - Start your day on the water in search of wildlife and many of our feathered friends while listening to interesting commentary about the rich history of this area. This close to two-hour cruise is a re (from $0.00)
- Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach - The Carolina Runner is a custom-built 40-foot craft that includes a bar, blue tooth sound system, LED party lights, a loading ramp for easy shore access to Masonboro Island, complete modern toilet fac (from $0.00)
- Historic Happy Hour - Enjoy the most fun and unique things to do in Wilmington! Take a history and architecture tour of historic downtown Wilmington which starts, breaks and ends at local craft cocktail and wine bars. Th (from $0.00)
- Trolley Pub Public Tour - Check out the best Wilmington has to offer on this two-hour pedal powered pub crawl. You'll stop by some of the hottest spots in Downtown Wilmington on our mobile bar on wheels. Tours are BYOB with ou (from $0.00)
- Afternoon Sail - Take a 2.0 hour sailing cruise on a Sparkman and Stephens Sailing Yacht. With your small-group, engage on this classic 42 ft yacht, that accommodates a 6 passenger maximum for an intimate cruise throu (from $0.00)
- Sailing Charters in Wilmington - After a successful first three seasons I am happy to be here for a fourth season!!! Sail in style on the historic Wilmington river walk. Enjoy a personalized Charter experience with up to six guests. (from $0.00)
- 3.25-Hour Wilmington E-Bike Airlie Gardens Self/Or Guided Tour - Discover the unparalleled beauty of Wilmington with our enchanting botanical gardens tour! Airlie Gardens, one of Wilmington’s most beloved and iconic attractions, is a true feast for the senses. You (from $0.00)
- Public Sunset Wilmington Boat Tour Downtown Experience - An exclusive 90-minute charter experience aboard the beautiful Cruisin’ Tiki on the Cape Fear river Wilmington. With its tiki bar, rocking Bluetooth soundbar, and lively party lighting, this aquatic a (from $0.00)
- 1.25-Hour Wilmington E-Bike Sunset Ride - Take in the sights and sounds of Wilmington as you zig zag through the streets on a speedy e-bike! Experience the excitement of our compact version of the original Tour de Wilmington—a thrilling 1-ho (from $0.00)