Title: Things to Do in New Hanover County in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in New Hanover County ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit New Hanover County Types of activities [New Hanover County Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/New-Hanover-County.dx553248635976433686) ![For the One Tree Hill fans out there.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1587/4a9f0795-a2f1-49ea-9ee0-5e533a357e2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![For the One Tree Hill fans out there.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1587/4a9f0795-a2f1-49ea-9ee0-5e533a357e2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Johnny Mercer's Pier at Wrightsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10483/0aecc0fe-10ce-4711-83a3-4fd0d68288a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Awesome place to visit and learn history. You can walk through the entire ship and see what it was like on a real WWII Battleship. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1587/a8d873ea-4c46-4ea7-b5b8-3c120a3de6b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Back at William and Mary bridge at Carolina beach n.c.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/86785/e35affe7-4232-4047-a094-7272af9b94a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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cancellation available $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wraiths-wicked-whispers-wilmington-ghost-tour.a48018951.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4930876/9bc9999b-3dcd-4d88-a716-f99bbdd90fee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr) 4h 10/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-e-bike-tour-of-wilmingtons-history-haunts-breweries.a4930876.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![History and Architecture Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5272439/c19c72ba-c9d7-41f5-a9b4-4fc86308e2f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### History and Architecture Walking Tour 1h 30m 10/10 54 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/history-and-architecture-walking-tour.a5272439.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46090777/1df9a9be-ea72-4c4e-bd54-7ef655950f71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour 1h 8.6/10 29 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wilmington-ghosts-phantoms-of-pirates-and-patriots-tour.a46090777.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![Wilmington History and Architecture Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47914993/02ec7c11-0062-47be-8730-6b63048946a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wilmington History and Architecture Tour 1h 30m 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wilmington-history-and-architecture-tour.a47914993.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Wilmington](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46281783/81fc1d0a-9cd6-4f25-b08f-2155cfab197c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Wilmington 1h Free cancellation available $223 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-professional-vacation-photoshoot-in-wilmington.a46281783.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![True Crime Tour of Wilmington](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50042051/9982dacc-4be2-473a-89b8-e3ebf920ff58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### True Crime Tour of Wilmington 1h 4.8/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/true-crime-tour-of-wilmington.a50042051.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![Trolley Pub Public Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47632594/0e284962-0353-4940-a7ee-409002793429.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Trolley Pub Public Tour 2h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/trolley-pub-public-tour.a47632594.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![UNC Wilmington Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50876238/e7962143-434d-44a9-b5f4-06e84729dcda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### UNC Wilmington Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game 1h 15m Free cancellation available $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/unc-wilmington-scavenger-hunt-and-escape-game.a50876238.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4930876/9bc9999b-3dcd-4d88-a716-f99bbdd90fee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr) 4h 10/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-e-bike-tour-of-wilmingtons-history-haunts-breweries.a4930876.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![Trolley Pub Public Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47632594/0e284962-0353-4940-a7ee-409002793429.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Trolley Pub Public Tour 2h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/trolley-pub-public-tour.a47632594.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46032090/54206269-2aa7-4d51-bf17-1ab3c5f325ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour 5h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/5-hour-wilmington-river-to-sea-e-bike-self-guided-adventure-tour.a46032090.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![3-Hour Tour de Wilmington E-Bike Tour/Sightseeing/History](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44712644/297df99c-c6f5-4f76-b793-89026761ceb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3-Hour Tour de Wilmington E-Bike Tour/Sightseeing/History 3h 10/10 23 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-hr-30-min-tour-de-wilmington-e-bike-tour-sightseeing-history.a44712644.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![One Tree Hill Superfan E-Bike Tour (4hr)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46221068/194187b0-8776-4bf2-91cb-7b625f978435.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### One Tree Hill Superfan E-Bike Tour (4hr) 4h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/one-tree-hill-superfan-e-bike-tour-4hr.a46221068.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![Guided E-Bike History Tour of Oak Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50746648/dc2d6d0c-f4a8-43f5-935e-ce85fd6c32e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided E-Bike History Tour of Oak Island 2h 30m $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cycle-logical-tours-guided-ebike-history-tour-of-oak-island.a50746648.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![3.25-Hour Wilmington E-Bike Airlie Gardens Self/Or Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49366638/2707c350-efdf-4fdf-8e6c-b99ed8b71b1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3.25-Hour Wilmington E-Bike Airlie Gardens Self/Or Guided Tour 3h 15m Free cancellation available $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-25-hour-wilmington-e-bike-airlie-gardens-self-guided-tour.a49366638.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Private Downtown Wilmington River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50781450/60069d87-69a3-41ac-8785-228a09851804.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Downtown Wilmington River Cruise 1h 30m $299 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-downtown-wilmington-river-cruise.a50781450.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![Private Downtown Wilmington River Cruise (2 Boats Max 12 People)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50781434/17f14afd-47c0-426a-9d48-977b43235235.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Downtown Wilmington River Cruise (2 Boats Max 12 People) 1h 30m $598 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-downtown-wilmington-river-cruise-2-boats-max-12-people.a50781434.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46360911/af3b4003-cdb2-4e67-a09d-42c5cdbc7134.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach 5h 10/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $1,225 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-boat-charter-for-masonboro-island-and-wrightsville-beach.a46360911.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![3.25-Hour Wilmington E-Bike Airlie Gardens Self/Or Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49366638/2707c350-efdf-4fdf-8e6c-b99ed8b71b1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3.25-Hour Wilmington E-Bike Airlie Gardens Self/Or Guided Tour 3h 15m Free cancellation available $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-25-hour-wilmington-e-bike-airlie-gardens-self-guided-tour.a49366638.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![Private Downtown Wilmington Sunset Cruise (2 Boats Max 12 People)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50769917/17479150-8c7c-4973-a06b-5e296c08c952.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Downtown Wilmington Sunset Cruise (2 Boats Max 12 People) 1h 30m $598 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-downtown-wilmington-sunset-cruise-2-boats-max-12-people.a50769917.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Wrightsville Beach, NC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/688776/8f4e9306-21d9-40c0-98c0-323a727d623c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Wrightsville Beach, NC 2h 2/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/two-hour-group-surfing-lesson-in-cocoa-wrightsville-beach-nc.a688776.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![90 Minute Private Surf Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/689322/b224d530-d839-404d-9eec-e9a7da56df3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 90 Minute Private Surf Lesson 1h 30m Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/semi-private-lesson-2-hours.a689322.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![Learn to Surf at Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington NC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50684471/fd41d330-77d1-4cad-941d-18f415211f6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Learn to Surf at Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington NC 1h 30m Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/learn-to-surf-at-wrightsville-beach-wilmington-nc.a50684471.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![Wilmington, North Carolina: Tour of Masonboro Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51959500/c17c5ca6-7d7a-42f8-be80-3c462df5f9db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wilmington, North Carolina: Tour of Masonboro Island 2h Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wilmington-north-carolina-tour-of-masonboro-island.a51959500.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Trolley Pub Public Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47632594/0e284962-0353-4940-a7ee-409002793429.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Trolley Pub Public Tour 2h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/trolley-pub-public-tour.a47632594.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![One Tree Hill Superfan E-Bike Tour (4hr)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46221068/194187b0-8776-4bf2-91cb-7b625f978435.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### One Tree Hill Superfan E-Bike Tour (4hr) 4h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/one-tree-hill-superfan-e-bike-tour-4hr.a46221068.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![Wilmington Speakeasy and History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49933888/a882a9ee-9c98-4e2a-abb0-38f42598ce35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wilmington Speakeasy and History Tour 2h Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wilmington-speakeasy-and-history-tour.a49933888.activity-details?&rid=553248635976433686&location=New+Hanover+County&swp=off) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from New Hanover County ![Wilmington showing an administrative buidling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1587/099ecea6-6df2-4edc-90f0-252d2fd8d8e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wilmington ![Southport North Carolina sunrise view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9752/47715276-0c79-4686-afe2-d725a2cbefb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Southport ![Wrightsville Beach featuring general coastal views, a house and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066253/1a01c8c1-e49f-4571-850d-e188775e6086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wrightsville Beach ![Carolina Beach which includes a beach, surf and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/86785/9c6ef034-6e89-476a-8e38-08b92c891018.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Carolina Beach ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/122798/388b6277-93f3-40b7-9dbc-875826b6b5e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kure Beach ![Cape Fear Memorial Bridge steel vertical-lift bridge in Wilmington North Carolina. 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