Things to do in North Carolina, United States: The Best Adrenaline & Extreme Tours

Coastal Helicopters, Inc. offers Outer Banks helicopter tours and charters with chances to see popular OBX attractions, from the air, including the Wright Brothers Monument, lighthouses, fishing piers, shipwrecks, dolphins, schools of fish and more. The Outer Banks draws thousands of vacationers every year, but most people only see it from their beach chairs and car seats. If you want to experience the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the most unforgettable way, then an Outer Banks helicopter tour is exactly what you need! With room on the helicopter for three passengers, every seat is a window seat!

See the Outer Banks by air...experience the magic, romance and adventure of an open-cockpit biplane ride or a ride in a vintage T6 Texan warbird. The wind in your hair, the sun on your face, and joy in your heart! There’s really nothing quite like the experience of open-cockpit flying over the Outer Banks, the rumble of the large radial engine, spectacular views along the beautiful North Carolina coast, all while enjoying a narrated airplane tour from one of our experienced obx airplane pilots. Book Outer Banks air tours and charters on OBX biplanes and OBX warbirds because they are the best way for the family to experience the Outer Banks and see all the OBX attractions - lighthouses, monuments, ocean, sounds, islands and more.

Tandem skydiving over the beautiful Outer Banks! Experience a thrill like no other! Come Jump! The Outer Banks of NC is the perfect place for your skydiving dream to come true! 120mph and 30 seconds of freefall! No experience required and no major training involved. Group discounts.

Come see the Outer Banks from the sky on one of our scenic tours or actually LEARN TO FLY! **AERIAL TOURS START AT JUST $25 PER PERSON!! We offer tours of the historic Wright Brothers memorial, Bodie Island Lighthouse, Jockey’s Ridge, and of course the scenic beaches which the Outer Banks is famous for. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a pilot?? We also offer extensive pilot training for all levels. You fly the airplane and start making your dream of becoming a pilot a reality. What better place to fly than where it all began?! Life is too short not to follow your heart- and as Amelia Earhart said: "Adventure is worthwhile in and of itself." Call OBX AIRPLANES today!

The Flyboard is the newest extreme sport! We will be offering flights ranging from 30min to 60min! After a few short minutes you'll be flying like a pro. WNC Flyboard will be operating from our Boat slip at Rink Dam Boat Dock! Best time on the Lake!

We are the closest skydiving center to Charlotte North Carolina, We offer Tandem Skydiving at a reasonable price. We are family owned and operated and want to share our love for skydiving with anyone willing to take that leap.

Led by certified instructors from the U.S. Parachute Association, we specialize in tandem skydiving at affordable prices. Take a leap of faith without a second thought, as your safety is our #1 priority. With our video services, you can keep the memory of your jump fresh in your mind for the rest of your life!

We are a family run business offering jet ski rentals to visitors in the Wilmington area. We are located just minutes from Carolina Beach, and 10-15 minutes from downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. We have the best equipment, the best location, and the best customer service. Bring your whole family for an exciting & memorable day on the water, we guarantee it! Call or book your reservation online on our website. Hours of operation are seasonal and weather dependent, call before you come.

Skydive Coastal Carolinas is the premier destination for skydiving the North Carolina coast offering some of the best ocean views in the world! Located within easy reach of Myrtle Beach, Wilmington, Surf City, and Oak Island, we are a full-service facility providing tandem skydiving as well as programs to become a certified skydiver. Come jump with our highly experienced instructors and make a memory you will never forget!

Outer Banks Jetovator is exited to offer the first Jetovator and Hoverboard experience in the Outer Banks. The Jetovator is the latest addition to the "jet pack flyboard" craze! The Jetovator is a water propelled flying jet bike powered by jet-ski propulsion. It allows the rider to fly up to 20 feet above the water! The jetovator is a fun easy and thrilling activity for all to enjoy! The Hoverboard is our newest addition, it is a flying surfboard powered by jet-ski propulsion. Call to book. All flights are by reservation only. We may be able to get you on the water short notice but call first we do not always have someone at the docks to book your flight.