Top Things to do in North Carolina
Top Hotels in North Carolina
- 1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville Downtown, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Area
- 3. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Village
- 5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks / Corolla
- 7. Tru by Hilton Fayetteville I 95
- 8. Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood
- 9. Bridgepointe Hotel and Marina
- 10. The Dunhill Hotel
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Top 6 Beer Tastings & Tours in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina has something for everyone, with the highest mountains in the eastern U.S., 300 miles of pristine coastline, quaint towns and vibrant cities. From the mountains to the sea, explore the natural, scenic beauty, discover outdoor adventure or try one of 500 golf courses, including the legendary Pinehurst No. 2. Discover a favorite among 100 wineries and 60 craft breweries, tour historic and cultural treasures, sample farm to table delicacies and get the thrill of motorsports in the "home" of NASCAR.
Restaurants in North Carolina
1. Electric Bike Brewery Crawl of Asheville
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 76 reviews
Love beer? Love bikes? Then join us on this exciting trip highlighting the best craft beer Asheville has to offer. We will hit five of Asheville’s best breweries while zipping around on our brand new fleet of e-bikes. Your guide will offer special tasting options and tours in addition to a mid-crawl stop for some of our favorite chow to soak up some of Asheville’s delicious suds.
Inclusions: Use of bicycle
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Connie H
Beautiful way to see Asheville. Crew well trained. Pricing reasonable and even options for little tikes,
2. Downtown Asheville Guided Brewery Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 278 reviews
BREW-ed offers the only brewery tours in Asheville led by certified beer experts. Our team of Certified Cicerones will lead you through the brewing process as you sample some of the best beer Asheville has to offer. In between stops, our guides will share some of the local history. Asheville is a fascinating city with an exciting past. Our tours were ranked among the best in the world by National Geographic Traveler because they are a truly unique experience Other dates and times available.
Inclusions: Certified Cicerone guide, 3 - 4 six ounce samples of beer, 2 - 3 breweries visited depending on day selected, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By MKB-WHD
I would give this 6 stars if I could! We really enjoyed Cliff's knowledge and enthusiasm for the craft brewing scene. He really knows the art and the history of beer making, as well as the local impact that has made Asheville a beer drinker's destination. We had a great time, learned a lot and sampled some wonderful beers. This was truly a highlight for our time in Asheville and would highly recommend this tour to everyone. Even non beer drinkers will enjoy this trip. Cliff is a wonderful teacher and guide.
3. Waterfalls and Breweries Tour from Bryson City, NC
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 11 reviews
(4 person minimum booking required.) You get the best of both on this Waterfalls and Breweries Tour with a designated driver. Your "Brew-bur Driver" will pick you up at your stay location in Bryson City, NC and drop you off there after the tour. (PLEASE NOTE: this is non-optional. We've designed the Experience to provide a safe, designated driver day. Please do not book if you are not staying in Bryson City for us to pick up and drop you off.) This 9 hour tour visits 4 Western Carolina waterfalls and 5 breweries. Tour starts at 8:00 A.M. in Bryson City, NC and ultimately returns there as well. Food trucks available at several breweries along the way. Tour includes a pint of beer per person at each brewery, guided hikes, and transportation. Other things to note: Must be a minimum age of 21 to book tour. Waterfalls hikes involve moderate hiking with maximum distance of two miles.
Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions:
Reviewed By 1982-JAB
My family and I were in North Carolina for a week in March. We were referred to Mark and Carolina Bound Adventures by a family member. Mark was an invaluable resource in planning our trip even before we arrived. Since we were not visiting in “season” and during COVID Mark was able to help me plan activities that would be open when we were there. He also helped us find the perfect accommodations and offered a grocery service (which we didn’t take him up on but definitely will next time). He is also a very knowledgeable guide and worked with me to choose activities that would work for my young children (4 and 6). He planned and took us on the most amazing hike and kayaking trip. He happily referred us to several other activities in Bryson City and in the neighboring towns even though he was not affiliated with them (and therefore wasn’t receiving any fee). I do not usually write reviews but was so impressed by Mark and Carolina Bound Adventures that I had to. If you are reading this review - don’t hesitate - call Mark, you won’t regret it!
4. Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour with Tastings
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 88 reviews
Discover the best of Asheville on this 2-Hour Public or Private Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour with Local Guide. As you take in some of the historical city sites, make your way over to a few local cafes, breweries, and distilleries for some bonus tastings. This tip-based tour allows you to pay what you think it’s worth in the end! You will learn how Asheville became the unique, quirky city you see now and what we are doing to "Keep Asheville Weird." Your Local Guide will lead you along the Urban Trail, passing by top sites such as the Flatiron Building, Basilica of St Lawrence, Vance Memorial, and Grove Arcade. Stop along the way to sample a free donut at Underground Cafe, spirits at Cultivated Cocktails Distillery, and a beer at Twin Leaf Brewery (tickets provided for BOGO at the end) Tastings are provided by local businesses who provide them when open/available. No spirits on Sundays and donuts when he doesn’t sell out in advance and not on Mondays for now.
Inclusions: 2-Hour Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour of Asheville, Public & Private Tour Options Available, Free Donut Tasting Included (if he didn’t sell out), Spirits Tastings at Cultivated cocktails (except on Sundays) , Beer Sample at Twin Leaf Brewery (tickets provided at the end) , Learn how Asheville became such a unique city what locals are doing to "Keep Asheville Weird", Follow along the Urban Trail, a walking tour of the city's historical sites, Pass by top Asheville sites such as Flatiron Building, Basilica of St Lawrence, and Vance Monument
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By kroetraveler
This was a great way to explore downtown Asheville. The guide was friendly and informative. And who can beat a free tour based on tips only!?
5. Trolley Pub Public Tour of Durham
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 24 reviews
Check out the best Durham has to offer on this two-hour pedal powered pub crawl. You'll stop by some of the hottest spots in Downtown Durham on our mobile bar on wheels. Tours are BYOB with our on-board cooler and you can play your own music. The tour is the most fun way to experience the city and our trained guides help have a blast.
Inclusions: Driver/Guide, Cooler, Two hours on the Trolley Pub
Exclusions: Bring your own wine and beer!, Gratuities
Reviewed By treth1301
This was a perfect start to my sister's bachlorette weekend. Our driver was helpful getting us ready to start and deciding on where to stop. Since most of us are not local, her suggestions were great. It started to rain only 1 stop into our 2 hours but we kept on pushing on. Definitely recommend wearing comfortable shoes to pedal in, as there are quite a few hills in downtown Durham. She was a great host and we had so much fun!!
6. Trolley Pub Public Tour of Raleigh
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 569 reviews
Check out the best Raleigh 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 our on-board cooler and you can play your own music. The tour is the most fun way to experience the city and our trained guides help have a blast.
Inclusions: Two Hours on the Trolley Pub, Cooler, Driver/Guide
Exclusions: Bring your own beer, wine, and cider! (NO GLASS ALLOWED), Gratuities
Reviewed By catherinesP2773ZR
SO FUN SO FUN SO FUN SO FUN. I would go again and again. The driver and bartender were amazing. Go if you get the chance!
