ASTRO Experiences · NC

Experiences in NC

Curated local experience providers on the ASTRO Network — tours, charters, museums, food, the arts, and events worth remembering.

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Kayak Rentals
Causeway Watersports
Outer Banks, NC Area
Provides premier single and double kayak rentals in Nags Head for exploring the calm waters and scenic views of the OBX coastline.
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Bike Rentals
Durham Cycles
Durham, NC Area
Offers daily to weekly rentals of hybrid bikes, e-bikes, road bikes, and mountain bikes for exploring local trails and campuses.
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Boat Charters & Rentals
Crystal Coast Boat Charters and Rentals
Emerald Isle, NC Area
Offers full-service charters and rentals, including pontoon boat rentals, eco-tours, sunset cruises, and fishing charters, to explore the Crystal Coast.
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Zoo
It's A Zoo Life
Macclesfield, NC
It's A Zoo Life is a zoo in Macclesfield, NC, offering visitors up-close wildlife experiences. Guests can take guided tours with hands-on animal encounters, including feeding some animals and meeting Henry the Capybara. The facility features an expansive Reptile House and hosts seasonal events, parties, and a Christmas celebration. It also serves as an animal rescue sanctuary.
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Museum
American Museum of the House Cat
Sylva, NC
We are an Art Museum in the Smoky Mountains dedicated to Cat Lovers. Our mission is to support the cage free no-kill cat shelter, Catman2 Shelter. Our goal is to Entertain, Inspire and Educate guests as they journey on a visual history of HouseCats
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Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum
Ocracoke, NC
Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum Located in a lovingly restored 1900s-era home along Ocracoke’s harbor, the Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS) Museum is dedicated to safeguarding the island’s distinctive history, heritage, and traditions. This non-profit organization has become the heart of Ocracoke’s cultural preservation efforts, ensuring that the stories of island life—past…
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Museum
Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
Maggie Valley, NC
See 300-plus rare American motorcycles and memorabilia at the Wheels Through Time in Maggie Valley, NC, near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Museum
Davidson County Historical Museum
Lexington, NC
The Davidson County Historical Museum is located in Uptown Lexington’s Historic District within the Old Davidson County Courthouse, an impressive Greek Italianate Revival structure completed in 1858. This building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and retains historic features like the courtroom bar and holding cell. The museum offers permanent and rotating exhibits showcasing 12,000 years of history, with hands-on opportunities for visitors. Its collection includes thousands of artifacts, images, and archival materials.
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Wellness Services
Stillwater Spa & Wellness
Ocracoke, NC Area
Stillwater Spa & Wellness provides a range of services designed for relaxation and renewal, including various styles of massage, body treatments, facials, and customizable spa packages.
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Boat Charters & Island Adventures
Epic Excursions
Wrightsville Beach, NC Area
Epic Excursions specializes in private boat charters and island adventures around Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Explore pristine barrier islands like Masonboro Island, swim at hidden sandbars, spot dolphins, and paddleboard in calm backwaters. With USCG-licensed captains, customizable itineraries, and all-inclusive amenities, each charter creates unforgettable coastal memories.
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Museum
The Winston Cup Museum Special Event Center
Winston-Salem, NC
The Winston Cup Museum, located in downtown Winston-Salem, NC, is the only place to experience the Winston Cup Series era of NASCAR. Visitors can see exhibits and photos that capture the 33 years R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company sponsored NASCAR’s premier series. Cars driven by Dale Earnhardt, Sr., Jimmy Spencer, and Wendell Scott are on display. Guests can also relive Michael Waltrip’s 1996 victory in The Winston and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.’s Winston No Bull 5 win.
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Bike Rentals & Tours
Island Cycles and Beach Gear Rentals Rodanthe
Rodanthe, NC
Island Cycles has been operating for 32 years, offering bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, beach gear, and baby gear for rent. They deliver these items to vacation homes across the Outer Banks, from Hatteras to Kitty Hawk. Visitors can also find them at their shop in Rodanthe. The company provides weekly rentals of premium gear, including bikes with fun colors and comfy rides.
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Golf Course
Red Bird Golf Links
Sapphire, NC
Red Bird Golf Links features a 32-acre, 9-hole executive course with six par 3s and three par 4s, beautifully set along the picturesque Horsepasture River. The course is easy to walk and presents a challenge for both serious and casual golfers. It offers three different tee placements, a driving range, a practice putting green, and a Pro Shop staffed by two golf professionals. Electric and pull carts are available, and the course hosts the fall Big Cup Challenge golf tournament.
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Marina
Dowry Creek Marina
Belhaven, NC
North Carolina marina located along the Intracoastal Waterway in Belhaven, NC. Hosting boaters and travelers from around the world.
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Museum
Nido & Mariana Qubein Children's Museum
High Point, NC
Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum will be part of growing up in High Point with special programs, birthday parties, and fun events.
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Watersports (Surf Lessons, Rentals)
Fox Watersports
Buxton, NC Area
Provides surf lessons, lasting about an hour and a half and including board usage, along with rentals for various watersports like windsurfing, kitesurfing, and SUP.
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Museum
Grifton Museum
Grifton, NC
Grifton Museum is located in a historic brick building that once served as a Methodist Church and later educated Grifton's African American students before school integration. The museum features a wide range of exhibits and displays, covering topics from ancient civilizations to modern art and technology. Visitors can also engage with educational opportunities, including workshops, lectures, and school programs designed for all ages.
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Golf Course
Starmount Forest Country Club
Greensboro, NC
Starmount Forest Country Club is a family-friendly private club offering golf, tennis, fitness, aquatics and fine dining facilities in the heart of Greensboro, NC.
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Boat Tours
Topsail Scenic Cruises
North Topsail Beach, NC Area
Offers eco boat tours, sandbar trips, and sunrise or sunset cruises aboard "The Shoal Stoppa," a comfortable catamaran.
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Luxury Yacht Charters
Carolina Yacht Charters
Wilmington, NC Area
Provides premier luxury yacht charter services in Wilmington, NC, offering customized itineraries for sunset cruises, full-day excursions, and multi-day trips on a 72-foot yacht with amenities including kayaks and paddleboards.
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Museum
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Corolla, NC
The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla offers free admission and provides diverse educational programs focused on coastal wildlife and ecosystems. Programs include guided beach walks, marine biology experiences, fishing, archery, nature journaling, and environmental education for all ages. The center serves as a learning resource for understanding Outer Banks coastal ecology.
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Historical/Outdoor Tours & Education
Veterans Memorial Garden
Mebane, NC
The Orange County Veterans Memorial honors men and women who have served their county since Colonial Days. Located off Homestead Road, near the Seymour Center, the memorial broke ground in 2017. It features a Flag Plaza, dedicated in 2018 as part of Phase I construction. The site is currently open to the public, welcoming visitors to remember veterans with inscribed brick pavers.
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Museum
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Mooresville, NC
Hall of Fame Inductees The inductees into the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame represent some of the most influential and well-known names in NASCAR and in NC motorsports. Their achievements have shaped the industry over multiple generations, and are the reason that racing has marked
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Surf School
Learn To Surf
Rodanthe, NC Area
Offers professional surf lessons for all skill levels in Rodanthe, Avon, and Buxton, with all equipment included.
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ASTRO Network Geography

Causeway Watersports

Durham Cycles

Crystal Coast Boat Charters and Rentals

It's A Zoo Life

American Museum of the House Cat

Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum

Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum

Davidson County Historical Museum

Stillwater Spa & Wellness

Epic Excursions

The Winston Cup Museum Special Event Center

Island Cycles and Beach Gear Rentals Rodanthe

Red Bird Golf Links

Dowry Creek Marina

Nido & Mariana Qubein Children's Museum

Fox Watersports

Grifton Museum

Starmount Forest Country Club

Topsail Scenic Cruises

Carolina Yacht Charters

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Veterans Memorial Garden

North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame

Learn To Surf