12 days in Greenville, Charleston & Raleigh Itinerary

Visiting Blue Ridge Parkway and Newfound Gap Road will get you outdoors. Head to Barber Orchard Fruitstand and St.Claire Artfor some retail therapy. Venture out of the city with trips to Southern Hills Lavender (in Greer), Asheville (Highland Brewing Company, Lexington Glassworks, &more) and Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Alum Cave Trail & Clingmans Dome). There's much more to do: admire the sheer force of Falls Park on the Reedy, tour the pleasant surroundings at Oconaluftee River Trail, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Dark Corner Distillery, and do a tasting at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards.

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Raleigh to Greenville is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in October, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Charleston.

Visiting Folly Beach Public Beach and Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours will get you outdoors. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Charleston City Market and The Hidden Countship. There's much more to do: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, stroll around Joe Riley Waterfront Park, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, and steep yourself in history at Nathaniel Russell House.

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You can drive from Greenville to Charleston in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Greenville in October, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Charleston, with lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Raleigh.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): hunt for treasures at State Farmers Market, hike along Neuse River Trail, then sample the fine beverages at Lassiter Distilling Company, then sample the tasty concoctions at Oak City Brewing Company, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with North Hills. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: identify plant and animal life at Fletcher Park, learn more about the world around you at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, then indulge in some personalized pampering at The Umstead Spa, then visit Golden Belt Historic District, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

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Getting from Charleston to Raleigh by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or do a combination of car and train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Raleigh when traveling from Charleston in October, with lows around 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.