12 days in Virginia, East Tennessee & Northwest Arkansas Itinerary

On the 1st (Mon), stroll through Virginia Beach and then take in the waterfront at Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Here are some ideas for day two: brush up on your military savvy at Military Aviation Museum, observe the fascinating underwater world at Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, and then sample the fine beverages at Tarnished Truth Distilling Co..

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Dublin, Ireland to Virginia Beach is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Dublin in May: high temperatures in Virginia Beach hover around 29°C and lows are around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to drive to Williamsburg.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): contemplate the long history of Colonial Williamsburg, then stop by The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Colonial National Historical Park, and finally get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Jamestown Settlement, then steep yourself in history at Historic Jamestowne, and then don't miss a visit to St. George Tucker House.

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Traveling by car from Virginia Beach to Williamsburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Williamsburg sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Charlottesville.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): take in nature's colorful creations at Monticello, make a trip to Les Yeux du Monde, and then gain insight at The Glass Palette - Interactive Glass Art Studio.

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Getting from Williamsburg to Charlottesville by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Arlington.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Little Library, then see the interesting displays at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, then grab your bike and head to Mount Vernon Trail, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at The Basilica of Saint Mary. On your second day here, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, then stroll the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, and then pause for some photo ops at U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial.

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You can fly from Charlottesville to Arlington in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and subway. In May, daytime highs in Arlington are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Chattanooga.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): sample some tasty brews at Chatt Taste Food Tours, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Chattanooga National Cemetery, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery, and finally take in the views from Walnut Street Bridge. On your second day here, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Tennessee Aquarium, Head underground at Ruby Falls, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lookout Mountain.

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You can fly from Arlington to Chattanooga in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. In May, daily temperatures in Chattanooga can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can fly to Bentonville.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): stroll through Slaughter Pen Hollow Multi-Use Trail System, get engrossed in the history at Museum of Native American History, then admire the landmark architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright's Bachman-Wilson House, and finally admire the masterpieces at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. On the next day, stroll around Compton Gardens And Arboretum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Fayetteville Downtown Square & Gardens.

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You can fly from Chattanooga to Bentonville in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Chattanooga in May, you will find days in Bentonville are a bit cooler (28°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.