14 days in West Milford & North Carolina Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): get great views at Perkins Memorial Tower, admire the landmark architecture of Manitoga / The Russel Wright Design Center, and then take a leisurely stroll along Charles Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: experience rural life at Ochs Orchard, experience rural life at Bellvale Farms Creamery, and then admire the majestic nature at Long Pond Ironworks State Park.

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Newark to West Milford is an approximately 1-hour car ride. Expect slightly colder evenings in West Milford when traveling from Newark in September, with lows around 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Asheville.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Catawba Brewery and One World Brewing. The adventure continues: shop like a local with Jonas Gerard Fine Art, take in the exciting artwork at Blue Spiral 1, boost your wellbeing at Sauna House, and walk around Carrier Park.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from West Milford to Asheville. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from West Milford in September since evenings lows in Asheville dip to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to drive to Cherokee.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): pause for some photo ops at Rockefeller Memorial, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount LeConte, then trek along Porters Creek Trail, and finally contemplate the long history of Mingus Mill. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Oconaluftee River Trail, stop by Bearmeats Indian Den, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Maggie Valley Wellness Center.

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Drive from Asheville to Cherokee in 1.5 hours. In September in Cherokee, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 57°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Wilmington.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at The Point, stop by Bullfrog Corner, and then do a tasting at Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at The Basilica of St. Mary, get a taste of the local shopping with Expo 216, then let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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You can fly from Cherokee to Wilmington in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Cherokee in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Wilmington, with lows of 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Raleigh.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): contemplate the waterfront views at Apex Community Park, then learn about winemaking at Gregory Vineyard, and then learn about winemaking at Adams Vineyards. On your second day here, identify plant and animal life at Fletcher Park, get a taste of the local shopping with North Hills, then make a trip to Quail Ridge Books, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lynn.

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Getting from Wilmington to Raleigh by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Wilmington in September, expect little chillier with lows of 63°F in Raleigh. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Nags Head.

Visit Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and Salvo Beach for some beach relaxation. Explore hidden gems such as Parasailing & Paragliding and Sanctuary Vineyards. There's lots more to do: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Outer Banks Distilling, contemplate the long history of Island Farm, kick back and relax at Coquina Beach, and look for gifts at Seagreen Gallery.

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Traveling by car from Raleigh to Nags Head takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Raleigh in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 69°F in Nags Head. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.