15 days in Montgomery, Atlanta & Charleston Itinerary

Montgomery is the capital of the U.S. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Montgomery: Columbus (Columbus State University & National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center) and Birmingham (Birmingham Civil Rights Institute & Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Dexter Parsonage Museum - Dr. Martin Luther King home, make a trip to Jackson Lake Island, appreciate the history behind National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and admire the masterpieces at Legacy Museum.

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Hartford to Montgomery is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Hartford to Montgomery is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Hartford, expect much warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Montgomery, ranging from highs of 63°F to lows of 42°F. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Fri) before leaving for Atlanta.

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Atlanta: Cartersville (Tellus Science Museum & Booth Western Art Museum) and VIP Southern Tours (in Sautee Nacoochee). And it doesn't end there: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Georgia Aquarium, examine the collection at World of Coca-Cola, admire the masterpieces at The Patch Works Art & History Center, and listen to music at Fox Theatre.

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Drive from Montgomery to Atlanta in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. In February, daytime highs in Atlanta are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Charleston.

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Charleston: Beaufort (Charles Street Gallery, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, &more). And it doesn't end there: go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour, admire the natural beauty at Middleton Place, contemplate the long history of Fort Sumter National Monument, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens.

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You can fly from Atlanta to Charleston in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in February, and nighttime lows around 44°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.