15 days in Nashville & Charleston Itinerary

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Downtown Franklin and Carnton. Step out of the city life by going to Lost River Cave and Centennial Park. Get out of town with these interesting Nashville side-trips: Sumner Crest WInery (in Portland), Carter House (in Franklin) and Chaney's Dairy Barn (in Bowling Green). Next up on the itinerary: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at George Dickel Distillery, sample the tasty concoctions at Bearded Iris Brewing, catch a live performance at Grand Ole Opry, and get to know the fascinating history of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.

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Philadelphia to Nashville is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Traveling from Philadelphia to Nashville, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In June, daytime highs in Nashville are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough 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.

Visiting Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area and Dolphin & Whale Watching will get you outdoors. Get some historical perspective at Nathaniel Russell House and Aiken-Rhett House. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Charleston: Old Sheldon Church Ruins (in Yemassee), Edisto Beach State Park (in Edisto Island) and Charleston Tea Plantation (in Wadmalaw Island). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Folly Beach Public Beach, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, appreciate the history behind Fort Moultrie, and visit a coastal fixture at Hunting Island Lighthouse.

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Traveling by flight from Nashville to Charleston takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Nashville to Charleston is 1 hour. Traveling from Nashville in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Charleston, with lows of 73°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel back home.