20 days in North Carolina Itinerary
Created using Inspirock North Carolina trip planner
Start: Atlanta
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Bryson City
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Asheville
— 4 nights
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Mount Airy
— 3 nights
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Durham
— 3 nights
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Wilmington
— 3 nights
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Nags Head
— 4 nights
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End: Atlanta
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Bryson City — 2 nights
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bryson City: Mingo Falls (in Cherokee) and Highlands (Bridal Veil Falls & Dry Falls). There's much more to do: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, see the interesting displays at Museum of the Cherokee Indian, try to win big at Casino at Harrah’s Cherokee, and admire all the interesting features of Cherohala Skyway.
To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Bryson City travel itinerary planner.
Atlanta to Bryson City is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of subway, bus, and car. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Atlanta in May, with highs in Bryson City at 75°F and lows at 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can drive to Asheville.
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To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Bryson City travel itinerary planner.
Atlanta to Bryson City is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of subway, bus, and car. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Atlanta in May, with highs in Bryson City at 75°F and lows at 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can drive to Asheville.
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Asheville — 4 nights
Land of the Sky
Venture out of the city with trips to Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum (in Maggie Valley), Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (in Chimney Rock) and Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm (in Hendersonville). The adventure continues: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Saint Lawrence, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting.
To see other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Asheville trip itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from Bryson City to Asheville in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In June in Asheville, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 62°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can go by car to Mount Airy.
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You can drive from Bryson City to Asheville in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In June in Asheville, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 62°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can go by car to Mount Airy.
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Mount Airy — 3 nights
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Step out of Mount Airy to go to Roaring Gap and see Stone Mountain State Park, which is approximately 48 minutes away.
To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Mount Airy road trip website.
Drive from Asheville to Mount Airy in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June in Mount Airy, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 65°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Durham.
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To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Mount Airy road trip website.
Drive from Asheville to Mount Airy in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June in Mount Airy, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 65°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Durham.
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Durham — 3 nights
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Flowers of the Carolinas
Explore Durham's surroundings by going to North Carolina Zoo (in Asheboro), Conservators Center (in Burlington) and Raleigh (North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences & Pullen Park). There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, see the interesting displays at International Civil Rights Center & Museum, explore the world behind art at North Carolina Museum of Art, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Old Town Cemetery.
To find ratings, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Durham travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Mount Airy to Durham takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. June in Durham sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 66°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Wilmington.
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Traveling by car from Mount Airy to Durham takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. June in Durham sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 66°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Wilmington.
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Wilmington — 3 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Wilmington side-trips: North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (in Kure Beach), Federal Point History Center (in Carolina Beach) and Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry (in Southport). There's lots more to do: brush up on your military savvy at Battleship North Carolina, wander the streets of Historic District, stop by Cape Fear Spice Merchants, and do a tasting at Noni Bacca Winery.
To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Wilmington online vacation planner.
You can drive from Durham to Wilmington in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In June, daily temperatures in Wilmington can reach 88°F, while at night they dip to 70°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Nags Head.
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To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Wilmington online vacation planner.
You can drive from Durham to Wilmington in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In June, daily temperatures in Wilmington can reach 88°F, while at night they dip to 70°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Nags Head.
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Nags Head — 4 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nags Head: Corolla (Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, Off-Road Tours, &more), Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum (in Rodanthe) and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (in Buxton). Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Jockey's Ridge State Park, see majestic marine mammals with Capt Johnny's Outer Banks Dolphin Tours, get engrossed in the history at Buffalo City Exhibit, and sample the fine beverages at Outer Banks Distilling.
To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Nags Head road trip website.
You can drive from Wilmington to Nags Head in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Wilmington in June: highs in Nags Head hover around 82°F, while lows dip to 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can fly back home.
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To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Nags Head road trip website.
You can drive from Wilmington to Nags Head in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Wilmington in June: highs in Nags Head hover around 82°F, while lows dip to 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can fly back home.
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North Carolina travel guide
The Tar Heel State
A top destination for a holiday in nature, North Carolina provides a seemingly endless variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain climbing, and skiing. While the state's rural regions offer a taste of traditional Appalachian music and culture, its increasingly diverse big cities feature modern skyscrapers, renowned museums, and historical neighborhoods perfect for sightseeing tours. The coastal region, famous for its year-round temperate climate, attracts millions of annual visitors, making North Carolina the sixth most-visited state in the country. Though it's hard to find a quiet time of year in coastal North Carolina, the state's inland areas retain many secluded corners where you can experience the laid-back Old South atmosphere.
