22 days in Virginia & North Carolina Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip planner
Start: Dusseldorf
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Drive to Arlington
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Arlington
— 2 nights
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Charlottesville
— 2 nights
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Williamsburg
— 3 nights
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Virginia Beach
— 2 nights
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Chincoteague Island
— 2 nights
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Corolla
— 2 nights
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Wilmington
— 3 nights
Drive
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Brevard
— 1 night
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Bryson City
— 3 nights
Drive to McGhee Tyson Airport, Fly to Dusseldorf
End: Dusseldorf
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Arlington — 2 nights
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National History, Local Flavor
Change things up with these side-trips from Arlington: National Museum of the Marine Corps (in Triangle), Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (in Chantilly) and George Washington's Mount Vernon (in Mount Vernon). The adventure continues: explore the different monuments and memorials at Arlington National Cemetery, pause for some photo ops at Air Force Memorial, get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and take a stroll through Old Town.
For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Arlington trip builder tool.
Dusseldorf, Germany to Arlington is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 6 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Dusseldorf in July; daily highs in Arlington reach 37°C and lows reach 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Charlottesville.
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For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Arlington trip builder tool.
Dusseldorf, Germany to Arlington is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 6 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Dusseldorf in July; daily highs in Arlington reach 37°C and lows reach 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Charlottesville.
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Charlottesville — 2 nights
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Hoo-Ville
On the 4th (Tue), take in the dramatic scenery at Rose River Falls, then explore and take pictures at Skyline Drive, and then hike along Old Rag Mountain Hike. Here are some ideas for day two: take in nature's colorful creations at Monticello and then indulge your senses at Central Virginia Wine Tours & Transportation.
To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Charlottesville trip builder.
Traveling by flight from Arlington to Charlottesville takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway and train. Traveling from Arlington in July, Charlottesville is slightly colder at night with lows of 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Williamsburg.
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To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Charlottesville trip builder.
Traveling by flight from Arlington to Charlottesville takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway and train. Traveling from Arlington in July, Charlottesville is slightly colder at night with lows of 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Williamsburg.
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Williamsburg — 3 nights
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Colonial Capital
Williamsburg is known for historic sites, theme parks, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Colonial Williamsburg, take a tour of Jamestown Settlement, don't miss a visit to St. George Tucker House, and take in the history at Yorktown Battlefield.
To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Williamsburg trip planner.
Traveling by car from Charlottesville to Williamsburg takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, daytime highs in Williamsburg are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Virginia Beach.
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To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Williamsburg trip planner.
Traveling by car from Charlottesville to Williamsburg takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, daytime highs in Williamsburg are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Virginia Beach.
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Virginia Beach — 2 nights
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The Resort City
Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): appreciate the history behind Norwegian Lady Statue, then sample the fine beverages at Tarnished Truth Distilling Co., then admire the masterpieces at Chrysler Museum of Art, and finally get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. On the 10th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: learn about all things military at Military Aviation Museum, observe the fascinating underwater world at Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, and then take in the waterfront at Virginia Beach Boardwalk.
For where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Virginia Beach trip planner.
You can drive from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Chincoteague Island.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Virginia Beach trip planner.
You can drive from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Chincoteague Island.
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Chincoteague Island — 2 nights
On the 11th (Tue), explore the landscape on two wheels at Bike Depot, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then let little ones run wild at Chincoteague Veteran's Memorial Park. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
For maps and tourist information, go to the Chincoteague Island route site.
You can drive from Virginia Beach to Chincoteague Island in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. July in Chincoteague Island sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Corolla.
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For maps and tourist information, go to the Chincoteague Island route site.
You can drive from Virginia Beach to Chincoteague Island in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. July in Chincoteague Island sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Corolla.
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Corolla — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, see Off-Road Tours, then visit a coastal fixture at Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Corolla Yoga. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Whalehead Club, then glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and then stop by Outer Barks.
For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Corolla trip planner.
You can drive from Chincoteague Island to Corolla in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of taxi, bus, flight, and car. July in Corolla sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can go by car to Wilmington.
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For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Corolla trip planner.
You can drive from Chincoteague Island to Corolla in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of taxi, bus, flight, and car. July in Corolla sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can go by car to Wilmington.
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Wilmington — 3 nights
Venture out of the city with trips to Southport (Trinity United Methodist Church & Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry) and Anomaly Charters (in Oak Island). And it doesn't end there: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, brush up on your military savvy at Battleship North Carolina, stop by Cape Fear Spice Merchants, and steep yourself in history at Airlie Gardens.
To find photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Wilmington trip itinerary builder app.
Getting from Corolla to Wilmington by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of car and bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to drive to Brevard.
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To find photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Wilmington trip itinerary builder app.
Getting from Corolla to Wilmington by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of car and bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to drive to Brevard.
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Brevard — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): discover the riches below the earth's surface at Crystal Mountain Gem Mine, take in the exciting artwork at Local Color, identify plant and animal life at Miller's Land of Waterfall Tours, then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tours & Tastings.
To find reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Brevard road trip planning site.
Getting from Wilmington to Brevard by car takes about 6 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Wilmington in July: high temperatures in Brevard hover around 34°C and lows are around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can go by car to Bryson City.
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To find reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Brevard road trip planning site.
Getting from Wilmington to Brevard by car takes about 6 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Wilmington in July: high temperatures in Brevard hover around 34°C and lows are around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can go by car to Bryson City.
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Bryson City — 3 nights
Change things up with a short trip to Dry Falls in Highlands (about 1h 5 min away). And it doesn't end there: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, try to win big at Casino at Harrah’s Cherokee, head outdoors with Nantahala on the Fly, and take in the dramatic scenery at Indian Creek Falls.
To find reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Bryson City travel app.
Drive from Brevard to Bryson City in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July in Bryson City, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can travel back home.
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To find reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Bryson City travel app.
Drive from Brevard to Bryson City in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July in Bryson City, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can travel back home.
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Virginia travel guide
Old Dominion
The home of the first permanent English colony in the New World, Virginia is a prime holiday destination for those looking to immerse themselves in American heritage. Proud of its colorful history, distinct culture, and southern drawl, Virginians see their state as the place where the imaginary line between the north and the south is drawn. With scenic beauties as diverse as its people, Virginia is a land of rolling hills, rugged mountains, lush valleys, dense forests, and secluded beaches along picturesque bays. Bordered on the east by the Atlantic and the west by the Appalachian Mountains, with rolling farmland in the middle, the state offers countless places to visit for history buffs, nature lovers, and passionate foodies.
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.
