29 days in North Carolina Piedmont Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Durham: Carolina Tiger Rescue (in Pittsboro), Conservators Center (in Burlington) and Raleigh (Marbles Kids Museum, Pullen Park, &more). There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, explore the different monuments and memorials at Old Town Cemetery, explore the engaging exhibits at Museum of Life + Science, and gain insight at Duke University.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Durham trip planner.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Durham. In September in Durham, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 63°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Fayetteville.

Change things up with these side-trips from Fayetteville: San-Lee Park (in Sanford), Reservoir Park (in Southern Pines) and Lillington (Raven Rock State Park & Hawk Manor Falconry).

For reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Fayetteville online trip planner.

Getting from Durham to Fayetteville by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in September, and nighttime lows around 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Charlotte.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Charlotte: Wise Acres Organic Strawberry Farm (in Indian Trail), Zmax Dragway (in Concord) and Mooresville (Penske Racing South Facility & The Lazy 5 Ranch). The adventure continues: examine the collection at NASCAR Hall of Fame, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and stroll around Freedom Park.

For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Charlotte trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Fayetteville to Charlotte takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. October in Charlotte sees daily highs of 75°F and lows of 51°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Robbinsville.

On the 8th (Sat), examine the collection at Junaluska Museum, don't miss a visit to Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, then experience rural life at Yellow Branch Cheese, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Yellow Creek Falls. On the 9th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: experience rural life at Stoney Hollow Farm, contemplate the waterfront views at Santeetlah Lake, and then relax in the rural setting at Wehrloom Honey.

To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Robbinsville journey planner.

Drive from Charlotte to Robbinsville in 4 hours. Traveling from Charlotte in October, plan for slightly colder nights in Robbinsville, with lows around 45°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Mount Airy.

When in Mount Airy, make a side trip to see Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, approximately Danbury away.

To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Mount Airy online trip planner.

Getting from Robbinsville to Mount Airy by car takes about 4.5 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Greensboro.

Venture out of the city with trips to Asheboro (North Carolina Zoo & Richland Creek Canopy Tours), Brown Truck Brewery (in High Point) and Winston Salem (Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Old Salem Museums & Gardens, &more).

For where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Greensboro trip itinerary site.

Getting from Mount Airy to Greensboro by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 73°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to drive back home.