36 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States itinerary planner
Start: Thomaston
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Atlanta
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Blue Ridge
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Helen
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Bryson City
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Cherokee
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Asheville
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Greenville
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Charlotte
— 2 nights
End: Charlotte
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Atlanta — 6 nights
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The Capital of the South
Dedicate the 3rd (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's still lots to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Georgia Aquarium, take in nature's colorful creations at Atlanta Botanical Garden, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
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Thomaston to Atlanta is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. January in Atlanta sees daily highs of 53°F and lows of 35°F at night. You'll set off for Blue Ridge on the 7th (Sat).
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Thomaston to Atlanta is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. January in Atlanta sees daily highs of 53°F and lows of 35°F at night. You'll set off for Blue Ridge on the 7th (Sat).
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Blue Ridge — 2 nights
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Historic High Country
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Blue Ridge: Bald River Falls (in Tellico Plains), Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino (in Murphy) and Crane Creek Vineyards (in Young Harris). There's lots more to do: sample the tasty concoctions at Grumpy Old Men Brewing, experience rural life at Mercier Orchards, walk around Fannin County Veterans Memorial Park, and kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.
For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Blue Ridge visit planning site.
Drive from Atlanta to Blue Ridge in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and car. In January, Blue Ridge is little chillier than Atlanta - with highs of 47°F and lows of 25°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to drive to Helen.
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Drive from Atlanta to Blue Ridge in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and car. In January, Blue Ridge is little chillier than Atlanta - with highs of 47°F and lows of 25°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to drive to Helen.
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Helen — 5 nights
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Georgia's Alpine Village
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helen: Minnehaha Falls (in Lakemont), Dahlonega (Cavender Creek Vineyards and Winery, Consolidated Gold Mine, &more) and Tallulah Gorge State Park (in Tallulah Falls). Next up on the itinerary: awaken your taste buds at VIP Southern Tours, do a tasting at Cottage Vineyard and Winery, indulge in some personalized pampering at Aurora Falls Massage Studio, and hike along Dukes Creek Falls Trail.
For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Helen attractions planner.
You can drive from Blue Ridge to Helen in 1.5 hours. In January in Helen, expect temperatures between 47°F during the day and 25°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can drive to Bryson City.
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You can drive from Blue Ridge to Helen in 1.5 hours. In January in Helen, expect temperatures between 47°F during the day and 25°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can drive to Bryson City.
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Bryson City — 4 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Bryson City side-trips: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Spruce Flats Falls & Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking), Andrews (Andrews Brewing Company & Calaboose Cellars) and Great Smoky Mountains National Park (in Gatlinburg). There's still lots to do: view the masterpieces at Pincu Pottery, examine the collection at Smoky Mountain Trains Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Mountain Layers Brewing Company, and whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.
To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Bryson City trip itinerary site.
Getting from Helen to Bryson City by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. In January in Bryson City, expect temperatures between 48°F during the day and 25°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cherokee.
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Getting from Helen to Bryson City by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. In January in Bryson City, expect temperatures between 48°F during the day and 25°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cherokee.
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Cherokee — 5 nights
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Trails of Legends and Adventures
Change things up with these side-trips from Cherokee: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Mount LeConte & Alum Cave Trail), Lake Glenville Scenic Waterfall Cruises (in Cashiers) and Dry Falls (in Highlands). Next up on the itinerary: try your luck at Casino at Harrah’s Cherokee, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Elevated Mountain Distilling Co., walk around Oconaluftee Islands Park, and explore and take pictures at Newfound Gap Road.
To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Cherokee journey planner.
Cherokee is very close to Bryson City. Expect a daytime high around 48°F in January, and nighttime lows around 25°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Asheville.
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Cherokee is very close to Bryson City. Expect a daytime high around 48°F in January, and nighttime lows around 25°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Asheville.
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Asheville — 7 nights
Land of the Sky
Venture out of the city with trips to Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (in Chimney Rock) and Hendersonville (Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm & Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards). And it doesn't end there: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, sample the fine beverages at Cultivated Cocktails Distillery, sample the tasty concoctions at Highland Brewing Company, and view the masterpieces at Blue Spiral 1.
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You can drive from Cherokee to Asheville in 1.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Asheville can reach 47°F, while at night they dip to 27°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Greenville.
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You can drive from Cherokee to Asheville in 1.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Asheville can reach 47°F, while at night they dip to 27°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Greenville.
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Greenville — 4 nights
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Textile Center of the World
Change things up with these side-trips from Greenville: Russian Chapel Hills Winery (in Columbus) and Overmountain Vineyards (in Tryon). Next up on the itinerary: sample the fine beverages at Dark Corner Distillery, take in the views from Liberty Bridge, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Greenville trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Asheville to Greenville in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Asheville in January, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 34°F in Greenville. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can drive to Charlotte.
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You can drive from Asheville to Greenville in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Asheville in January, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 34°F in Greenville. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can drive to Charlotte.
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Charlotte — 2 nights
The Queen City
Charlotte is known for museums, theme parks, and fun & games. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Doc Porter's Distillery, examine the collection at Carolinas Aviation Museum, and learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.
To see more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Charlotte trip itinerary site.
You can drive from Greenville to Charlotte in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. In February, daily temperatures in Charlotte can reach 57°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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To see more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Charlotte trip itinerary site.
You can drive from Greenville to Charlotte in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. In February, daily temperatures in Charlotte can reach 57°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
