39 days in North Carolina Itinerary

The center of Cherokee culture in the eastern part of the country, the town named after this Native American tribe serves as a base camp for hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Venture out of the city with trips to Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum (in Maggie Valley), Barber Orchard Fruitstand (in Waynesville) and Dry Falls (in Highlands). There's much more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Mingo Falls, examine the collection at Museum of the Cherokee Indian, trek along Max Patch, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Whiteside Mountain.

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Charlotte to Cherokee is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Charlotte in November since evenings lows in Cherokee dip to 32°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Asheville.

Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.

Explore Asheville's surroundings by going to Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (in Chimney Rock) and Crystal Mountain Gem Mine (in Brevard). Next up on the itinerary: go all around town with BREW-ed, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, identify plant and animal life at Tumblestone Tours and Transportation, and explore and take pictures at Blue Ridge Parkway.

To find photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Asheville online trip planner.

You can drive from Cherokee to Asheville in 1.5 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Asheville can reach 59°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can go by car to Valle Crucis.

Valle Crucis in an unincorporated community located in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States. Dutch Creek Trails has been added to your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Valle Crucis: Grayson Highlands State Park (in Mouth of Wilson), Butler (Butler Museum & Watauga Lake Winery) and Lansing Creeper Trail Park (in Lansing). There's lots more to do: walk around The Valle Crucis Community Park, take in the dramatic scenery at Backbone Rock Waterfall, admire the majestic nature at Hungry Mother State Park, and stroll through Appalachian Trail.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Valle Crucis road trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Asheville to Valle Crucis takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Asheville in November: highs in Valle Crucis hover around 52°F, while lows dip to 32°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Greensboro.

Greensboro is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Greensboro: Conservators Center (in Burlington), North Carolina Zoo (in Asheboro) and Winston Salem (Reynolda House Museum of American Art & Old Salem Museums & Gardens). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at International Civil Rights Center & Museum, contemplate the long history of Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, get curious at Greensboro Science Center, and take in nature's colorful creations at Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Greensboro sightseeing site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Valle Crucis to Greensboro. When traveling from Valle Crucis in December, plan for a bit warmer days in Greensboro, with highs around 55°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can go by car to Raleigh.

For those not from the South, Raleigh might be one of the region's better-kept travel secrets.

Explore Raleigh's surroundings by going to Durham (Duke University, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, &more), The Carolina Basketball Museum (in Chapel Hill) and Southern Supreme Fruitcake (in Bear Creek). The adventure continues: stroll through Neuse River Trail, explore the world behind art at North Carolina Museum of Art, walk around Pullen Park, and engage your brain at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Raleigh journey planner.

You can drive from Greensboro to Raleigh in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. December in Raleigh sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 37°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can drive to Corolla.

A trip to Corolla will add a bit of slow-paced fun to your Outer Banks holiday.

On the 16th (Thu), stroll through Currituck Beach, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and then enjoy the sea views from Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hike along Currituck Banks Reserve, then take a memorable drive along Beach Jeeps of Corolla, and then take an exotic tour of Back Country Safari Tours.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Corolla trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

You can drive from Raleigh to Corolla in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of train and car. Expect a daytime high around 56°F in December, and nighttime lows around 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can drive to Fayetteville.

Fayetteville is a city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fayetteville: Tobacco Road Golf Club (in Sanford), Pine Needles Golf Club (in Southern Pines) and Broadslab Distillery (in Benson). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Airborne and Special Operations Museum, stroll around Veterans Park, sample the tasty concoctions at Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom, and contemplate the long history of 1897 Poe House.

To find other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Fayetteville travel route planning site.

Traveling by car from Corolla to Fayetteville takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and flight. In December in Fayetteville, expect temperatures between 60°F during the day and 40°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can go by car to Wilmington.

Holiday in Willington to discover a charming coastal city filled with azalea gardens, historical neighborhoods, and cozy cafes.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Wilmington: North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (in Kure Beach), Sacred Willow Spa (in Calabash) and Jacksonville (Onslow Vietnam Veterans Memorial & Walton's Distillery). The adventure continues: brush up on your military savvy at Battleship North Carolina, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Wrightsville Beach Brewery, browse the exhibits of Fort Fisher State Historic Site, and steep yourself in history at Airlie Gardens.

To see ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Wilmington road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Fayetteville to Wilmington takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 63°F, and evening lows to 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can fly to Charlotte.

A rapidly growing city in central North Carolina, Charlotte is the state's largest urban center and a major regional hub for finance, industry, technology, and entertainment.

Change things up with these side-trips from Charlotte: The Schiele Museum of Natural History (in Gastonia), Stone Mountain State Park (in Roaring Gap) and Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area (in Hiddenite). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at NASCAR Hall of Fame, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, find something for the whole family at Carowinds, and get curious at Discovery Place Science.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Charlotte trip website.

Traveling by flight from Wilmington to Charlotte takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Wilmington in December: highs in Charlotte hover around 58°F, while lows dip to 38°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can travel back home.