4 days in Branson & Charlotte Itinerary

Nestled in Missouri's beautiful Ozark Mountains lies one of the country's most attractive vacation towns for year-round family entertainment.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sun): get in on the family fun at Arcade City. Here are some ideas for day two: Head underground at Cosmic Cavern, then walk around Basin Spring Park, then take a stroll through Eureka Springs Historical Downtown, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church.

For more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Branson holiday planner.

Dallas to Branson is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Dallas in July; daily highs in Branson reach 87°F and lows reach 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to travel 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.

On the 29th (Wed), see the interesting displays at Carolinas Aviation Museum, get some fabulous bargains at Concord Mills, and then have fun and explore at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Charlotte trip planner.

You can fly from Branson to Charlotte in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Branson to Charlotte is 1 hour. In July, daily temperatures in Charlotte can reach 90°F, while at night they dip to 70°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can travel back home.