4 days in Charlotte, Kannapolis & Lexington Itinerary

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.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Tue): walk around Freedom Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at NASCAR Hall of Fame, then browse the collection at Billy Graham Library, and then get in on the family fun at Carowinds.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Charlotte trip planner.

New York City to Charlotte is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in April, you will find days in Charlotte are a bit warmer (73°F), and nights are about the same (50°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Kannapolis.

Kannapolis is a city in Cabarrus and Rowan counties, in the U.S. You've now added Stewart Haas Racing to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): hike along The Dale Trail, get outside with Stewart Haas Racing, then examine the collection at North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, and finally walk around Village Park.

For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Kannapolis visit planner.

Traveling by car from Charlotte to Kannapolis takes an hour. In April, daytime highs in Kannapolis are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Lexington.

Lexington is the county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Fri): do a tasting at Childress Vineyards, get outside with Captain Ponytail Guide Service, and then appreciate the history behind North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

To find maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Lexington planner.

Drive from Kannapolis to Lexington in an hour. In April in Lexington, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can travel back home.