4 days in North Carolina Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): do a tasting at Noni Bacca Winery, admire the landmark architecture of Bellamy Mansion, and then wander the streets of Downtown Wilmington. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Sat): immerse yourself in nature at Carolina Beach State Park, glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Wilmington trip planner.

Norfolk to Wilmington is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Norfolk in March: highs in Wilmington hover around 65°F, while lows dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to travel to Asheville.

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

On the 28th (Sun), look for all kinds of wild species at Tumblestone Tours and Transportation and then squeeze the most out of the city with BREW-ed. Keep things going the next day: sample the tasty concoctions at New Belgium Brewing Company, then learn about winemaking at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, and then take in the exciting artwork at New Morning Gallery.

To see ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Asheville trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Wilmington to Asheville in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Wilmington in March, things will get slightly colder in Asheville: highs are around 58°F and lows about 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can travel back home.