4 days in Raleigh, Chapel Hill & Elon Itinerary

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

On the 19th (Sun), get a new perspective on nature at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, then look for all kinds of wild species at Fletcher Park, then admire the masterpieces at North Carolina Museum of Art, and finally walk around Pullen Park. On the next day, examine the collection at North Carolina Museum of History, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duke University Chapel, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Raleigh road trip planning website.

Boston to Raleigh is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In February, Raleigh is a bit warmer than Boston - with highs of 55°F and lows of 35°F. You will leave for Raleigh on the 21st (Tue).

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Raleigh tour planner.

You'll set off for Chapel Hill on the 21st (Tue).

Chapel Hill is a town in Durham and Orange Counties, and the home of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and UNC Health Care. On the 21st (Tue), examine the collection at The Carolina Basketball Museum.

For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Chapel Hill tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Raleigh to Chapel Hill takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 54°F in February, and nighttime lows around 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can drive to Elon.

Elon is a town in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. To find maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Elon trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Chapel Hill to Elon takes an hour. In February, daytime highs in Elon are 54°F, while nighttime lows are 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Wed) to allow time for travel back home.