43 days in North Carolina Itinerary
Created using Inspirock North Carolina route planner
Start: Ulaangom
Fly to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Drive to Raleigh
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Raleigh
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Nags Head
— 5 nights
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Wilmington
— 6 nights
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Cherokee
— 6 nights
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Asheville
— 6 nights
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Blowing Rock
— 6 nights
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Charlotte
— 5 nights
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End: Ulaangom
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Raleigh — 5 nights
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City of Oaks
Venture out of the city with trips to McIntyre's Fine Books and Bookends (in Pittsboro), Durham (Duke University Chapel, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, &more) and Airborne and Special Operations Museum (in Fayetteville). There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Conservators Center, trek along Neuse River Trail, see the interesting displays at International Civil Rights Center & Museum, and get a new perspective on nature at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Raleigh visit planner.
Ulaangom, Mongolia to Raleigh is an approximately 35-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Ulaanbaatar Standard Time (ULAT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 13 hours. In September in Raleigh, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Nags Head.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Raleigh visit planner.
Ulaangom, Mongolia to Raleigh is an approximately 35-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Ulaanbaatar Standard Time (ULAT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 13 hours. In September in Raleigh, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Nags Head.
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Nags Head — 5 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nags Head: Corolla (Nature & Wildlife Tours & Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum), Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum (in Rodanthe) and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (in Buxton). There's still lots to do: look for gifts at Gulf Stream Gifts, steep yourself in history at Wright Brothers National Memorial, take in the waterfront at Jennette's Pier, and enjoy the sea views from Bodie Island Lighthouse.
To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Nags Head sightseeing planning site.
Drive from Raleigh to Nags Head in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Raleigh in September, Nags Head is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Wilmington.
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To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Nags Head sightseeing planning site.
Drive from Raleigh to Nags Head in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Raleigh in September, Nags Head is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Wilmington.
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Wilmington — 6 nights
Venture out of the city with trips to North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (in Kure Beach), Riverfront Park, Swansboro, NC (in Swansboro) and Southport (Trinity United Methodist Church, Franklin Square Gallery, &more). And it doesn't end there: have some family-friendly fun at Battle House Laser Tag, stroll through Oak Island Beach, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Broomtail Craft Brewery, and admire the landmark architecture of Bellamy Mansion.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Wilmington holiday builder website.
You can drive from Nags Head to Wilmington in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and bus. In September in Wilmington, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to fly to Cherokee.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Wilmington holiday builder website.
You can drive from Nags Head to Wilmington in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and bus. In September in Wilmington, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to fly to Cherokee.
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Cherokee — 6 nights
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Trails of Legends and Adventures
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cherokee: Highlands (Bust Your Butt Falls & Dry Falls), Mercier Orchards (in Blue Ridge) and Anna Ruby Falls (in Helen). There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount LeConte, stroll around Oconaluftee Islands Park, examine the collection at Museum of the Cherokee Indian, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Cherokee trip planner.
You can fly from Wilmington to Cherokee in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Wilmington in September, with highs in Cherokee at 30°C and lows at 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Asheville.
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For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Cherokee trip planner.
You can fly from Wilmington to Cherokee in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Wilmington in September, with highs in Cherokee at 30°C and lows at 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Asheville.
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Asheville — 6 nights
Land of the Sky
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Asheville: River Rafting & Tubing (in Hartford), Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (in Chimney Rock) and Hendersonville (Bearwallow Mountain & Vessel). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Biltmore, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tours & Tastings.
To see photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Asheville trip planner.
You can drive from Cherokee to Asheville in 1.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Asheville are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Blowing Rock.
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To see photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Asheville trip planner.
You can drive from Cherokee to Asheville in 1.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Asheville are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Blowing Rock.
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Blowing Rock — 6 nights
Take a break from Blowing Rock with a short trip to Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail in Abingdon, about 1h 10 min away.
To see where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Blowing Rock itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from Asheville to Blowing Rock in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Asheville in October, plan for slightly colder days in Blowing Rock, with highs around 20°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Charlotte.
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To see where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Blowing Rock itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from Asheville to Blowing Rock in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Asheville in October, plan for slightly colder days in Blowing Rock, with highs around 20°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Charlotte.
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Charlotte — 5 nights
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The Queen City
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Charlotte: Pilot Mountain State Park (in Pinnacle), Winston Salem (Old Salem Museums & Gardens & Home Moravian Church) and Columbia (Sea Lion Landing & Riverbanks Zoo and Garden). Next up on the itinerary: get lost in a book at Billy Graham Library, look for all kinds of wild species at Latta Plantation Nature Center & Preserve, stop by PuckerButt Pepper Company, and find something for the whole family at Carowinds.
To see more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Charlotte driving holiday planner.
Drive from Blowing Rock to Charlotte in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Blowing Rock in October, expect Charlotte to be somewhat warmer, temps between 28°C and 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can travel back home.
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To see more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Charlotte driving holiday planner.
Drive from Blowing Rock to Charlotte in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Blowing Rock in October, expect Charlotte to be somewhat warmer, temps between 28°C and 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can travel back home.
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North Carolina travel guide
The Tar Heel State
A top destination for a holiday in nature, North Carolina provides a seemingly endless variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain climbing, and skiing. While the state's rural regions offer a taste of traditional Appalachian music and culture, its increasingly diverse big cities feature modern skyscrapers, renowned museums, and historical neighborhoods perfect for sightseeing tours. The coastal region, famous for its year-round temperate climate, attracts millions of annual visitors, making North Carolina the sixth most-visited state in the country. Though it's hard to find a quiet time of year in coastal North Carolina, the state's inland areas retain many secluded corners where you can experience the laid-back Old South atmosphere.
