43 days in South Dakota & North Carolina Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States travel route planner
Start: Bengaluru
Fly to Rapid City Regional Airport, Drive to Custer
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Custer
— 5 nights
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Badlands National Park
— 5 nights
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Highlands
— 3 nights
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Asheville
— 5 nights
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Charlotte
— 5 nights
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Raleigh
— 5 nights
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Fayetteville
— 5 nights
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Wilmington
— 5 nights
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Jacksonville
— 1 night
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Corolla
— 2 nights
Drive to Norfolk, Fly to Bengaluru
End: Bengaluru
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Custer — 5 nights
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Generally considered to be the oldest town established by European Americans in the Black Hills, Custer began as a mining town.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Custer: Presidential Trail (in Keystone) and Wind Cave National Park (in Wind Cave National Park). Spend the 6th (Thu) exploring the underground world of Jewel Cave National Monument. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Sylvan Lake, admire the majestic nature at Custer State Park, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Buffalo Ridge Adventures.
To see ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Custer trip planner.
Bengaluru, India to Custer is an approximately 32-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 12.5 hours traveling from Bengaluru to Custer due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Bengaluru in April, things will get cooler in Custer: highs are around 11°C and lows about -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Badlands National Park.
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Badlands National Park — 5 nights
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Although Badlands National Park's name might not be the most inviting, its landscape of pinnacles, eroded buttes, spires, and an expansive, pristine mixed-grass prairie remain enticing.Step out of Badlands National Park with an excursion to Oglala Lakota College Historical Center in Kyle--about 56 minutes away. Spend the 8th (Sat) exploring nature at Badlands National Park. And it doesn't end there: cruise along Loop Road, take in the dramatic natural features at Yellow Mounds Overlook, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Panorama Point Overlook, and admire all the interesting features of Sheep Mountain Table Road.
To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Badlands National Park tour itinerary tool.
Traveling by car from Custer to Badlands National Park takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. When traveling from Custer in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Badlands National Park, with highs around 17°C, while nights are about the same with lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Highlands.
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Highlands — 3 nights
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Highlands is an incorporated town in Macon County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Change things up with these side-trips from Highlands: Whitewater Falls (in Sapphire) and River's Rim Studio and Gallery (in Brasstown). There's lots more to do: admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls, take a memorable drive along Cherohala Skyway, get a dose of the wild on Lake Glenville Scenic Waterfall Cruises, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Whiteside Mountain.
For other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Highlands trip planner.
Getting from Badlands National Park to Highlands by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, subway, and car. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 2 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Badlands National Park in April; daily highs in Highlands reach 24°C and lows reach 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can go by car to Asheville.
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For other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Highlands trip planner.
Getting from Badlands National Park to Highlands by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, subway, and car. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 2 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Badlands National Park in April; daily highs in Highlands reach 24°C and lows reach 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can go by car to Asheville.
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Asheville — 5 nights
Land of the Sky
Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.Venture out of the city with trips to Hendersonville (Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, &more), Miller's Land of Waterfall Tours (in Rosman) and Crystal Mountain Gem Mine (in Brevard). The adventure continues: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, get outside with Outdoor Activities, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of Saint Lawrence, and stop by New Morning Gallery.
Planning Asheville trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.
You can drive from Highlands to Asheville in 2 hours. In April, daytime highs in Asheville are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Charlotte.
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Charlotte — 5 nights
The Queen City
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.Venture out of the city with trips to Mayberry Spirits Distillery (in Mount Airy), JOLO Winery & Vineyards (in Pilot Mountain) and Pilot Mountain State Park (in Pinnacle). There's still lots to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, sample the fine beverages at Muddy River Distillery, immerse yourself in nature at Crowders Mountain State Park, and examine the collection at Carolinas Aviation Museum.
For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Charlotte online driving holiday planner.
Getting from Asheville to Charlotte by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Charlotte can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Raleigh.
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Raleigh — 5 nights
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City of Oaks
For those not from the South, Raleigh might be one of the region's better-kept travel secrets.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Raleigh: Durham (Duke University, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, &more), Greensboro (Tap Hopper Tours & International Civil Rights Center & Museum) and Conservators Center (in Burlington). There's much more to do: learn more about the world around you at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, identify plant and animal life at Fletcher Park, see the interesting displays at North Carolina Museum of History, and stroll around Pullen Park.
For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Raleigh trip builder.
Fly from Charlotte to Raleigh in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to drive to Fayetteville.
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Fayetteville — 5 nights
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Fayetteville is a city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fayetteville: Keith Hills Golf Club (in Buies Creek), Reservoir Park (in Southern Pines) and Pinehurst (Camelot Playground & Sandhills Horticultural Gardens). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Airborne and Special Operations Museum, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, take in the history at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, and steep yourself in history at 1897 Poe House.
To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Fayetteville trip app.
Getting from Raleigh to Fayetteville by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in April, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to drive to Wilmington.
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To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Fayetteville trip app.
Getting from Raleigh to Fayetteville by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in April, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to drive to Wilmington.
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Wilmington — 5 nights
Holiday in Willington to discover a charming coastal city filled with azalea gardens, historical neighborhoods, and cozy cafes.Explore Wilmington's surroundings by going to Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry (in Southport), Sacred Willow Spa (in Calabash) and Sunset Beach Waterfront Park (in Sunset Beach). There's lots more to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, admire the natural beauty at New Hanover County Arboretum, contemplate the waterfront views at Cape Fear River, and brush up on your military savvy at Battleship North Carolina.
For ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Wilmington travel route site.
You can drive from Fayetteville to Wilmington in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to drive to Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville — 1 night
Jacksonville is a city in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. On the 10th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Onslow Vietnam Veterans Memorial, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Walton's Distillery, then expand your understanding of the military at Lejeune Memorial Gardens, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally stroll around Riverfront Park, Swansboro, NC.
To find reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Jacksonville road trip planner.
You can drive from Wilmington to Jacksonville in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can go by car to Corolla.
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To find reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Jacksonville road trip planner.
You can drive from Wilmington to Jacksonville in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can go by car to Corolla.
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Corolla — 2 nights
A trip to Corolla will add a bit of slow-paced fun to your Outer Banks holiday.Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): explore the galleries of Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, get outside with Outdoor Activities, then fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and finally take in the waterfront at Duck Town Boardwalk.
To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Corolla day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Jacksonville to Corolla takes 4 hours. In May, daytime highs in Corolla are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. On the 12th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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South Dakota travel guide
The State of Great Faces and Great Places
Famous for the cliffside monuments of Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse memorial, South Dakota is a land of Old West history, American Indian culture, and impressive natural wonders. Get to know the state's diverse and breathtaking landscape with a trip through Custer National Park, with a herd of 1,300 free-roaming bison, or by traversing the dramatic peaks of Badlands National Park near the Black Hills. Allow time in your itinerary to visit the state's largest city, Sioux Falls, for shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as a number of museums and historical attractions.
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.
