45 days in United States Itinerary
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Start: Thomaston
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Atlanta
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Blue Ridge
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Helen
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Bryson City
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Cherokee
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Asheville
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Greenville
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Charlotte
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Durham
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Raleigh
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End: Raleigh
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Atlanta — 5 nights
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The Capital of the South
Dedicate the 3rd (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Georgia Aquarium, admire the natural beauty at Atlanta Botanical Garden, admire the landmark architecture of Fox Theatre, and examine the collection at High Museum of Art.
To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Atlanta tour itinerary planning website.
Thomaston to Atlanta is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 53°F in January, and nighttime lows around 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can drive to Blue Ridge.
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Thomaston to Atlanta is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 53°F in January, and nighttime lows around 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can drive to Blue Ridge.
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Blue Ridge — 4 nights
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Historic High Country
Explore Blue Ridge's surroundings by going to Meeks Park (in Blairsville), Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino (in Murphy) and Crane Creek Vineyards (in Young Harris). Next up on the itinerary: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Grumpy Old Men Brewing, see the interesting displays at Expedition:BIGFOOT!, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and learn about winemaking at Engelheim Vineyards.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Blue Ridge trip builder tool.
Traveling by car from Atlanta to Blue Ridge takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and car. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Atlanta in January: high temperatures in Blue Ridge hover around 47°F and lows are around 25°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Helen.
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Traveling by car from Atlanta to Blue Ridge takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and car. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Atlanta in January: high temperatures in Blue Ridge hover around 47°F and lows are around 25°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Helen.
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Helen — 5 nights
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Georgia's Alpine Village
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helen: Tallulah Gorge State Park (in Tallulah Falls), Minnehaha Falls (in Lakemont) and Dahlonega (Consolidated Gold Mine, Accent Cellars, &more). And it doesn't end there: awaken your taste buds at VIP Southern Tours, indulge in some personalized pampering at Aurora Falls Massage Studio, get in on the family fun at Georgia Mountain Coaster, and take in the dramatic scenery at Anna Ruby Falls.
To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Helen sightseeing planning tool.
You can drive from Blue Ridge to Helen in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 47°F in January, and nighttime lows around 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Bryson City.
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You can drive from Blue Ridge to Helen in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 47°F in January, and nighttime lows around 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Bryson City.
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Bryson City — 5 nights
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Explore Bryson City's surroundings by going to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (The Sinks, Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking, &more), Great Smoky Mountains National Park (in Gatlinburg) and Andrews (Andrews Brewing Company & Calaboose Cellars). Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Nantahala on the Fly, view the masterpieces at Pincu Pottery, get engrossed in the history at Swain County Heritage Museum, and examine the collection at Smoky Mountain Trains Museum.
To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Bryson City holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Helen to Bryson City takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, daytime highs in Bryson City are 48°F, while nighttime lows are 25°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can go by car to Cherokee.
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To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Bryson City holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Helen to Bryson City takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, daytime highs in Bryson City are 48°F, while nighttime lows are 25°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can go by car to Cherokee.
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Cherokee — 5 nights
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Trails of Legends and Adventures
Get out of town with these interesting Cherokee side-trips: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Mount LeConte, Alum Cave Trail, &more), Lake Glenville Scenic Waterfall Cruises (in Cashiers) and Dry Falls (in Highlands). There's still lots to do: hike along Max Patch, admire the sheer force of Mingo Falls, see the interesting displays at Museum of the Cherokee Indian, and cruise along Newfound Gap Road.
For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Cherokee trip planning site.
Cherokee is just a stone's throw from Bryson City. In January, daily temperatures in Cherokee can reach 48°F, while at night they dip to 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Asheville.
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For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Cherokee trip planning site.
Cherokee is just a stone's throw from Bryson City. In January, daily temperatures in Cherokee can reach 48°F, while at night they dip to 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Asheville.
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Asheville — 6 nights
Land of the Sky
Step out of Asheville to go to Hendersonville and see Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm, which is approximately 36 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tours & Tastings, and take in the exciting artwork at Blue Spiral 1.
To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Asheville day trip tool.
Traveling by car from Cherokee to Asheville takes 1.5 hours. In January, daytime highs in Asheville are 47°F, while nighttime lows are 27°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Greenville.
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To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Asheville day trip tool.
Traveling by car from Cherokee to Asheville takes 1.5 hours. In January, daytime highs in Asheville are 47°F, while nighttime lows are 27°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Greenville.
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Greenville — 3 nights
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Textile Center of the World
Get out of town with these interesting Greenville side-trips: Russian Chapel Hills Winery (in Columbus) and Overmountain Vineyards (in Tryon). And it doesn't end there: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Dark Corner Distillery, take in the views from Liberty Bridge, take in the dramatic scenery at Falls Park on the Reedy, and take an in-depth tour of Upcountry History Museum.
To see more things to do and other tourist information, refer to the Greenville travel route builder website.
Traveling by car from Asheville to Greenville takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Asheville in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Greenville, with lows of 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Charlotte.
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Traveling by car from Asheville to Greenville takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Asheville in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Greenville, with lows of 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Charlotte.
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Charlotte — 6 nights
The Queen City
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Charlotte: Pilot Mountain State Park (in Pinnacle) and JOLO Winery & Vineyards (in Pilot Mountain). There's lots more to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, bet on your favorite at Charlotte Motor Speedway, wander the streets of SouthPark, and examine the collection at Carolinas Aviation Museum.
To find other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Charlotte tour itinerary builder app.
You can drive from Greenville to Charlotte in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. In February, plan for daily highs up to 57°F, and evening lows to 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Durham.
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You can drive from Greenville to Charlotte in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. In February, plan for daily highs up to 57°F, and evening lows to 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Durham.
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Durham — 4 nights
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Flowers of the Carolinas
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Durham: Starrlight Mead (in Pittsboro), Medical Day Spa of Chapel Hill (in Chapel Hill) and Greensboro (International Civil Rights Center & Museum & Tap Hopper Tours). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at The Carolina Basketball Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, gain insight at Duke University, and visit Golden Belt Historic District.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Durham tour planning site.
Traveling by car from Charlotte to Durham takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Durham can reach 55°F, while at night they dip to 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Raleigh.
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To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Durham tour planning site.
Traveling by car from Charlotte to Durham takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Durham can reach 55°F, while at night they dip to 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Raleigh.
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Raleigh — 1 night
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City of Oaks
On the 13th (Mon), test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Raleigh trip planner.
Raleigh is just a short distance from Durham. February in Raleigh sees daily highs of 55°F and lows of 35°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can travel back home.
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To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Raleigh trip planner.
Raleigh is just a short distance from Durham. February in Raleigh sees daily highs of 55°F and lows of 35°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can travel back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
