5 days in North Carolina Itinerary

Created using Inspirock North Carolina route planner
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Kill Devil Hills
— 1 night
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Wilmington
— 1 night
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Bryson City
— 2 nights
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Kill Devil Hills — 1 night

Kill Devil Hills is a town in Dare County, North Carolina. On the 7th (Wed), head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sea views from Bodie Island Lighthouse, take in the dramatic natural features at Jockey's Ridge State Park, and then browse the exhibits of Wright Brothers National Memorial.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Kill Devil Hills journey planner.

Charlotte to Kill Devil Hills is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Charlotte in June: highs in Kill Devil Hills hover around 83°F, while lows dip to 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can drive to Wilmington.
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Wilmington — 1 night

Holiday in Willington to discover a charming coastal city filled with azalea gardens, historical neighborhoods, and cozy cafes.
Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Airlie Gardens, step aboard Battleship North Carolina, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Wilmington planning site.

Drive from Kill Devil Hills to Wilmington in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Bryson City.
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Bryson City — 2 nights

The location of an old Cherokee village, Bryson City embraces a quiet side of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Smoky Mountain Trains Museum, let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and then head outdoors with Nantahala on the Fly. On your second day here, examine the collection at Museum of the Cherokee Indian, then try to win big at Casino at Harrah’s Cherokee, and then get engrossed in the history at Mountain Farm Museum.

For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Bryson City trip itinerary website.

You can fly from Wilmington to Bryson City in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Wilmington in June, expect Bryson City to be little chillier, temps between 81°F and 59°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.
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North Carolina travel guide

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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.
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