57 days in North Carolina Mountains Itinerary

Boone is a town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Boone side-trips: Banner Elk (Grandfather Mountain State Park & Kettell Beerworks), Plumtree Canopy Tours (in Plumtree) and Linville (Grandfather Mountain, Rough Ridge Lookout, &more). The adventure continues: hike along The Greenway Trail, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, immerse yourself in nature at Julian Price Memorial Park, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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Charlotte to Boone is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Charlotte in October, expect Boone to be slightly colder, temps between 64°F and 43°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Asheville.

Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.

Explore Asheville's surroundings by going to Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (in Chimney Rock), Lake Lure (Lake Lure, Zipline, &more) and Hendersonville (Bearwallow Mountain, Hendersonville Visitor Center, &more). Make the 21st (Fri) an awe-inspiring day at Pisgah National Forest. Next up on the itinerary: take a memorable drive along Blue Ridge Parkway, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, and examine the collection at Asheville Pinball Museum.

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You can drive from Boone to Asheville in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Boone in October: highs in Asheville hover around 70°F, while lows dip to 47°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can go by car to Cherokee.

The center of Cherokee culture in the eastern part of the country, the town named after this Native American tribe serves as a base camp for hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Get out of town with these interesting Cherokee side-trips: Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum (in Maggie Valley), Barber Orchard Fruitstand (in Waynesville) and World Methodist Museum (in Lake Junaluska). There's much more to do: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, go for a walk through GSMNP - Deep Creek Trail, take an in-depth tour of Mountain Farm Museum, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Waterrock Knob.

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Traveling by car from Asheville to Cherokee takes 1.5 hours. In November, daytime highs in Cherokee are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 32°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can drive to Murphy.

Murphy is a town in and the county seat of Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Murphy: Andrews Brewing Company (in Andrews), Robbinsville (Wehrloom Honey, Stoney Hollow Farm, &more) and Wishon's Fishing Hole (in Nantahala Township). The adventure continues: relax in the rural setting at Ye Olde Goat Farm, see the interesting displays at Cherokee County Museum, view the masterpieces at Highlander Gallery, and get outside with Big Ol' Fish Guiding Service.

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Drive from Cherokee to Murphy in 1.5 hours. November in Murphy sees daily highs of 61°F and lows of 34°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Highlands.

Highlands is an incorporated town in Macon County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Explore Highlands' surroundings by going to Sapphire (Gorges State Park, Whitewater Falls, &more), Franklin (Pickens Nose, Macon County Historical Society and Museum, &more) and Big Laurel Falls (in Otto). There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Dry Falls, get a taste of the local shopping with The Bascom, take in the awesome beauty at Sunset Rock and Ravenel Park, and go deep underground at Jackson Hole Trading Post & Gem Mine.

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Traveling by car from Murphy to Highlands takes 1.5 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 60°F, and evening lows to 32°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.