60 days in North Carolina Itinerary
Created using Inspirock North Carolina trip planner
Start: Perth
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Charlotte
— 7 nights
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Bryson City
— 6 nights
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Asheville
— 7 nights
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Greensboro
— 7 nights
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Corolla
— 5 nights
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Hatteras Island
— 5 nights
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Beaufort
— 6 nights
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Wilmington
— 7 nights
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Raleigh
— 8 nights
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End: Perth
Fri, Apr 7 - Mon, Jun 5
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Charlotte — 7 nights
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The Queen City
Get out of town with these interesting Charlotte side-trips: Mooresville (Kyle Busch Motorsports, Penske Racing South Facility, &more), N.C.Korean War Memorial (in Mint Hill) and Concord (Frank Liske Park & Zmax Dragway). There's still lots to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, examine the collection at Discovery Place Science, walk around Freedom Park, and find something for the whole family at Carowinds.
For where to stay, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Charlotte planner.
Perth, Australia to Charlotte is an approximately 31-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 13 hours traveling from Perth to Charlotte. In April, Charlotte is little chillier than Perth - with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Bryson City.
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For where to stay, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Charlotte planner.
Perth, Australia to Charlotte is an approximately 31-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 13 hours traveling from Perth to Charlotte. In April, Charlotte is little chillier than Perth - with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Bryson City.
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Bryson City — 6 nights
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bryson City: Highlands (The Bascom, Old Edwards Club, &more), Cherokee (Mingo Falls & Horseback Riding Tours) and Lazy Hiker Brewing Company (in Franklin). The adventure continues: relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, try to win big at Casino at Harrah’s Cherokee, observe the fascinating underwater world at Appalachian Rivers Aquarium, and get engrossed in the history at The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians at Bryson City.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Bryson City tour itinerary maker.
Fly from Charlotte to Bryson City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Charlotte in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Bryson City, with lows of 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Asheville.
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Fly from Charlotte to Bryson City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Charlotte in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Bryson City, with lows of 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Asheville.
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Asheville — 7 nights
Land of the Sky
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Asheville: Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum (in Maggie Valley), Hendersonville (Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, &more) and Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (in Chimney Rock). There's still lots to do: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, see the interesting displays at The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild), explore the wealth of natural beauty at The North Carolina Arboretum, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Asheville road trip planning tool.
Getting from Bryson City to Asheville by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In April in Asheville, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 8°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Greensboro.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Asheville road trip planning tool.
Getting from Bryson City to Asheville by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In April in Asheville, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 8°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Greensboro.
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Greensboro — 7 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Greensboro: North Carolina Zoo (in Asheboro), Conservators Center (in Burlington) and Mount Airy (Mayberry Spirits Distillery & The Andy Griffith Museum).
To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Greensboro holiday planning tool.
Traveling by car from Asheville to Greensboro takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to drive to Corolla.
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Traveling by car from Asheville to Greensboro takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to drive to Corolla.
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Corolla — 5 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Creswell (Pettigrew State Park & Somerset Place State Historic Site) and The Pointe Golf Club (in Powells Point). The adventure continues: see exotic creatures in open habitats at Back Country Safari Tours, pause for some serene contemplation at Historic Corolla Chapel, see the interesting displays at Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, and steep yourself in history at Whalehead Club.
To find photos, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Corolla trip maker.
Drive from Greensboro to Corolla in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of train and car. May in Corolla sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Hatteras Island.
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Drive from Greensboro to Corolla in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of train and car. May in Corolla sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Hatteras Island.
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Hatteras Island — 5 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hatteras Island: Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum (in Rodanthe), Manteo (The Christmas Shop, Buffalo City Exhibit, &more) and Nags Head (Bodie Island Lighthouse, Jockey's Ridge State Park, &more). Spend the 14th (Sun) exploring nature at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Hatteras Island trip planner.
Traveling by car from Corolla to Hatteras Island takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can drive to Beaufort.
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To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Hatteras Island trip planner.
Traveling by car from Corolla to Hatteras Island takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can drive to Beaufort.
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Beaufort — 6 nights
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Explore Beaufort's surroundings by going to New Bern (New Bern Fireman's Museum, North Carolina History Center - Tryon Palace, &more), Goose Creek State Park (in Washington) and Cape Lookout Lighthouse (in Harkers Island).
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Beaufort online trip builder.
You can drive from Hatteras Island to Beaufort in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car. In May, daytime highs in Beaufort are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can drive to Wilmington.
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To find other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Beaufort online trip builder.
You can drive from Hatteras Island to Beaufort in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car. In May, daytime highs in Beaufort are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can drive to Wilmington.
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Wilmington — 7 nights
Explore Wilmington's surroundings by going to Southport (Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry, Southport Pier and RIverwalk, &more), Sunset Beach (Sunset Beach Waterfront Park & Kindred Spirit Mailbox) and Walton's Distillery (in Jacksonville). And it doesn't end there: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, relax and rejuvenate at Sacred Willow Spa, stop by Historic District, and admire the striking features of Bellamy Mansion.
Plan trip to Wilmington with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
Traveling by car from Beaufort to Wilmington takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to drive to Raleigh.
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Traveling by car from Beaufort to Wilmington takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to drive to Raleigh.
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Raleigh — 8 nights
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City of Oaks
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Raleigh: Durham (Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke University, &more), Fayetteville (Room Escape Games & Airborne and Special Operations Museum) and Chapel Hill (University of North Carolina, The Carolina Basketball Museum, &more). The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at WRAL Azalea Garden, identify plant and animal life at Fletcher Park, admire the masterpieces at North Carolina Museum of Art, and get engrossed in the history at Marbles Kids Museum.
To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Raleigh trip itinerary builder website.
You can drive from Wilmington to Raleigh in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. May in Raleigh sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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You can drive from Wilmington to Raleigh in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. May in Raleigh sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly 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.
