60 days in North Carolina Itinerary
Created using Inspirock North Carolina visit planner
Start: Thomaston
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Wilmington
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Hatteras Island
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Manteo, Roanoke Island
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Corolla
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Raleigh
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Greensboro
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Charlotte
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Blowing Rock
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Asheville
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Cherokee
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Wilmington — 8 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Wilmington: North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (in Kure Beach), Southport (Trinity United Methodist Church & Southport Pier and RIverwalk) and Oak Island Beach (in Oak Island). There's still lots to do: get your game on at Battle House Laser Tag, identify plant and animal life at Sea Turtle Camp, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Front Street Brewery, and admire the striking features of Bellamy Mansion.
For maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Wilmington tour planner.
Thomaston to Wilmington is an approximately 7-hour car ride. You can also drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Hatteras Island.
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For maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Wilmington tour planner.
Thomaston to Wilmington is an approximately 7-hour car ride. You can also drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to 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) and Ocracoke (Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach, British Cemetery, &more).
For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Hatteras Island trip itinerary app.
You can drive from Wilmington to Hatteras Island in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. July in Hatteras Island sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 75°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can go by car to Manteo.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Hatteras Island trip itinerary app.
You can drive from Wilmington to Hatteras Island in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. July in Hatteras Island sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 75°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can go by car to Manteo.
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Manteo, Roanoke Island — 5 nights
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Change things up with a short trip to Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf in Nags Head (about 2h 15 min away).
To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Manteo trip website.
Traveling by car from Hatteras Island to Manteo takes 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Manteo can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can drive to Corolla.
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To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Manteo trip website.
Traveling by car from Hatteras Island to Manteo takes 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Manteo can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can drive to Corolla.
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Corolla — 5 nights
Corolla is known for wildlife, historic sites, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see Off-Road Tours, look for all kinds of wild species at Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, trek along Currituck Banks Reserve, and surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.
For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Corolla trip planner.
Drive from Manteo to Corolla in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in July, and nighttime lows around 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Raleigh.
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For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Corolla trip planner.
Drive from Manteo to Corolla in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in July, and nighttime lows around 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Raleigh.
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Raleigh — 7 nights
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City of Oaks
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Raleigh: Durham (Duke University Chapel, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, &more). And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Neuse River Trail, steep yourself in history at Historic Yates Mill County Park, get curious at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and admire the striking features of James B. Hunt Jr. Library.
Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Raleigh using our trip planner.
Drive from Corolla to Raleigh in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of car and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 71°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can go by car to Greensboro.
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Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Raleigh using our trip planner.
Drive from Corolla to Raleigh in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of car and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 71°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can go by car to Greensboro.
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Greensboro — 6 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Hanging Rock State Park (in Danbury), Mount Airy (The Andy Griffith Museum & Mayberry Replica Courthouse) and Old Salem Museums & Gardens (in Winston Salem).
To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Greensboro trip maker site.
You can drive from Raleigh to Greensboro in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 70°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Charlotte.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Greensboro trip maker site.
You can drive from Raleigh to Greensboro in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 70°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Charlotte.
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Charlotte — 6 nights
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The Queen City
Step out of Charlotte to go to Mooresville and see The Lazy 5 Ranch, which is approximately 44 minutes away. There's still lots to do: have some family-friendly fun at Escape Kings, trek along Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve, get in on the family fun at Carowinds, and have fun and explore at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Charlotte trip planner.
Drive from Greensboro to Charlotte in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Charlotte are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 69°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Blowing Rock.
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To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Charlotte trip planner.
Drive from Greensboro to Charlotte in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Charlotte are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 69°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Blowing Rock.
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Blowing Rock — 6 nights
Get out of town with these interesting Blowing Rock side-trips: Bobby McLean Memorial Park (in Newland) and Wiseman's View Scenic Overlook (in Linville).
To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Blowing Rock attractions planner.
Drive from Charlotte to Blowing Rock in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Charlotte in August: high temperatures in Blowing Rock hover around 76°F and lows are around 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Asheville.
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To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Blowing Rock attractions planner.
Drive from Charlotte to Blowing Rock in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Charlotte in August: high temperatures in Blowing Rock hover around 76°F and lows are around 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Asheville.
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Asheville — 6 nights
Land of the Sky
Get out of town with these interesting Asheville side-trips: Hartford (Zipline & River Rafting & Tubing), Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm (in Hendersonville) and Sliding Rock (in Pisgah Forest). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Biltmore, stroll around Falls Park on the Reedy, browse the collection at The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild), and identify plant and animal life at Western North Carolina Nature Center.
To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Asheville trip app.
Traveling by car from Blowing Rock to Asheville takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Blowing Rock in August: highs in Asheville hover around 82°F, while lows dip to 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Cherokee.
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To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Asheville trip app.
Traveling by car from Blowing Rock to Asheville takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Blowing Rock in August: highs in Asheville hover around 82°F, while lows dip to 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Cherokee.
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Cherokee — 5 nights
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Trails of Legends and Adventures
Explore Cherokee's surroundings by going to Carolina Outfitters (in Topton) and Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Alum Cave Trail & Mount LeConte). And it doesn't end there: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, take in the dramatic scenery at Mingo Falls, pause for some photo ops at Rockefeller Memorial, and explore and take pictures at Newfound Gap Road.
For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Cherokee trip builder website.
Traveling by car from Asheville to Cherokee takes 1.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Cherokee can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Cherokee trip builder website.
Traveling by car from Asheville to Cherokee takes 1.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Cherokee can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive 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.
