60 days in North Carolina Itinerary

A rapidly growing city in central North Carolina, Charlotte is the state's largest urban center and a major regional hub for finance, industry, technology, and entertainment.

Step off the beaten path and head to Discovery Place Science and Carolinas Aviation Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Mint Museum Uptown and Laurel Gray Vineyard & Winery. Explore Charlotte's surroundings by going to North Carolina Transportation Museum (in Spencer), Crowders Mountain State Park (in Kings Mountain) and Morrow Mountain State Park (in Albemarle). There's much more to do: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, learn about winemaking at Treehouse Vineyards, wander the streets of SouthPark, and have fun and explore at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville.

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Vienna, Austria to Charlotte is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 6 hours. In December, Charlotte is somewhat warmer than Vienna - with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can fly to Bryson City.

The location of an old Cherokee village, Bryson City embraces a quiet side of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Smoky Mountain Trains Museum and Fields of the Wood. Visiting Lake Glenville Scenic Waterfall Cruises and Whiteside Mountain will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bryson City: Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center (in Scaly Mountain), Whitewater Falls (in Sapphire) and Silver Run Falls (in Cashiers). There's much more to do: hike along Murphy River Walk, contemplate the long history of Mingus Mill, explore the striking landscape at Cullasaja River Gorge, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

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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 January, Bryson City is little chillier at night with lows of -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Asheville.

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

Grovewood Village and Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Thomas Wolfe Memorial. Venture out of the city with trips to Cataloochee Valley (in Great Smoky Mountains National Park), Soco Falls (in Maggie Valley) and Pisgah Forest (Pisgah National Forest & Climbing Tours). There's much more to do: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, admire the natural beauty at The North Carolina Arboretum, view the masterpieces at New Morning Gallery, and visit Biltmore Village.

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Traveling by car from Bryson City to Asheville takes 1.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Asheville can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Blowing Rock.

Blowing Rock is a town in Watauga and Caldwell counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Step off the beaten path and head to Zipline and Appalachian Ski Mtn.. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Moses H. Cone Memorial Park and Flat Top Manor. Explore Blowing Rock's surroundings by going to Mount Jefferson State Park (in Jefferson), Saint Mary's Episcopal Church (in West Jefferson) and Linville Gorge (in Linville Falls). And it doesn't end there: learn about winemaking at Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, immerse yourself in nature at Julian Price Memorial Park, look for gifts at Mast General Store, and look for all kinds of wild species at Grandfather Mountain State Park.

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Drive from Asheville to Blowing Rock in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Asheville in January, you will find days in Blowing Rock are little chillier (5°C), and nights are about the same (-5°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can go by car to Greensboro.

Greensboro is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Step off the beaten path and head to International Civil Rights Center & Museum and Salem God's Acre Cemetery. Visit Denton Farm Park and Home Moravian Church for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Conservators Center (in Burlington), Winston Salem (Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Shell-shaped Gas Station, &more) and JOLO Winery & Vineyards (in Pilot Mountain). There's still lots to do: walk around Tanglewood Park, learn about winemaking at RayLen Vineyards, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and get engrossed in the history at Korner's Folly.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Greensboro day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Blowing Rock to Greensboro takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Blowing Rock in January; daily highs in Greensboro reach 10°C and lows reach -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Raleigh.

For those not from the South, Raleigh might be one of the region's better-kept travel secrets.

Visit Duke University Chapel and 1897 Poe House for their historical value. Do some cultural sightseeing at Historic Yates Mill County Park and Ayr Mount Historic Site. Get out of town with these interesting Raleigh side-trips: Sylvan Heights Bird Park (in Scotland Neck), Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area (in Hillsborough) and Durham (Bennett Place Historic Site & Duke Lemur Center). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Umstead State Park, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, learn about all things military at 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum, and go for a walk through Cape Fear Botanical Garden.

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Traveling by car from Greensboro to Raleigh takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Raleigh are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to drive to Wilmington.

Holiday in Willington to discover a charming coastal city filled with azalea gardens, historical neighborhoods, and cozy cafes.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Airlie Gardens and Poplar Grove Plantation. Get some historical perspective at Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Bellamy Mansion. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Wilmington: Fort Fisher State Recreation Area (in Kure Beach), Oak Island Beach (in Oak Island) and Southport (Boat Tours & Water Sports, Trinity United Methodist Church, &more). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Wilmington Railroad Museum, browse the exhibits of Old Baldy Lighthouse & Smith Island Museum, do a tasting at Duplin Winery, and sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting.

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Traveling by car from Raleigh to Wilmington takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Raleigh in February, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Wilmington: temperatures range from 19°C by day to 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can drive to Hatteras Island.

You'll get in some beach time at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach. Step off the beaten path and head to Ocracoke Lighthouse and Springers Point. Change things up with these side-trips from Hatteras Island: British Cemetery (in Ocracoke), Kill Devil Hills (Wright Brothers National Memorial & Nags Head Woods Preserve) and Kitty Hawk (Monument to a Century of Flight, Outer Banks Yoga, &more).

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Traveling by car from Wilmington to Hatteras Island takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. In February, daytime highs in Hatteras Island are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Manteo.

Manteo is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States, located on Roanoke Island. Take a break from the city and head to Jockey's Ridge State Park and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Bodie Island Lighthouse will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Manteo: Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge (in Manns Harbor) and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge (in Rodanthe). There's lots more to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, get engrossed in the history at Buffalo City Exhibit, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Outer Banks Distilling, and steep yourself in history at Island Farm.

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Drive from Hatteras Island to Manteo in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Hatteras Island in February, expect slightly colder with lows of 3°C in Manteo. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to drive to Corolla.

A trip to Corolla will add a bit of slow-paced fun to your Outer Banks holiday.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Back Country Safari Tours and Whalehead Club. Visiting Parasailing & Paragliding and Carova Beach will get you outdoors. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Currituck Beach, stop by Morris Farm Market, identify plant and animal life at Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, and take in the waterfront at Duck Town Boardwalk.

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Traveling by car from Manteo to Corolla takes 1.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.