7 days in Charlotte, Siesta Key & Miami 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.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): see the interesting displays at NASCAR Hall of Fame, then get lost in a book at Billy Graham Libary, and then get in on the family fun at Carowinds.

To find reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Charlotte day trip planning site .

Syracuse to Charlotte is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus, taxi, and flight; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Syracuse in April, with highs in Charlotte at 73°F and lows at 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to travel to Siesta Key.

Siesta Key draws most of its visitors with soft, white-quartz sand beaches and translucent ocean water.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers and then stroll through Siesta Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Caspersen Beach, kick back and relax at Venice Beach, and then wander the streets of Pass-a-Grille.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Siesta Key trip app .

Do a combination of flight and bus from Charlotte to Siesta Key in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, flight, and bus; or drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Charlotte in April: high temperatures in Siesta Key hover around 83°F and lows are around 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Miami.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): kick back and relax at South Beach, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Art Deco Historic District, and then browse the exhibits of The Wolfsonian - Florida International University. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Wed): examine the collection at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, then take a stroll through Lincoln Road, and then browse the different shops at Bayside Marketplace.

To find where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Miami trip itinerary planning website .

You can drive from Siesta Key to Miami in 4 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus, flight, and tram. Traveling from Siesta Key in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 71°F in Miami. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.