8 days in Asheville, Marfa & Scottsdale Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Asheville: Greenville (Liberty Bridge, Dark Corner Distillery, &more) and Gatlinburg (Ole Smoky Whiskey Barrelhouse, Sugarlands Distilling Company, &more). The adventure continues: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and sample the tasty concoctions at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tours & Tastings.

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Newark to Asheville is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Newark in January, expect nights in Asheville to be about the same, around 27°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to travel to Marfa.

Marfa is a city in the high desert of the Trans-Pecos in far West Texas, located between the Davis Mountains and Big Bend National Park. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): take in the exciting artwork at Judd Foundation and then admire the striking features of Presidio County Courthouse. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at Ballroom Marfa and then examine the collection at Marfa and Presidio County Museum.

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Explore your travel options from Asheville to Marfa with the Route module. Traveling from Asheville to Marfa, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Asheville in January: highs in Marfa hover around 57°F, while lows dip to 25°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Scottsdale.

Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, adjacent to the Greater Phoenix Area. Scottsdale is known for nightlife, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: identify plant and animal life at Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, hike along Tom's Thumb Trailhead, take in the exciting artwork at Celebration of Fine Art, and see Off-Road Tours.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Marfa to Scottsdale. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Marfa to Scottsdale due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Marfa, expect somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Scottsdale, ranging from highs of 68°F to lows of 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can fly back home.