8 days in Charlotte & Darien 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Hendrick Motorsports Complex and Kersey Valley Spooky Woods. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Charlotte: Wiseman's View Scenic Overlook (in Linville), Salem God's Acre Cemetery (in Winston Salem) and Linville Gorge (in Linville Falls). There's lots more to do: have fun and explore at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, engage your brain at Carolina Raptor Center, examine the collection at Wells Fargo Museum, and get in on the family fun at Carowinds.

Make your Charlotte itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

Newark to Charlotte is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 63°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to travel to Darien.

Darien is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. On the 24th (Tue), stroll around Cherry Lawn Park, admire the landmark architecture of The Glass House, then trek along Norwalk River Valley Trail, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Compo Beach. On the next day, admire the majestic nature at Sunken Meadow State Park, then contemplate the long history of Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, and then identify plant and animal life at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary.

To find photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Darien route planner.

Explore your travel options from Charlotte to Darien with the Route module. Traveling from Charlotte in September, things will get a bit cooler in Darien: highs are around 77°F and lows about 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.