8 days in Charlotte & Thermopolis 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 24th (Mon): examine the collection at NASCAR Hall of Fame, then bet on your favorite at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and then identify plant and animal life at Latta Plantation Nature Center & Preserve.

To find where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Charlotte trip planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Charlotte. In May in Charlotte, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 58°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to travel to Thermopolis.

Thermopolis is the largest town in, and the county seat of Hot Springs County, Wyoming, United States. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Wyoming Dinosaur Center and The Star Plunge. Explore Thermopolis' surroundings by going to Meeteetse (Meeteetse Museums & Kirwin Ghost Town), Shell Falls (in Sheridan) and Gooseberry Badlands Scenic Overlook & Trail (in Worland). The adventure continues: witness a stunning natural landmark at Hot Springs State Park, don't miss a visit to Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracks, get engrossed in the history at Hot Springs County Museum, and explore the stunning scenery at Bighorn Mountains.

To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Thermopolis online itinerary planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and car from Charlotte to Thermopolis takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. In May, Thermopolis is colder than Charlotte - with highs of 53°F and lows of 38°F. You will have some time to spend on the 31st (Mon) before leaving for home.