8 days in North Carolina Itinerary
8 days in North Carolina Itinerary
Created using Inspirock North Carolina trip builder
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Highlands
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Cherokee
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Asheville
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Raleigh
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Corolla
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Drive to Norfolk International Airport, Fly to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Drive to Thomaston
End: Thomaston
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Highlands is an incorporated town in Macon County in the U.S. On the 1st (Tue), whizz through the canopy at Highlands Aerial Park, then admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls, and then admire the sheer force of Dry Falls.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Highlands trip planning app.
Thomaston to Highlands is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Thomaston in September, things will get slightly colder in Highlands: highs are around 79°F and lows about 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Cherokee.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Highlands trip planning app.
Thomaston to Highlands is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Thomaston in September, things will get slightly colder in Highlands: highs are around 79°F and lows about 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Cherokee.
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Trails of Legends and Adventures
The center of Cherokee culture in the eastern part of the country, the town named after this Native American tribe serves as a base camp for hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, look for gifts at Unique Gift Outlet, then examine the collection at Museum of the Cherokee Indian, and finally try to win big at Casino at Harrah’s Cherokee.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Cherokee journey planner.
You can drive from Highlands to Cherokee in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, daytime highs in Cherokee are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Asheville.
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Land of the Sky
Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.When in Asheville, make a side trip to see French Broad Adventures in Marshall, approximately Marshall away. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Biltmore, cruise along Blue Ridge Pkwy, take in the exciting artwork at St.Claire Art, and admire the natural beauty at The North Carolina Arboretum.
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Traveling by car from Cherokee to Asheville takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, daytime highs in Asheville are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can go by car to Raleigh.
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City of Oaks
For those not from the South, Raleigh might be one of the region's better-kept travel secrets.Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sun): stroll around Pullen Park, then look for all kinds of wild species at Umstead State Park, then identify plant and animal life at Fletcher Park, and finally take a stroll through Historic Oakwood.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Raleigh trip maker tool.
Traveling by car from Asheville to Raleigh takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can go by car to Corolla.
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A trip to Corolla will add a bit of slow-paced fun to your Outer Banks holiday.On the 7th (Mon), tour the pleasant surroundings at Currituck Beach, see Off-Road Tours, and then take a memorable tour with Back Country Safari Tours.
To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Corolla day trip website.
Drive from Raleigh to Corolla in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of bus and car. September in Corolla sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 67°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.
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