9 days in Charlotte Region Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Charlotte: Mooresville (Lake Norman Antique Mall, The Lazy 5 Ranch, &more). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at NASCAR Hall of Fame, have fun and explore at Discovery Place Science, stroll around Freedom Park, and bet on your favorite at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read Charlotte trip planner.

Knoxville to Charlotte is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Charlotte are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Hickory.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hickory: Fort Dobbs (in Statesville), Daveste Vineyards (in Troutman) and Shelby City Park (in Shelby).

To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Hickory vacation maker website.

You can drive from Charlotte to Hickory in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 78°F in May, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive back home.