9 days in North Carolina Itinerary
9 days in North Carolina Itinerary
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9 days in North Carolina Itinerary
Start: Salt Lake City
Fly + Drive:
9h
1
Kill Devil Hills
— 1 night
Drive:
5h
2
Wilmington
— 2 nights
Drive:
2h 15min
3
Raleigh
— 1 night
Drive:
1h 30min
4
Greensboro
— Few hours
Drive:
3h
5
Asheville
— 3 nights
Drive:
2h 15min
6
Charlotte
— 1 night
Fly:
6h
End: Salt Lake City
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Kill Devil Hills
1
night

Kill Devil Hills is a town in Dare County, North Carolina. To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Kill Devil Hills trip maker .
Salt Lake City to Kill Devil Hills is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight and car. You can also do a combination of flight, bus, and taxi; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 2 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Salt Lake City in January: high temperatures in Kill Devil Hills hover around 50°F and lows are around 38°F. On the 18th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Wilmington.
Salt Lake City to Kill Devil Hills is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight and car. You can also do a combination of flight, bus, and taxi; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 2 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Salt Lake City in January: high temperatures in Kill Devil Hills hover around 50°F and lows are around 38°F. On the 18th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Wilmington.
Things to do in Kill Devil Hills
Side Trip
The Monument to a Century of Flight
Highlights from your plan

Wright Brothers National Memorial
11:30am, Thu Jan 18

The Monument to a Century of Flight
10:00am, Thu Jan 18
2
nights
Wilmington
2
nights

Holiday in Willington to discover a charming coastal city filled with azalea gardens, historical neighborhoods, and cozy cafes.Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): kick back and relax at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex and then learn about all things military at Battleship NORTH CAROLINA.
For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Wilmington journey maker site .
You can drive from Kill Devil Hills to Wilmington in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and flight. When traveling from Kill Devil Hills in January, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Wilmington: temperatures range from 56°F by day to 35°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Raleigh.
Things to do in Wilmington
Side Trip
Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex
Highlights from your plan

Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex
10:00am, Fri Jan 19

Battleship North Carolina
2:30pm, Fri Jan 19
1
night
Raleigh
1
night

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 20th (Sat): get a new perspective on nature at North Carolina: Museum of Natural Sciences, explore the world behind art at North Carolina Museum of Art, and then stroll through Pullen Park.
To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Raleigh trip itinerary maker tool .
Traveling by car from Wilmington to Raleigh takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. While traveling from Wilmington, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Raleigh, ranging from highs of 51°F to lows of 31°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Greensboro.
Things to do in Raleigh
Highlights from your plan

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
12:00pm, Sat Jan 20

North Carolina Museum of Art
2:30pm, Sat Jan 20

Pullen Park
4:30pm, Sat Jan 20
few
hours
Greensboro
few
hours

Greensboro is a city in the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): engage your brain at Greensboro Science Center and then explore the world behind art at Weatherspoon Art Museum.
For traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Greensboro driving holiday website .
Traveling by car from Raleigh to Greensboro takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 48°F in January, and nighttime lows around 28°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to go by car to Asheville.
For traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Greensboro driving holiday website .
Traveling by car from Raleigh to Greensboro takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 48°F in January, and nighttime lows around 28°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to go by car to Asheville.
Things to do in Greensboro
Highlights from your plan

Greensboro Science Center
11:00am, Sun Jan 21

Weatherspoon Art Museum
1:30pm, Sun Jan 21
3
nights
Asheville
3
nights

Land of the Sky
Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of Saint Lawrence, then take a memorable drive along Blueridge Parkway, and then contemplate the long history of Biltmore Estate. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in panoramic vistas at Chimney Rock State Park, then do a tasting at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, and then explore the striking landscape of The North Carolina Arboretum.
To find photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Asheville online holiday planner .
You can drive from Greensboro to Asheville in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. Expect a daytime high around 48°F in January, and nighttime lows around 27°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to drive to Charlotte.
Things to do in Asheville
Side Trips
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, Blue Ridge Pkwy, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Highlights from your plan

Biltmore
4:30pm, Mon Jan 22

Blue Ridge Pkwy
12:00pm, Mon Jan 22

The North Carolina Arboretum
3:30pm, Tue Jan 23
1
night
Charlotte
1
night

The Queen City
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.Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): get curious at Discovery Place Science. On your second day here, see the interesting displays at NASCAR Hall of Fame, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and then see the interesting displays at Billy Graham Library.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Charlotte trip itinerary tool .
Drive from Asheville to Charlotte in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and flight. In January, daytime highs in Charlotte are 51°F, while nighttime lows are 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Charlotte
Highlights from your plan

NASCAR Hall of Fame
10:00am, Thu Jan 25

Discovery Place Science
12:00pm, Wed Jan 24

Billy Graham Library
2:30pm, Thu Jan 25
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