13 days in New York City, Charleston & Raleigh Itinerary

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, stroll around The High Line, explore the galleries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial.

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Paris, France to New York City is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to New York City is minus 6 hours. April in New York City sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Charleston.

Step out of Charleston with an excursion to The Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw--about 36 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, settle in for a delightful tour with a horse-drawn carriage tour, stroll through Sullivan's Island Beach, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Charleston trip maker app.

Getting from New York City to Charleston by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In April, Charleston is a bit warmer than New York City - with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can go by car to Raleigh.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): identify plant and animal life at Fletcher Park, then admire the natural beauty at WRAL Azalea Garden, then engage your brain at Marbles Kids Museum, and finally trek along Neuse River Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Old Town Cemetery, engage your brain at Museum of Life + Science, and then admire the natural beauty at Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

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Traveling by car from Charleston to Raleigh takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Charleston in April, expect slightly colder with lows of 11°C in Raleigh. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.