13 days in North Carolina Itinerary

Explore Hendersonville's surroundings by going to Lake Lure (Zipline & Lake Lure Flowering Bridge), Pisgah Forest (Sliding Rock & Looking Glass Falls) and Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (in Chimney Rock).

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Port Harcourt, Nigeria to Hendersonville is an approximately 28-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Port Harcourt to Hendersonville is minus 6 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Port Harcourt in July since evenings lows in Hendersonville dip to 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Bryson City.

On the 15th (Sat), admire the sheer force of Mingo Falls, see the interesting displays at Museum of the Cherokee Indian, and then try to win big at Casino at Harrah’s Cherokee. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Sun): explore the landscape on two wheels at Tsali Recreation Area, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then go deep underground at Nantahala River Gem Mine.

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Drive from Hendersonville to Bryson City in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can go by car to Mount Airy.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): examine the collection at The Andy Griffith Museum, then take in the awesome beauty at Pilot Mountain State Park, and then walk around Hanging Rock State Park. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Mayberry Replica Courthouse, then take a memorable drive along Blue Ridge Parkway, and then stroll around Riverside Park.

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Drive from Bryson City to Mount Airy in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car, flight, and bus. Traveling from Bryson City in July, plan for a bit warmer nights in Mount Airy, with lows around 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can go by car to Wilmington.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Sea Turtle Camp, brush up on your military savvy at Battleship North Carolina, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. On the 20th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for gifts at The Veggie Wagon, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex.

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You can drive from Mount Airy to Wilmington in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Wilmington are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Duck.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): enjoy the sea views from Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, then see Off-Road Tours, then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and finally head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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Getting from Wilmington to Duck by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In July, daytime highs in Duck are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.