13 days in North Carolina Itinerary
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Start: Ottawa
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Asheville
— 3 nights
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Bryson City
— 2 nights
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Charlotte
— 1 night
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Nags Head
— 3 nights
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Wilmington
— 2 nights
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Durham
— 1 night
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End: Ottawa
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Asheville — 3 nights
Land of the Sky
Get out of town with these interesting Asheville side-trips: Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm (in Hendersonville), Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum (in Maggie Valley) and Dry Falls (in Highlands). Next up on the itinerary: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, get a taste of the local shopping with Lexington Glassworks, and kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.
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Ottawa, Canada to Asheville is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Ottawa in May, expect Asheville to be somewhat warmer, temps between 28°C and 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can go by car to Bryson City.
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Plan a trip to Asheville easily and quickly by telling Klarna Trips to suggest an itinerary.
Ottawa, Canada to Asheville is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Ottawa in May, expect Asheville to be somewhat warmer, temps between 28°C and 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can go by car to Bryson City.
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Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, Zipline, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tours & Tastings, Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm, Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum
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Bryson City — 2 nights
Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): examine the collection at Museum of the Cherokee Indian, then try your luck at Casino at Harrah’s Cherokee, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Mingo Falls. On the 17th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire all the interesting features of Cherohala Skyway, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then look for gifts at Unique Gift Outlet.
To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Bryson City tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Asheville to Bryson City in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can fly to Charlotte.
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You can drive from Asheville to Bryson City in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can fly to Charlotte.
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Charlotte — 1 night
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The Queen City
Kick off your visit on the 18th (Thu): examine the collection at NASCAR Hall of Fame, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then bet on your favorite at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Latta Plantation Nature Center & Preserve.
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Traveling by flight from Bryson City to Charlotte takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Bryson City in May, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Charlotte, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Nags Head.
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Traveling by flight from Bryson City to Charlotte takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Bryson City in May, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Charlotte, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Nags Head.
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Nags Head — 3 nights
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Explore Nags Head's surroundings by going to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (in Buxton) and Corolla (Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, Off-Road Tours, &more). The adventure continues: take in the dramatic natural features at Jockey's Ridge State Park, visit a coastal fixture at Bodie Island Lighthouse, get engrossed in the history at Buffalo City Exhibit, and admire the natural beauty at Elizabethan Gardens.
To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Nags Head travel planner.
Traveling by flight from Charlotte to Nags Head takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Traveling from Charlotte in May, expect nights in Nags Head to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Wilmington.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Nags Head travel planner.
Traveling by flight from Charlotte to Nags Head takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Traveling from Charlotte in May, expect nights in Nags Head to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Wilmington.
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Wilmington — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): look for gifts at Cape Fear Spice Merchants, then brush up on your military savvy at Battleship North Carolina, then wander the streets of Historic District, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue): contemplate the long history of Airlie Gardens, stroll through Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex, and then don't miss a visit to Riverwalk.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Wilmington day trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Nags Head to Wilmington takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Nags Head in May, expect nights in Wilmington to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 32°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Durham.
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To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Wilmington day trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Nags Head to Wilmington takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Nags Head in May, expect nights in Wilmington to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 32°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Durham.
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Durham — 1 night
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Flowers of the Carolinas
Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): admire the natural beauty at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Duke University Chapel, and then stroll the grounds of Old Town Cemetery.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Durham trip itinerary maker website.
You can drive from Wilmington to Durham in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In May in Durham, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Durham trip itinerary maker website.
You can drive from Wilmington to Durham in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In May in Durham, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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North Carolina travel guide
The Tar Heel State
A top destination for a holiday in nature, North Carolina provides a seemingly endless variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain climbing, and skiing. While the state's rural regions offer a taste of traditional Appalachian music and culture, its increasingly diverse big cities feature modern skyscrapers, renowned museums, and historical neighborhoods perfect for sightseeing tours. The coastal region, famous for its year-round temperate climate, attracts millions of annual visitors, making North Carolina the sixth most-visited state in the country. Though it's hard to find a quiet time of year in coastal North Carolina, the state's inland areas retain many secluded corners where you can experience the laid-back Old South atmosphere.
