28 days in North Carolina Piedmont Itinerary

Once the seat of a thriving tobacco industry, Durham has seen some significant moments in American history.

Venture out of the city with trips to Raleigh (North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina Museum of History, &more), Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve (in Cary) and Conservators Center (in Burlington). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Duke University Chapel, admire the majestic nature at Eno River State Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, and deepen your understanding at Duke University.

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New York City to Durham is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from New York City in February, with highs in Durham at 55°F and lows at 35°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Fayetteville.

Fayetteville is a city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. Explore Fayetteville's surroundings by going to Raven Rock State Park (in Lillington), Tobacco Road Golf Club (in Sanford) and Ava Gardner Museum (in Smithfield). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Airborne and Special Operations Museum, view the masterpieces at David McCune International Art Gallery, let little ones run wild at Camelot Playground, and stroll around Veterans Park.

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Getting from Durham to Fayetteville by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In February, plan for daily highs up to 59°F, and evening lows to 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Charlotte.

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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Charlotte: Jetton Park (in Cornelius), Morrow Mountain State Park (in Albemarle) and The Pit Indoor Kart Racing (in Mooresville). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at NASCAR Hall of Fame, have fun and explore at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville, sample the tasty concoctions at Old Mecklenburg Brewery, and get curious at Discovery Place Science.

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Fly from Fayetteville to Charlotte in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 57°F, and evening lows to 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can drive to Hickory.

Hickory is a city located primarily in Catawba County, North Carolina, with parts in adjoining Burke and Caldwell counties. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hickory: Troutman (Daveste Vineyards & Lake Norman State Park) and Statesville (Fort Dobbs & Southern Distilling Company). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Hickory Museum of Art, learn about all things military at Hickory Aviation Museum, look for gifts at Hickory Furniture Mart, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Catawba Science Center.

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Getting from Charlotte to Hickory by car takes about 1.5 hours. February in Hickory sees daily highs of 53°F and lows of 34°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Winston Salem.

Winston-Salem is a city in and the county seat of Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Winston Salem: North Carolina Transportation Museum (in Spencer), JOLO Winery & Vineyards (in Pilot Mountain) and North Carolina Zoo (in Asheboro). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at International Civil Rights Center & Museum, make a trip to Shell-shaped Gas Station, take in nature's colorful creations at The Bog Garden at Benjamin Park, and take in the awesome beauty at Pilot Mountain State Park.

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Getting from Hickory to Winston Salem by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In February, daily temperatures in Winston Salem can reach 52°F, while at night they dip to 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to fly back home.