45 days in United States Itinerary

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.

Attractions like Zipline and Zmax Dragway make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with these side-trips from Charlotte: Chimney Rock (Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine & Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park), Columbia (Sea Lion Landing, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, &more) and Sweet Betsy Farm (in Marion). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Falls Park on the Reedy, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, walk around Freedom Park, and get curious at Discovery Place Science.

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Frankfurt, Germany to Charlotte is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 6 hours. Traveling from Frankfurt in April, things will get somewhat warmer in Charlotte: highs are around 26°C and lows about 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Rodanthe.

Rodanthe is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Dare County, North Carolina, United States, on Hatteras Island, part of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): make a trip to Rodanthe Pier and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.

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Traveling by car from Charlotte to Rodanthe takes 6 hours. In April in Rodanthe, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can go by car to Hatteras Island.

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Traveling by car from Rodanthe to Hatteras Island takes an hour. Traveling from Rodanthe in April, plan for a bit warmer nights in Hatteras Island, with lows around 14°C. On the 29th (Sat), you're off to Ocracoke.

Ocracoke is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated town located at the southern end of Ocracoke Island, located entirely within Hyde County, North Carolina. On the 30th (Sun), identify plant and animal life at Springers Point, identify plant and animal life at Ocracoke Pony Pens, then enjoy the sea views from Ocracoke Lighthouse, and finally look for gifts at The Village Craftsmen. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the different monuments and memorials at British Cemetery, shop like a local with Over the Moon, and then kick back and relax at Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach.

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You can ride a ferry from Hatteras Island to Ocracoke in 2 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to travel to Myrtle Beach.

Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach, then wander the streets of Broadway at the Beach, and finally have fun at Myrtle Beach SkyWheel.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Myrtle Beach road trip website.

You can do a combination of ferry and car from Ocracoke to Myrtle Beach in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, taxi, bus, train, and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in May, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Charleston.

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours and Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Fort Sumter National Monument, stop by Indigo, walk around Joe Riley Waterfront Park, and hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

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Drive from Myrtle Beach to Charleston in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Charleston are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Savannah.

Georgia's oldest city, Savannah displays its colonial history proudly on every corner.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: visit Wheelz of Hilton Head, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Coligny Beach.

To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Savannah trip planner.

You can take a train from Charleston to Savannah in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daytime highs in Savannah are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

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Getting from Savannah to Las Vegas by combination of taxi and flight takes about 9 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Savannah to Las Vegas. May in Las Vegas sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C at night. You'll set off for Zion National Park on the 8th (Mon).

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

On the 8th (Mon), explore the striking landscape of Zion National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: take a memorable drive along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, hike along Angel's Landing, and then get great views at Observation Point.

For traveler tips, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Zion National Park day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Las Vegas to Zion National Park in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to Zion National Park is 1 hour. When traveling from Las Vegas in May, plan for little chillier days in Zion National Park, with highs around 28°C, while nights are cooler with lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): get great views at Fairyland Point, take some stellar pictures from Sunrise Point, then get great views at Inspiration Point, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Bryce Point. Keep things going the next day: hike along Rim Trail, then hike along Queen's Garden Trail, then explore the stunning scenery at Sunset Point, and finally hike along Navajo Loop Trail.

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You can drive from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 1.5 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Zion National Park in May: high temperatures in Bryce Canyon National Park hover around 20°C and lows are around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can go by car to Capitol Reef National Park.

Capitol Reef National Park takes its name from a particularly rugged and scenic section of the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic "wrinkle" stretching for 160 km (100 mi) along a dry plateau surrounded by white Navajo sandstone cliffs and domes, and red canyons, buttes, and rock bridges.

On the 12th (Fri), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Capitol Reef National Park . On the 13th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the landmark architecture of Fruita Schoolhouse, then make a trip to Fremont Petroglyphs, then contemplate the long history of Gifford Homestead, and finally trek along Goosenecks Overlook.

To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Capitol Reef National Park trip planner.

You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Capitol Reef National Park in 2.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can go by car to Moab.

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

On the 14th (Sun), head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bike Fiend, and then see Off-Road Tours. Keep things going the next day: get outside with Outdoor Activities, explore the striking landscape of Arches National Park, and then stroll through Pine Tree Arch Trail.

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Drive from Capitol Reef National Park to Moab in 3 hours. In May, Moab is a bit warmer than Capitol Reef National Park - with highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Montrose.

The City of Montrose is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Montrose County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): contemplate the waterfront views at Montrose Water Sports Park, then get engrossed in the history at Museum of the Mountain West, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Montrose Botanic Gardens.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Montrose trip planner.

You can drive from Moab to Montrose in 3 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Moab in May, with highs in Montrose at 25°C and lows at 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Mesa Verde National Park.

Whereas most national parks are primarily devoted to showcasing unique and special landscapes, Mesa Verde National Park focuses on ancient human habitation.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): explore the ancient world of Spruce Tree House, make a trip to Park Point, then trek along Nordenskiold #16 Trail, and finally explore the ancient world of Long House. Keep things going the next day: explore the ancient world of Cliff Palace, explore the ancient world of Balcony House, and then examine the collection at Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum.

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Traveling by car from Montrose to Mesa Verde National Park takes 3.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Mesa Verde National Park when traveling from Montrose in May, with lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): stroll through Bright Angel Trail. Keep things going the next day: take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point, tour the pleasant surroundings at Rim Trail, and then take some stellar pictures from Lookout Studio.

To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park online vacation builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Mesa Verde National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Mesa Verde National Park in May since evenings lows in Grand Canyon National Park dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can travel to Sedona.

Despite its relatively small size, Sedona overflows with tourist appeal.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): pause for some photo ops at 911 Memorial, cruise along Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179), then take in the dramatic natural features at Bell Rock, and finally explore the striking landscape at Cathedral Rock.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Sedona. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, plan for somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Sedona: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Joshua Tree National Park.

Joshua Tree National Park takes its name from the Joshua tree, a twisted, spiky tree with bayonet-shaped leaves at the top that's one of the few plant species hardy enough to thrive in the extreme climate of the Mojave Desert.

Joshua Tree National Park is known for nature, trails, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the views at Hidden Valley Nature Trail, trek along Ryan Mountain, stroll through Split Rock, and take in the dramatic natural features at Keys View.

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You can drive from Sedona to Joshua Tree National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Sedona in May, expect Joshua Tree National Park to be a bit warmer, temps between 36°C and 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Temecula.

Temecula represents Southern California's wine country.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): have fun and explore at Pennypickle's Workshop - Temecula Children's Museum, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, then stop by Temecula Olive Oil Company, and finally stop by Old Town Temecula. Here are some ideas for day two: take a leisurely stroll along Oceanside Pier and then get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

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Getting from Joshua Tree National Park to Temecula by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of car and bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in May; daily highs in Temecula reach 28°C and lows reach 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Laguna Beach.

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort city located in southern Orange County, California, in the United States. Family-friendly places like Heisler Park and Dolphin & Whale Watching will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Huntington Beach Pier (in Huntington Beach) and Carlsbad Village (in Carlsbad). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at 1,000 Steps Beach, take in the waterfront at Main Beach, admire the majestic nature at Crystal Cove, and stroll through Victoria Beach.

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Traveling by car from Temecula to Laguna Beach takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Temecula in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in Laguna Beach, with lows around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can go by car to Mojave.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Tue): hike along Mojave Trail.

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You can drive from Laguna Beach to Mojave in 3.5 hours. When traveling from Laguna Beach in May, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Mojave: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Las Vegas.

On the 31st (Wed), observe the fascinating underwater world at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, then admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, then admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

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Drive from Mojave to Las Vegas in 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.