6 days in North Carolina Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips North Carolina journey builder
Start: Des Moines
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Charlotte
— 1 day
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Wilmington
— 3 nights
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Corolla
— 2 nights
Drive to Norfolk, Fly to Des Moines
End: Des Moines
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Charlotte — 1 day
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The Queen City
Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): examine the collection at Levine Museum of the New South, see the interesting displays at Mint Museum Uptown, and then examine the collection at Carolinas Aviation Museum.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the Charlotte online trip itinerary planner.
Des Moines to Charlotte is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Des Moines to Charlotte is 1 hour. June in Charlotte sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 67°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Wilmington.
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For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the Charlotte online trip itinerary planner.
Des Moines to Charlotte is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Des Moines to Charlotte is 1 hour. June in Charlotte sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 67°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Wilmington.
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Wilmington — 3 nights
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You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Carolina Beach State Park and Fort Fisher State Historic Site. Kids will appreciate attractions like Battleship North Carolina and Sea Turtle Camp. And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Cape Fear Museum, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and look for gifts at The Veggie Wagon.
To see reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Wilmington day trip website.
Getting from Charlotte to Wilmington by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Wilmington can reach 88°F, while at night they dip to 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can drive to Corolla.
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To see reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Wilmington day trip website.
Getting from Charlotte to Wilmington by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Wilmington can reach 88°F, while at night they dip to 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can drive to Corolla.
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Corolla — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then look for all kinds of wild species at Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, then enjoy the sea views from Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Currituck Beach. On the 11th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see exotic creatures in open habitats at Back Country Safari Tours and then steep yourself in history at Whalehead Club.
To see more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Corolla trip planner.
You can drive from Wilmington to Corolla in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of bus and car. In June, daytime highs in Corolla are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.
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To see more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Corolla trip planner.
You can drive from Wilmington to Corolla in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of bus and car. In June, daytime highs in Corolla are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to travel 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.
