60 days in North Carolina 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Discovery Place Science and Carolinas Aviation Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Mint Museum Uptown and Laurel Gray Vineyard & Winery. Explore Charlotte's surroundings by going to Morrow Mountain State Park (in Albemarle), Crowders Mountain State Park (in Kings Mountain) and North Carolina Transportation Museum (in Spencer). There's much more to do: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, learn about winemaking at Treehouse Vineyards, wander the streets of SouthPark, and have fun and explore at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville.

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Vienna, Austria to Charlotte is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 6 hours. In December, Charlotte is somewhat warmer than Vienna - with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can fly to Bryson City.

The location of an old Cherokee village, Bryson City embraces a quiet side of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Smoky Mountain Trains Museum and Deep Creek Winery. Visiting Lake Glenville Scenic Waterfall Cruises and Whitewater Falls will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bryson City: Highlands (Bust Your Butt Falls & Cullasaja River Gorge), Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center (in Scaly Mountain) and Silver Run Falls (in Cashiers). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Fields of the Wood, experience rural life at Wehrloom Honey, hike along Murphy River Walk, and get engrossed in the history at Mountain Farm Museum.

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Fly from Charlotte to Bryson City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Charlotte in January, expect slightly colder with lows of -4°C in Bryson City. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Asheville.

Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.

Grovewood Village and Biltmore Village are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and New Morning Gallery. Venture out of the city with trips to Pisgah Forest (Pisgah National Forest & Climbing Tours), Cataloochee Valley (in Great Smoky Mountains National Park) and Hendersonville (Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards & Burntshirt Vineyards). The adventure continues: pause for some photo ops at Thomas Wolfe Memorial, take in the dramatic scenery at Soco Falls, sample the tasty concoctions at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tours & Tastings, and sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting.

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Drive from Bryson City to Asheville in 1.5 hours. January in Asheville sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can drive to Blowing Rock.

Blowing Rock is a town in Watauga and Caldwell counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Step off the beaten path and head to Zipline and Appalachian Ski Mtn.. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Moses H. Cone Memorial Park and Artists in Residence at Edgewood Cottage. Explore Blowing Rock's surroundings by going to Mount Jefferson State Park (in Jefferson), Linville Gorge (in Linville Falls) and Saint Mary's Episcopal Church (in West Jefferson). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Flat Top Manor, look for all kinds of wild species at Grandfather Mountain, cast your line with a fishing tour, and take in the awesome beauty at Stone Mountain State Park.

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You can drive from Asheville to Blowing Rock in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Asheville in January: highs in Blowing Rock hover around 5°C, while lows dip to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to drive to Greensboro.

Greensboro is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Step off the beaten path and head to International Civil Rights Center & Museum and Salem God's Acre Cemetery. Visit Denton Farm Park and Home Moravian Church for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Winston Salem (Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Shell-shaped Gas Station, &more), Conservators Center (in Burlington) and JOLO Winery & Vineyards (in Pilot Mountain). There's still lots to do: walk around Tanglewood Park, learn about winemaking at RayLen Vineyards, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and get engrossed in the history at Korner's Folly.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Greensboro day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Blowing Rock to Greensboro takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Blowing Rock in January; daily highs in Greensboro reach 10°C and lows reach -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Raleigh.

For those not from the South, Raleigh might be one of the region's better-kept travel secrets.

Visit Duke University Chapel and Historic Oakwood for their historical value. Do some cultural sightseeing at Historic Yates Mill County Park and Ayr Mount Historic Site. Get out of town with these interesting Raleigh side-trips: Durham (Bennett Place Historic Site & Duke Lemur Center), Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area (in Hillsborough) and Sylvan Heights Bird Park (in Scotland Neck). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Umstead State Park, immerse yourself in nature at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, learn about all things military at 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum, and go for a walk through Cape Fear Botanical Garden.

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Traveling by car from Greensboro to Raleigh takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Raleigh are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to drive to Wilmington.

Holiday in Willington to discover a charming coastal city filled with azalea gardens, historical neighborhoods, and cozy cafes.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Airlie Gardens and Fort Fisher State Historic Site. Get some historical perspective at Poplar Grove Plantation and Old Baldy Lighthouse & Smith Island Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Wilmington: Oak Island Beach (in Oak Island), Southport (Boat Tours & Water Sports, Trinity United Methodist Church, &more) and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area (in Kure Beach). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Wilmington Railroad Museum, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, and explore the world behind art at Cameron Art Museum.

To see reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Wilmington trip tool.

You can drive from Raleigh to Wilmington in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. When traveling from Raleigh in February, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Wilmington: temperatures range from 19°C by day to 4°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can go by car to Hatteras Island.

You'll get in some beach time at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach. Step off the beaten path and head to Ocracoke Lighthouse and Nags Head Woods Preserve. Change things up with these side-trips from Hatteras Island: Kitty Hawk (Monument to a Century of Flight, Outer Banks Yoga, &more), Wright Brothers National Memorial (in Kill Devil Hills) and Ocracoke (Springers Point & British Cemetery).

For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Hatteras Island vacation planning website.

Traveling by car from Wilmington to Hatteras Island takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. In February, daytime highs in Hatteras Island are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Manteo.

Manteo is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States, located on Roanoke Island. Take a break from the city and head to Jockey's Ridge State Park and Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will appeal to history buffs. Go for a jaunt from Manteo to Rodanthe to see Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge about 30 minutes away. There's lots more to do: visit a coastal fixture at Bodie Island Lighthouse, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Outer Banks Distilling, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and steep yourself in history at Island Farm.

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Drive from Hatteras Island to Manteo in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Hatteras Island in February, expect slightly colder with lows of 3°C in Manteo. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to drive to Corolla.

A trip to Corolla will add a bit of slow-paced fun to your Outer Banks holiday.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Back Country Safari Tours and Parasailing & Paragliding. Visiting Currituck Beach and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education will get you outdoors. Take a break from Corolla with a short trip to Carova Beach in Carova, about 34 minutes away. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Whalehead Club, take a leisurely stroll along Duck Town Boardwalk, visit Scarborough Lane Shoppes, and hike along Currituck Banks Reserve.

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Corolla online trip maker.

You can drive from Manteo to Corolla in 1.5 hours. February in Corolla sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can travel back home.