7 days in North Carolina Piedmont Itinerary

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Charlotte
— 2 nights
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Mount Airy
— 1 night
Drive
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Greensboro
— 1 night
Drive
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Durham
— 2 nights
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Charlotte — 2 nights

The Queen City

Go for a jaunt from Charlotte to Concord to see Richard Petty Driving Experience about 30 minutes away. There's much more to do: examine the collection at NASCAR Hall of Fame, bet on your favorite at Charlotte Motor Speedway, look for all kinds of wild species at Latta Plantation Nature Center & Preserve, and explore the engaging exhibits at Discovery Place Science.

For more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Charlotte road trip tool.

Wichita to Charlotte is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Wichita to Charlotte is 1 hour. In May, daytime highs in Charlotte are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Mount Airy.
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Mount Airy — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Pilot Mountain State Park, then do a tasting at JOLO Winery & Vineyards, then examine the collection at The Andy Griffith Museum, and finally don't miss a visit to Old City Jail.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Mount Airy travel planner.

Getting from Charlotte to Mount Airy by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Mount Airy can reach 77°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can drive to Greensboro.
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Greensboro — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): walk around Country Park, get curious at Greensboro Science Center, then take in nature's colorful creations at The Bog Garden at Benjamin Park, and finally see the interesting displays at International Civil Rights Center & Museum.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Greensboro travel planner.

Drive from Mount Airy to Greensboro in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 78°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Durham.
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Durham — 2 nights

Flowers of the Carolinas

On the 16th (Tue), see the interesting displays at North Carolina Museum of History, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duke University Chapel, and then admire the natural beauty at Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Wed): admire the masterpieces at North Carolina Museum of Art, walk around Pullen Park, then get curious at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Fletcher Park.

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Durham trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

You can drive from Greensboro to Durham in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. May in Durham sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 58°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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