8 days in Arrington & Charlotte Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): relax in the rural setting at Seamans’ Orchard, then admire the sheer force of Crabtree Falls, and then take in nature's colorful creations at The Quarry Gardens. Keep things going the next day: admire the majestic nature at James River State Park and then stroll around Bear Creek Lake State Park.

For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Arrington day trip app.

New York City to Arrington is an approximately 6.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. On the 8th (Sat), you'll travel 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Carowinds and Room Escape Games. Get out of town with these interesting Charlotte side-trips: Zipline (in Lake Lure), Columbia (Worlds Largest Fire Hydrant, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, &more) and Falls Park on the Reedy (in Greenville). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at NASCAR Hall of Fame, get curious at Discovery Place Science, stroll around Freedom Park, and trek along Little Sugar Creek Greenway.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Arrington to Charlotte. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in October, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.