8 days in North Carolina Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips North Carolina route planner
Start: Chicago
Fly
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Bryson City
— 1 day
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Asheville
— 3 nights
Drive
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Blowing Rock
— 1 night
Drive
4
Charlotte
— 1 night
Fly
5
Wilmington
— 1 night
Drive
6
Corolla
— 1 night
Drive to Norfolk, Fly to Chicago
End: Chicago
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Bryson City — 1 day
On the 12th (Mon), examine the collection at Museum of the Cherokee Indian, take in the dramatic scenery at Juney Whank Falls, and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.
To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Bryson City journey planning website.
Chicago to Bryson City is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Bryson City is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 81°F in June, and nighttime lows around 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Asheville.
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To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Bryson City journey planning website.
Chicago to Bryson City is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Bryson City is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 81°F in June, and nighttime lows around 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Asheville.
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Asheville — 3 nights
Land of the Sky
Explore Asheville's surroundings by going to Miller's Land of Waterfall Tours (in Rosman), Crystal Mountain Gem Mine (in Brevard) and Sliding Rock (in Pisgah Forest). Next up on the itinerary: whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, explore the wealth of natural beauty at The North Carolina Arboretum, and go deep underground at Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm.
To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Asheville online day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Bryson City to Asheville takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June in Asheville, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 62°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Blowing Rock.
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To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Asheville online day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Bryson City to Asheville takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June in Asheville, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 62°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Blowing Rock.
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Lake Lure, Miller's Land of Waterfall Tours, Crystal Mountain Gem Mine, Sliding Rock, Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm
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Blowing Rock — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Grandfather Mountain, then get a dose of the wild on High Mountain Expeditions, and then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.
To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Blowing Rock day trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Asheville to Blowing Rock takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Asheville in June; daily highs in Blowing Rock reach 77°F and lows reach 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can drive to Charlotte.
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To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Blowing Rock day trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Asheville to Blowing Rock takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Asheville in June; daily highs in Blowing Rock reach 77°F and lows reach 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can drive to Charlotte.
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Charlotte — 1 night
The Queen City
Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Latta Plantation Nature Center & Preserve, then get in on the family fun at Carowinds, then examine the collection at NASCAR Hall of Fame, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Charlotte day trip tool.
You can drive from Blowing Rock to Charlotte in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Blowing Rock in June; daily highs in Charlotte reach 88°F and lows reach 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can fly to Wilmington.
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You can drive from Blowing Rock to Charlotte in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Blowing Rock in June; daily highs in Charlotte reach 88°F and lows reach 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can fly to Wilmington.
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Wilmington — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex, brush up on your military savvy at Battleship North Carolina, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
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Traveling by flight from Charlotte to Wilmington takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in June, and nighttime lows around 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Corolla.
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Traveling by flight from Charlotte to Wilmington takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in June, and nighttime lows around 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Corolla.
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Corolla — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): examine the collection at Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, get outside with Outdoor Activities, then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and finally glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Corolla online trip planner.
You can drive from Wilmington to Corolla in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in June, and nighttime lows around 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Corolla online trip planner.
You can drive from Wilmington to Corolla in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in June, and nighttime lows around 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time 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.
