8 days in North Carolina Piedmont Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Raleigh: Durham (Duke University Chapel, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, &more). There's much more to do: learn more about the world around you at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, stroll through House Creek Greenway Trail, explore the world behind art at North Carolina Museum of Art, and pause for some photo ops at Memorial Bell Tower.

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Charlotte to Raleigh is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In March, daytime highs in Raleigh are 61°F, while nighttime lows are 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can drive to Greensboro.

Venture out of the city with trips to Pilot Mountain State Park (in Pinnacle), Old Salem Museums & Gardens (in Winston Salem) and Conservators Center (in Burlington).

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You can drive from Raleigh to Greensboro in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Greensboro are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 38°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can go by car to Charlotte.

On the 28th (Tue), see the interesting displays at Carolinas Aviation Museum, walk around Freedom Park, and then see the interesting displays at NASCAR Hall of Fame. On your second day here, get curious at Discovery Place Science, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and then examine the collection at Mint Museum Uptown.

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You can drive from Greensboro to Charlotte in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In March in Charlotte, expect temperatures between 63°F during the day and 39°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.