9 days in North Carolina Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips North Carolina trip planner
Start: Alma
Drive to CFB Bagotville, Fly to Durham
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Durham
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Asheville
— 2 nights
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Bryson City
— 1 night
Fly
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Wilmington
— 1 night
Drive
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Nags Head
— 3 nights
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Drive to Norfolk International Airport, Fly to CFB Bagotville, Drive to Alma
End: Alma
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Durham — 1 night
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Flowers of the Carolinas
Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): admire the masterpieces at North Carolina Museum of Art, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duke University Chapel, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Sarah P. Duke Gardens.
For maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Durham trip itinerary maker app.
Alma, Canada to Durham is an approximately 14-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Alma in May; daily highs in Durham reach 30°C and lows reach 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Asheville.
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For maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Durham trip itinerary maker app.
Alma, Canada to Durham is an approximately 14-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Alma in May; daily highs in Durham reach 30°C and lows reach 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Asheville.
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Asheville — 2 nights
Land of the Sky
Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, explore the wealth of natural beauty at The North Carolina Arboretum, then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tours & Tastings. Here are some ideas for day two: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink.
For traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Asheville trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Durham to Asheville in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Durham in May, expect little chillier with lows of 13°C in Asheville. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Bryson City.
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You can drive from Durham to Asheville in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Durham in May, expect little chillier with lows of 13°C in Asheville. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Bryson City.
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Bryson City — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): try your luck at Casino at Harrah’s Cherokee, relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Mountain Layers Brewing Company.
To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Bryson City online attractions planner.
You can drive from Asheville to Bryson City in 1.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Wilmington.
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You can drive from Asheville to Bryson City in 1.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Wilmington.
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Wilmington — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): make a trip to Riverwalk, step aboard Battleship North Carolina, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
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Traveling by flight from Bryson City to Wilmington takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Bryson City in May, things will get somewhat warmer in Wilmington: highs are around 32°C and lows about 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to drive to Nags Head.
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Traveling by flight from Bryson City to Wilmington takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Bryson City in May, things will get somewhat warmer in Wilmington: highs are around 32°C and lows about 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to drive to Nags Head.
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Nags Head — 3 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 26th (Fri): visit a coastal fixture at Bodie Island Lighthouse, explore the striking landscape at Jockey's Ridge State Park, and then contemplate the long history of Wright Brothers National Memorial. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the waterfront at Duck Town Boardwalk, see Off-Road Tours, and then glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.
To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Nags Head trip planner.
Getting from Wilmington to Nags Head by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of bus and car. When traveling from Wilmington in May, plan for little chillier days in Nags Head, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Nags Head trip planner.
Getting from Wilmington to Nags Head by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of bus and car. When traveling from Wilmington in May, plan for little chillier days in Nags Head, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough 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.
