9 days in Washington DC & North Carolina Itinerary

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Washington DC
— 2 nights
Fly to Norfolk, Drive to Corolla
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Corolla
— 1 night
Drive
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Manteo, Roanoke Island
— 1 night
Drive
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Wilmington
— 2 nights
Fly
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Asheville
— 2 nights
Bus to Charlotte, Fly to Toronto

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Washington DC — 2 nights

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visit Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens and Old Town for their historical value. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial, explore the historical opulence of Smithsonian Institution Building, and get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

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Toronto, Canada to Washington DC is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Toronto in July: high temperatures in Washington DC hover around 37°C and lows are around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to travel to Corolla.
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Corolla — 1 night

On the 13th (Thu), fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Currituck Beach, then enjoy the sea views from Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, and finally get a dose of the wild on Back Country Safari Tours.

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You can do a combination of flight and car from Washington DC to Corolla in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and car. In July, daily temperatures in Corolla can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Manteo.
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Manteo, Roanoke Island — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): enjoy the sea views from Bodie Island Lighthouse, then immerse yourself in nature at Jockey's Ridge State Park, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with Capt Johnny's Outer Banks Dolphin Tours.

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You can drive from Corolla to Manteo in 1.5 hours. July in Manteo sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can drive to Wilmington.
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Wilmington — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then look for all kinds of wild species at Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally kick back and relax at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex. Keep things going the next day: add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, then see the interesting displays at Bellamy Mansion, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Oak Island Beach.

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Drive from Manteo to Wilmington in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car and flight. In July, daytime highs in Wilmington are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to fly to Asheville.
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Asheville — 2 nights

Land of the Sky

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): take a peaceful walk through DuPont State Recreational Forest, admire the sheer force of Looking Glass Falls, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Sliding Rock. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at The North Carolina Arboretum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tours & Tastings, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Western North Carolina Nature Center.

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You can fly from Wilmington to Asheville in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Wilmington in July, with highs in Asheville at 34°C and lows at 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.
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North Carolina travel guide

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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.
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