14 days in North Carolina Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Wilmington: Southport (Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry, Artshak Studio and Gallery, &more), The Hoarders (in Oak Island) and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (in Kure Beach). And it doesn't end there: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, indulge in some personalized pampering at Sacred Willow Spa, stop by Cape Fear Spice Merchants, and brush up on your military savvy at Battleship North Carolina.

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Tucson to Wilmington is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Tucson to Wilmington. While traveling from Tucson, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Wilmington, ranging from highs of 77°F to lows of 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can go by car to Kill Devil Hills.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kill Devil Hills: Corolla (Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos & Gifts, Off-Road Tours, &more).

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Drive from Wilmington to Kill Devil Hills in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Wilmington in October, expect nights in Kill Devil Hills to be about the same, around 61°F, while days are slightly colder, around 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Charlotte.

On the 8th (Sat), see the interesting displays at NASCAR Hall of Fame, then get in on the family fun at Carowinds, and then experience rural life at Wise Acres Organic Strawberry Farm. On the 9th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then relax in the rural setting at Darby Acres Farm, then join the crowd at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Latta Plantation Nature Center & Preserve.

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Getting from Kill Devil Hills to Charlotte by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Kill Devil Hills in October since evenings lows in Charlotte dip to 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Asheville.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Asheville: Zipline (in Lake Lure), Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (in Chimney Rock) and Hendersonville (Slick Rock Country Emporium, Grandad's Apples, &more). There's much more to do: cruise along Blue Ridge Parkway, view the masterpieces at Lexington Glassworks, explore the striking landscape of The North Carolina Arboretum, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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You can drive from Charlotte to Asheville in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Charlotte in October, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Asheville: temperatures range from 70°F by day to 47°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Bryson City.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): take in the pleasant sights at GSMNP - Deep Creek Trail and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Museum of the Cherokee Indian, then try to win big at Casino at Harrah’s Cherokee, then take in the dramatic scenery at Mingo Falls, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Dogwood Crafters.

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Drive from Asheville to Bryson City in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daily temperatures in Bryson City can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to drive to Highlands.

On the 15th (Sat), take in the dramatic scenery at Dry Falls, then take in the awesome beauty at Whiteside Mountain, and then surround yourself with nature on Lake Glenville Scenic Waterfall Cruises.

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Traveling by car from Bryson City to Highlands takes 1.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Highlands can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.