4 days in Charlotte & Mount Airy Itinerary

A rapidly growing city in central North Carolina, Charlotte is the state's largest urban center and a major regional hub for finance, industry, technology, and entertainment.

On the 16th (Fri), walk around Freedom Park, indulge your taste buds at Tour De Food Charlotte, and then see the interesting displays at NASCAR Hall of Fame. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Sat): shake up your sightseeing with U.S. National Whitewater Center, then sample the fine beverages at Muddy River Distillery, and then get in on the family fun at Carowinds.

To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Charlotte trip itinerary planning website.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Charlotte. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in October, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Mount Airy.

Mount Airy is a city in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Mabry Mill, then look for gifts at Bear Creek Gifts And Bear Creek Fudge Factory, then examine the collection at The Andy Griffith Museum, and finally make a trip to Old City Jail. On the 19th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see Mayberry Squad Car Tours, don't miss a visit to Mayberry Replica Courthouse, and then stop by Downtown Mt. Airy.

To find reviews, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Mount Airy day trip planning app.

You can drive from Charlotte to Mount Airy in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of train and bus. October in Mount Airy sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) to allow time to drive back home.