12 days in Coastal Virginia - Eastern Shore & North Carolina Coast Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): grab your bike and head to Bike Depot, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then make a trip to Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. On the 12th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read Chincoteague Island tour planning site.

Philadelphia to Chincoteague Island is an approximately 4-hour combination of flight and taxi. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In April in Chincoteague Island, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 46°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Virginia Beach.

On the 13th (Thu), kick back and relax at Virginia Beach, then take in the waterfront at Virginia Beach Boardwalk, then appreciate the history behind Naval Aviation Monument, and finally appreciate the history behind Norwegian Lady Statue. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: brush up on your military savvy at Military Aviation Museum, get curious at Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Tarnished Truth Distilling Co..

To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Virginia Beach trip itinerary site.

Getting from Chincoteague Island to Virginia Beach by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can go by car to Williamsburg.

Take a break from Williamsburg with a short trip to The Noland Trail in Newport News, about 34 minutes away. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Colonial Williamsburg, step aboard Jamestown Settlement, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and stop by R.P. Wallace & Sons General Store.

For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Williamsburg trip website.

You can drive from Virginia Beach to Williamsburg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. April in Williamsburg sees daily highs of 73°F and lows of 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can drive to Corolla.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): explore the galleries of Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, then see Off-Road Tours, then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Currituck Beach.

To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Corolla day trip planning website.

You can drive from Williamsburg to Corolla in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and car; or do a combination of bus, car, and ferry. April in Corolla sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 51°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can go by car to Manteo.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Buffalo City Exhibit, take in the dramatic natural features at Jockey's Ridge State Park, then observe the fascinating underwater world at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Outer Banks Distilling. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, then make a trip to Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum, and then visit a coastal fixture at Bodie Island Lighthouse.

To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Manteo trip website.

Getting from Corolla to Manteo by car takes about 1.5 hours. April in Manteo sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 51°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Jacksonville.

On the 21st (Fri), test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, get to know the resident critters at Lynwood Park Zoo, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Walton's Distillery, then take in the pleasant sights at Lejeune Memorial Gardens, and finally make a trip to Onslow Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Jacksonville trip planner.

You can drive from Manteo to Jacksonville in 3 hours. When traveling from Manteo in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Jacksonville, with highs around 74°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car to Wilmington.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): look for gifts at The Veggie Wagon, then steep yourself in history at Airlie Gardens, then brush up on your military savvy at Battleship North Carolina, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Wilmington trip website.

Getting from Jacksonville to Wilmington by car takes about 1.5 hours. April in Wilmington sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 53°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.