13 days in Wilmington, Brooklyn & Lakewood Itinerary

Holiday in Willington to discover a charming coastal city filled with azalea gardens, historical neighborhoods, and cozy cafes.

Change things up with these side-trips from Wilmington: Surf City (Topsail Island & Surf City Pier) and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (in Kure Beach). Next up on the itinerary: take a tour of Battleship North Carolina, visit Historic District, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and enjoy the sand and surf at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex.

For maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Wilmington online travel route planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Wilmington. In August, daily temperatures in Wilmington can reach 88°F, while at night they dip to 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can travel to Brooklyn.

Though it may be less popular or touristy than its big brother Manhattan, Brooklyn boasts of one of the largest and hippest art districts in the United States.

Venture out of the city with trips to Sesame Place (in Langhorne) and Bronx (Bronx Zoo & Little Italy in the Bronx). There's still lots to do: get your game on at Coney Island, walk around Brooklyn Bridge Park, take an in-depth tour of Brooklyn Historical Society DUMBO, and admire the natural beauty at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

For other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Brooklyn journey tool.

Traveling by flight from Wilmington to Brooklyn takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. In August, daytime highs in Brooklyn are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can travel to Lakewood.

Lakewood is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lakewood: Lily Dale Assembly (in Lily Dale) and Warren (Rimrock Overlook & Kinzua Dam). And it doesn't end there: stroll around Panama Rocks Scenic Park, explore the activities along Cassadaga Lake, and immerse yourself in nature at Long Point State Park - Lake Chautauqua.

To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Lakewood trip planner.

Traveling by car from Brooklyn to Lakewood takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. In August, Lakewood is a bit cooler than Brooklyn - with highs of 74°F and lows of 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.