15 days in North Carolina Itinerary
Created using Inspirock North Carolina holiday builder
Start: Chicago
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Nags Head
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Manteo, Roanoke Island
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Beaufort
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Wilmington
— 3 nights
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Robbinsville
— 1 night
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Asheville
— 3 nights
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Nags Head — 1 night
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Most visitors take a trip to Nags Head to enjoy the beach, but this Outer Banks town offers more than just waterside entertainment.Your day by day itinerary now includes Outer Banks Adventures as well as Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): fly like a bird with Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports.
For reviews, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Nags Head trip itinerary builder app.
Chicago to Nags Head is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Nags Head. Traveling from Chicago in June, expect a bit warmer with lows of 70°F in Nags Head. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Manteo.
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Manteo, Roanoke Island — 2 nights
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Manteo is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States, located on Roanoke Island. Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and then get engrossed in the history at Buffalo City Exhibit. Here are some ideas for day two: have some family-friendly fun at Jumpmasters Trampoline Park, enjoy the sea views from Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, and then identify plant and animal life at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.
To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Manteo road trip planning site.
Manteo is just a short distance from Nags Head. In June, daily temperatures in Manteo can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to drive to Beaufort.
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To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Manteo road trip planning site.
Manteo is just a short distance from Nags Head. In June, daily temperatures in Manteo can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to drive to Beaufort.
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Beaufort — 3 nights
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Beaufort is a town in and the county seat of Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. Explore hidden gems such as Hammocks Beach State Park and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier. Kids will appreciate attractions like Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach and Shackleford Banks. Venture out of the city with trips to Springers Point (in Ocracoke) and Cape Lookout National Seashore (in Harkers Island). It doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Beaufort Historic Site Old Burying Ground and stop by The Artestry Hideaway.
To see maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Beaufort tour planner.
Traveling by car from Manteo to Beaufort takes 4 hours. In June, daytime highs in Beaufort are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can go by car to Wilmington.
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To see maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Beaufort tour planner.
Traveling by car from Manteo to Beaufort takes 4 hours. In June, daytime highs in Beaufort are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can go by car to Wilmington.
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Wilmington — 3 nights
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Holiday in Willington to discover a charming coastal city filled with azalea gardens, historical neighborhoods, and cozy cafes.Your day by day itinerary now includes The Exit Games as well as Paddle NC. Attractions like Topsail Island and Surf City Pier make great kid-friendly stops. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Crossfire Paintball and Bald Head Island Beach. Explore Wilmington's surroundings by going to Topsail Island Trading Company (in Surf City) and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum (in Southport). The adventure continues: get your game on at Battle House Laser Tag, see the interesting displays at Museum of the Bizarre, and explore the world behind art at Cameron Art Museum.
To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Wilmington trip itinerary site.
Traveling by car from Beaufort to Wilmington takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Wilmington are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 70°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Robbinsville.
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Robbinsville — 1 night
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Robbinsville is a town in Graham County, North Carolina, United States. Wildwater Nantahala Adventure Center has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): relax and float downstream with Carolina Outfitters, then take a tour by water with Wildwater Nantahala Adventure Center, and then admire the sheer force of Yellow Creek Falls. Keep things going the next day: explore the activities along Santeetlah Lake and then admire the sheer force of The Sinks.
To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Robbinsville driving holiday planning tool.
You can drive from Wilmington to Robbinsville in 7 hours. Traveling from Wilmington in June, expect Robbinsville to be little chillier, temps between 83°F and 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Asheville.
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To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Robbinsville driving holiday planning tool.
You can drive from Wilmington to Robbinsville in 7 hours. Traveling from Wilmington in June, expect Robbinsville to be little chillier, temps between 83°F and 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Asheville.
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Asheville — 3 nights
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Land of the Sky
Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Mount Mitchell State Park and Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm. Kids will enjoy Western North Carolina Nature Center and Pisgah Forest Gem Mine. Get out of town with these interesting Asheville side-trips: Pisgah National Forest (in Pisgah Forest) and Whitewater Falls (in Sapphire). It doesn't end there: view the masterpieces at St.Claire Art.
To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Asheville trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Robbinsville to Asheville in 2 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Asheville can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 62°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.
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North Carolina travel guide
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.
