15 days in Outer Banks Itinerary

Duck is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. Discover out-of-the-way places like Carova Beach and Currituck Beach. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Currituck Banks Reserve and Back Country Safari Tours. There's still lots to do: paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, enjoy the sea views from Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Historic Corolla Chapel, and walk around Sandy Run Park.

For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Duck trip builder site.

Rochester to Duck is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Rochester in November: high temperatures in Duck hover around 61°F and lows are around 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Manteo.

Manteo is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States, located on Roanoke Island. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse. Kids will appreciate attractions like Fishing Charters & Tours and Bodie Island Lighthouse. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Island Farm, take in the exciting artwork at Dare County Arts Council, stroll around Dowdy Park, and get engrossed in the history at Buffalo City Exhibit.

To find reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Manteo trip planning site.

Getting from Duck to Manteo by car takes about an hour. In November, daily temperatures in Manteo can reach 61°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Ocracoke.

Ocracoke is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated town located at the southern end of Ocracoke Island, located entirely within Hyde County, North Carolina. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Springers Point and Hammock Hills Nature Trails. We've included these beaches for you: Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach and Ocracoke Beach. And it doesn't end there: stroll the grounds of British Cemetery, enjoy the sea views from Ocracoke Lighthouse, stop by Books to Be Red, and take an in-depth tour of Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum.

For photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Ocracoke vacation app.

Getting from Manteo to Ocracoke by combination of car and ferry takes about 5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 64°F in November, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can catch the ferry to Hatteras Island.

Visit Salvo Beach and Canadian Hole for some beach relaxation. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Kinnakeet Clay Studio & Showroom and Pea Island Art Gallery, Salvo, NC. Explore Hatteras Island's surroundings by going to Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum (in Rodanthe), Ghost Crab Quest (in Kitty Hawk) and Kill Devil Hills (Sweetgum Swamp Trail, Avalon Fishing Pier, &more).

To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Hatteras Island itinerary planner.

Traveling by ferry from Ocracoke to Hatteras Island takes 2 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Hatteras Island can reach 64°F, while at night they dip to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.