18 days in Outer Banks Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Hatteras Island: Ghost Crab Quest (in Kitty Hawk) and Wright Brothers National Memorial (in Kill Devil Hills). Spend the 15th (Mon) exploring nature at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Hatteras Island sightseeing planning site.

New York City to Hatteras Island is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, car, and ferry. In May, Hatteras Island is a bit warmer than New York City - with highs of 76°F and lows of 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can ride a ferry to Ocracoke.

Ocracoke is known for historic sites, wildlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: visit a coastal fixture at Ocracoke Lighthouse, identify plant and animal life at Springers Point, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach, and relax and rejuvenate at Stillwater Spa & Wellness.

For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Ocracoke vacation planner.

You can ride a ferry from Hatteras Island to Ocracoke in 2 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Ocracoke can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to drive to Rodanthe.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, then take a leisurely stroll along Rodanthe Pier, and then make a trip to Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum.

To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Rodanthe trip planner.

You can drive from Ocracoke to Rodanthe in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Ocracoke in May, expect little chillier with lows of 58°F in Rodanthe. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Manteo.

Spend the 26th (Fri) exploring nature at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Manteo trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Rodanthe to Manteo in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daily temperatures in Manteo can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Corolla.

Corolla is known for wildlife, historic sites, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see exotic creatures in open habitats at Back Country Safari Tours, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, enjoy the sea views from Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, and kick back and relax at Carova Beach.

Make your Corolla itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

You can drive from Manteo to Corolla in 1.5 hours. In May in Corolla, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 60°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.