20 days in Washington DC & North Carolina Itinerary

When in Washington DC, make a side trip to see Little Library in Vienna, approximately Vienna away. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, ponder the world of politics at White House, and pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Washington DC online road trip planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Washington DC is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Singapore Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -13 hour difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Singapore in May: highs in Washington DC hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Manteo.

Take a break from Manteo with a short trip to Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum in Rodanthe, about 34 minutes away.

For more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Manteo online route maker.

Traveling by combination of flight and car from Washington DC to Manteo takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In May, daily temperatures in Manteo can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Corolla.

On the 21st (Sun), surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then enjoy the sea views from Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Currituck Beach. On the next day, take a leisurely stroll along Duck Town Boardwalk, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Currituck Banks Reserve.

To find photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Corolla online trip builder.

Getting from Manteo to Corolla by car takes about 1.5 hours. In May in Corolla, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to travel to Blowing Rock.

Take a break from Blowing Rock with a short trip to Pisgah National Forest in Pisgah Forest, about 1h 20 min away.

To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Blowing Rock road trip site.

Getting from Corolla to Blowing Rock by combination of car and flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Corolla in May, with highs in Blowing Rock at 24°C and lows at 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can go by car to Brevard.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brevard: Waterrock Knob (in Maggie Valley), Dry Falls (in Highlands) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Bryson City).

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Brevard travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Blowing Rock to Brevard in 2.5 hours. While traveling from Blowing Rock, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Brevard, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.