22 days in Knotts Island, Ocracoke & Ocean Isle Beach Itinerary

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Knotts Island
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Ocracoke
— 7 nights
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Ocean Isle Beach
— 13 nights
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Knotts Island — 1 night

Knotts Island is a marshy island and a small unincorporated community. On the 8th (Sat), do a tasting at Martin Farm and Winery.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Knotts Island tour itinerary planning app.

Durham to Knotts Island is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also drive. May in Knotts Island sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 60°F at night. On the 9th (Sun), you'll travel to Ocracoke.
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Ocracoke — 7 nights

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. Explore Ocracoke's surroundings by going to River Forest Manor & Marina (in Belhaven) and Columbia (Vineyards On The Scuppernong & Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of British Cemetery, relax and rejuvenate at Stillwater Spa & Wellness, enjoy the sea views from Ocracoke Lighthouse, and take in the waterfront activity at Anchorage Marina.

To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Ocracoke trip planner.

You can drive from Knotts Island to Ocracoke in 4.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In May, daytime highs in Ocracoke are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can drive to Ocean Isle Beach.
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Ocean Isle Beach — 13 nights

Ocean Isle Beach is a small seaside town located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Ocean Isle Beach side-trips: Holden Beach (Holden Beach Fishing Pier & Holden Beach), Sunset Beach (Sandpiper Bay Golf Course, Thistle Golf Club, &more) and Little River (Cricket Cove Marina, Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens, &more). There's much more to do: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, try your luck at Big M Casino, see the interesting displays at Fort Johnston - Southport Museum & Visitors Center, and relax and rejuvenate at Oceans Massage and Skin Care.

To see maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Ocean Isle Beach trip tool.

Getting from Ocracoke to Ocean Isle Beach by car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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