23 days in Seattle & North Carolina Itinerary

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, tour the pleasant surroundings at Discovery Park, take a stroll through Pioneer Square, and see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight.

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Mumbai, India to Seattle is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -13.5 hour difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Mumbai in May; daily highs in Seattle reach 23°C and lows reach 13°C. On the 17th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Durham.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Thu): admire the natural beauty at WRAL Azalea Garden, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Neuse River Trail, and then admire the masterpieces at North Carolina Museum of Art. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the different monuments and memorials at Old Town Cemetery, gain insight at Duke University, then admire the natural beauty at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duke University Chapel.

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Getting from Seattle to Durham by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Seattle to Durham is 3 hours. Traveling from Seattle in May, things will get somewhat warmer in Durham: highs are around 30°C and lows about 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Brevard.

Get out of town with these interesting Brevard side-trips: DuPont State Recreational Forest (in Cedar Mountain), Maggie Valley (B&C Winery & Waterrock Knob) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Bryson City).

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Getting from Durham to Brevard by car takes about 4.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Durham in May since evenings lows in Brevard dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Wilmington.

Explore Wilmington's surroundings by going to Southport (Southport Pier and RIverwalk & Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry). The adventure continues: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, learn about all things military at Battleship North Carolina, appreciate the extensive heritage of Wilmington National Cemetery, and learn about winemaking at Noni Bacca Winery.

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Drive from Brevard to Wilmington in 6 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Brevard in May, with highs in Wilmington at 32°C and lows at 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Manteo.

When in Manteo, make a side trip to see Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum in Rodanthe, approximately Rodanthe away.

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Getting from Wilmington to Manteo by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of flight and car. Traveling from Wilmington in May, you will find days in Manteo are a bit cooler (27°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to drive to Corolla.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Tue): visit a coastal fixture at Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Currituck Beach. On your second day here, hike along Currituck Banks Reserve, take a leisurely stroll along Duck Town Boardwalk, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally soothe aching muscles at Village Yoga.

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You can drive from Manteo to Corolla in 1.5 hours. May in Corolla sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C at night. On the 1st (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.