29 days in Outer Banks Itinerary

Ocracoke is known for historic sites, wildlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: visit a coastal fixture at Ocracoke Lighthouse, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ocracoke Beach, go for a stroll along the water at Anchorage Marina, and enjoy the sand and surf at Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach.

To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Ocracoke sightseeing planner.

Paris, France to Ocracoke is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Paris to Ocracoke, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Paris in July, things will get somewhat warmer in Ocracoke: highs are around 35°C and lows about 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can catch the ferry to Hatteras Island.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hatteras Island: Rodanthe (Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum & Rodanthe Pier). Spend the 10th (Wed) exploring nature at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Hatteras Island online itinerary planner.

Traveling by ferry from Ocracoke to Hatteras Island takes 2 hours. July in Hatteras Island sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 28°C at night. You'll set off for Manteo on the 15th (Mon).

Step out of Manteo with an excursion to Grog's Watersports in Nags Head--about 2h 15 min away. Spend the 20th (Sat) exploring nature at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Manteo route maker site.

You can drive from Hatteras Island to Manteo in 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Manteo can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to go by car to Kill Devil Hills.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kill Devil Hills: Corolla (Currituck Beach, Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, &more).

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Kill Devil Hills trip planning app.

Kill Devil Hills is just a short distance from Manteo. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.