3 days in Outer Banks Itinerary

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Fly to Norfolk, Drive to Manteo
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Manteo, Roanoke Island
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Nags Head
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Manteo, Roanoke Island — 1 day

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Island Farm, then visit a coastal fixture at Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Manteo vacation maker tool.

Atlanta to Manteo is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. While traveling from Atlanta, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Manteo, ranging from highs of 74°F to lows of 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Nags Head.
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Nags Head — 2 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Bodie Island Lighthouse. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sat): see majestic marine mammals with Nags Head Dolphin Watch, then surround yourself with nature on Ghost Crab Quest, and then explore the striking landscape at Jockey's Ridge State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sea views from Bodie Island Lighthouse and then kick back and relax at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.

To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Nags Head trip planner.

Nags Head is just a short distance from Manteo. In May in Nags Head, expect temperatures between 75°F during the day and 62°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Outer Banks travel guide

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Lighthouses · Historic Sites · Piers & Boardwalks
A trip to Outer Banks takes visitors to a string of barrier islands just off the North Carolina coast. A holiday in Outer Banks is a chance to explore 320 km (200 mi) of state parks, open sea beaches, and wreck diving sites. It's also the perfect chance to visit Roanoke Island, England's original settlement in the New World. For those looking to add a bit of adrenaline to their experience, a vacation in Outer Banks delivers many different fishing options and methods, some of which hark back to the first European settlers in this part of the world.
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