3 days in Outer Banks Itinerary

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Fly to Norfolk, Drive to Manteo
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Manteo, Roanoke Island
— 1 day
Drive
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Corolla
— 2 nights
Drive to Norfolk, Fly to Washington DC

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Manteo, Roanoke Island — 1 day

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): take a leisurely stroll along Jennette's Pier, visit a coastal fixture at Bodie Island Lighthouse, and then kick back and relax at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Manteo online itinerary planner.

Washington DC to Manteo is an approximately 5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In September, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Corolla.
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Corolla — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): whizz through the canopy at Corolla Adventure Park, kick back and relax at Carova Beach, and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at Back Country Safari Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see Off-Road Tours, steep yourself in history at Whalehead Club, then enjoy the sea views from Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Currituck Beach.

For traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Corolla trip planning website.

You can drive from Manteo to Corolla in 1.5 hours. In September in Corolla, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 67°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can travel 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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