4 days in Outer Banks Itinerary

Most visitors take a trip to Nags Head to enjoy the beach, but this Outer Banks town offers more than just waterside entertainment.

Venture out of the city with trips to Corolla (Back Country Safari Tours, Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Wright Brothers National Memorial, take in nature's colorful creations at Elizabethan Gardens, look for gifts at Salty Paws Biscuits, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Outer Banks Distilling.

To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Nags Head vacation site.

Chicago to Nags Head is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Chicago in October: high temperatures in Nags Head hover around 72°F and lows are around 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can go by car to Hatteras Island.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

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Getting from Nags Head to Hatteras Island by car takes about 1.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Hatteras Island are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 62°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.