5 days in Outer Banks & Currituck Itinerary

Escape the urban bustle at Jockey's Ridge State Park and Back Country Safari Tours. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Currituck Beach and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Change things up with a short trip to Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum in Corolla (about 42 minutes away).

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Kill Devil Hills online day trip planner.

New York City to Kill Devil Hills is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from New York City in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 61°F in Kill Devil Hills. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Manteo.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Thu): make a trip to Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum, then stroll through Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, and then enjoy the sea views from Bodie Island Lighthouse. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Fri): head outdoors with Paradise Dolphin Cruises, then observe the fascinating underwater world at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, and then sample the fine beverages at Outer Banks Distilling.

To see other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Manteo trip planner.

Manteo is just a short distance from Kill Devil Hills. In May, daily temperatures in Manteo can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.