6 days in North Carolina Coast Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Historic Corolla Chapel, then enjoy the sea views from Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, then take an exotic tour of Back Country Safari Tours, and finally stop by Salty Paws Biscuits. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon): do a tasting at Vineyards On The Scuppernong, then walk around Jockey's Ridge State Park, then explore the galleries of Wright Brothers National Memorial, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Duck Town Boardwalk.

For reviews, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Kill Devil Hills attractions planning website.

Washington to Kill Devil Hills is an approximately 5-hour car ride. Traveling from Washington in April, Kill Devil Hills is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Manteo.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, look for gifts at The Christmas Shop, then visit a coastal fixture at Bodie Island Lighthouse, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Jennette's Pier.

To see more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Manteo online trip itinerary planner.

Manteo is just a stone's throw from Kill Devil Hills. In April, daily temperatures in Manteo can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Hatteras Island.

You've now added Miss Hatteras to your itinerary. On the 5th (Wed), enjoy the sea views from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, then get up close to creatures of the deep with Miss Hatteras, and then view the masterpieces at Blue Pelican Gallery.

To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Hatteras Island trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Manteo to Hatteras Island takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 68°F in April, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Wilmington.

On the 6th (Thu), test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take a stroll through Historic District, then brush up on your military savvy at Battleship North Carolina, and finally stop by Cape Fear Spice Merchants. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Airlie Gardens, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex, and then make a trip to Riverwalk.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Wilmington trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Getting from Hatteras Island to Wilmington by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car. While traveling from Hatteras Island, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Wilmington, ranging from highs of 74°F to lows of 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to drive back home.