6 days in North Carolina Coast Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Historic Corolla Chapel, see the interesting displays at Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, then look for all kinds of wild species at Back Country Safari Tours, and finally look for gifts at Salty Paws Biscuits. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Sat): learn about winemaking at Vineyards On The Scuppernong, take in the dramatic natural features at Jockey's Ridge State Park, then get engrossed in the history at Wright Brothers National Memorial, and finally take in the waterfront at Duck Town Boardwalk.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Kill Devil Hills travel route planner.

Washington to Kill Devil Hills is an approximately 5-hour car ride. Traveling from Washington in June, Kill Devil Hills is a bit warmer at night with lows of 70°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can go by car to Manteo.

On the 11th (Sun), observe the fascinating underwater world at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, then stop by The Christmas Shop, then enjoy the sea views from Bodie Island Lighthouse, and finally take in the waterfront at Jennette's Pier.

To find reviews, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Manteo trip planner.

Manteo is very close to Kill Devil Hills. In June in Manteo, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 70°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to Hatteras Island.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): enjoy the sea views from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, then see majestic marine mammals with Miss Hatteras, and then view the masterpieces at Blue Pelican Gallery.

To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Hatteras Island trip itinerary maker tool.

Getting from Manteo to Hatteras Island by car takes about 1.5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Hatteras Island can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 71°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Wilmington.

On the 13th (Tue), test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, wander the streets of Historic District, then learn about all things military at Battleship North Carolina, and finally stop by Cape Fear Spice Merchants. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Airlie Gardens, enjoy the sand and surf at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex, and then make a trip to Riverwalk.

To find reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Wilmington trip planning tool.

You can drive from Hatteras Island to Wilmington in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car. In June in Wilmington, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 70°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can drive back home.