7 days in North Carolina Coast Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Get out of town with these interesting Nags Head side-trips: Corolla (Off-Road Tours, Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, &more). There's more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Jockey's Ridge State Park and visit a coastal fixture at Bodie Island Lighthouse.

To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Nags Head holiday maker.

New York City to Nags Head is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Wilmington.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Southport Pier and RIverwalk and Front Street Brewery. There's still lots to do: brush up on your military savvy at Battleship North Carolina, take a stroll through Historic District, examine the collection at Museum of the Bizarre, and stop by Cape Fear Serpentarium.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Wilmington route planner.

Traveling by car from Nags Head to Wilmington takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of car and bus. In July in Wilmington, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can fly back home.