7 days in Outer Banks, Morehead City & Wilmington Itinerary

Your list of things to see and do now includes Jennette's Pier, Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding School, Bodie Island Lighthouse, and other attractions. Go for a jaunt from Kill Devil Hills to Rodanthe to see Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge about 38 minutes away.

To see maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Kill Devil Hills vacation maker.

Columbia to Kill Devil Hills is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from Columbia in May, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Kill Devil Hills: temperatures range from 74°F by day to 61°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can drive to Hatteras Island.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Avon Fishing Pier as well as Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. On the 25th (Sat), examine the collection at Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, contemplate the long history of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and then take a leisurely stroll along Avon Fishing Pier.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Hatteras Island route planning tool.

You can drive from Kill Devil Hills to Hatteras Island in 1.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Hatteras Island can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. On the 26th (Sun), you'll travel to Morehead City.

For more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Morehead City trip planner.

Traveling by car from Hatteras Island to Morehead City takes 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in May, and nighttime lows around 63°F. On the 27th (Mon), you'll travel to Wilmington.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens and then enjoy the sand and surf at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex.

To find photos, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Wilmington trip builder site.

Traveling by car from Morehead City to Wilmington takes 2 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Wilmington can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive back home.