14 days in North Carolina Itinerary

On the 21st (Sun), surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then visit a coastal fixture at Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Currituck Beach. On the 22nd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Whalehead Club, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then take in the waterfront at Duck Town Boardwalk.

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Doha, Qatar to Corolla is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Doha to Corolla, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Doha in May, plan for colder days in Corolla, with highs around 30°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Manteo.

On the 23rd (Tue), observe the fascinating underwater world at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, then visit a coastal fixture at Bodie Island Lighthouse, and then don't miss a visit to Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Wed): take a leisurely stroll along Jennette's Pier, then explore the striking landscape at Jockey's Ridge State Park, then stop by Salty Paws Biscuits, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Paradise Dolphin Cruises.

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Traveling by car from Corolla to Manteo takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can drive to Wilmington.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): stop by The Veggie Wagon, then take a stroll through Historic District, then learn about all things military at Battleship North Carolina, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Fri): observe the fascinating underwater world at North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, then get a new perspective on nature at Federal Point History Center, then make a trip to Riverwalk, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Wilmington itinerary planner.

You can drive from Manteo to Wilmington in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car and flight. When traveling from Manteo in May, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Wilmington: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Bryson City.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Appalachian Rivers Aquarium, relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then head outdoors with Nantahala on the Fly.

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You can fly from Wilmington to Bryson City in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In May, Bryson City is a bit cooler than Wilmington - with highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to fly to Charlotte.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): identify plant and animal life at Latta Plantation Nature Center & Preserve, get curious at Discovery Place Science, and then find something for the whole family at Carowinds. Keep things going the next day: join the crowd at Charlotte Motor Speedway, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and then see the interesting displays at NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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You can fly from Bryson City to Charlotte in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Bryson City in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in Charlotte, with lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can go by car to Durham.

Kids will enjoy Sarah P. Duke Gardens and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Venture out of the city with trips to Ambleside Gallery (in Greensboro), North Carolina Zoo (in Asheboro) and Raleigh (Marbles Kids Museum & Fletcher Park). There's much more to do: get curious at Museum of Life + Science, stroll the grounds of Old Town Cemetery, and explore the world behind art at North Carolina Museum of Art.

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Traveling by car from Charlotte to Durham takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to fly back home.