14 days in Outer Banks Itinerary

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Currituck Beach and Currituck Banks Reserve.

To find reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Kill Devil Hills tour itinerary planner.

Berlin, Germany to Kill Devil Hills is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from Berlin to Kill Devil Hills, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. In October, daytime highs in Kill Devil Hills are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Manteo.

On the 12th (Thu), contemplate the long history of Island Farm, stop by The Christmas Shop, then enjoy the sand and surf at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, and finally take an in-depth tour of Buffalo City Exhibit. Keep things going the next day: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Outer Banks Distilling, then enjoy the sea views from Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Manteo trip planner.

Manteo is just a stone's throw from Kill Devil Hills. In October in Manteo, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Hatteras Island.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Salvo Beach and Frisco Beach. Visit Canadian Hole and Shelley Island for some beach relaxation. When in Hatteras Island, make a side trip to see Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum in Rodanthe, approximately Rodanthe away.

For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Hatteras Island road trip planner.

Drive from Manteo to Hatteras Island in 1.5 hours. In October in Hatteras Island, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to ride a ferry to Ocracoke.

Step off the beaten path and head to Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach and Outer Banks National Scenic Byway.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Ocracoke trip itinerary planning website.

Getting from Hatteras Island to Ocracoke by ferry takes about 2 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Carova.

On the 21st (Sat), tour the pleasant surroundings at Carova Beach.

To find more things to do, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, use the Carova road trip website.

Getting from Ocracoke to Carova by car takes about 4 hours. Traveling from Ocracoke in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Carova, with lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.