14 days in Outer Banks Itinerary

Family-friendly places like Back Country Safari Tours and Parasailing & Paragliding will thrill your kids. Change things up with a short trip to Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos & Gifts in Corolla (about 32 minutes away).

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Detroit to Duck is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. Traveling from Detroit in October, expect Duck to be somewhat warmer, temps between 72°F and 61°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Hatteras Island.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Wright Brothers National Memorial and Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hatteras Island: Kitty Hawk (Ghost Crab Quest & Super Wings). Spend the 7th (Fri) exploring nature at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

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Traveling by car from Duck to Hatteras Island takes 2 hours. In October, daytime highs in Hatteras Island are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to ride a ferry to Ocracoke.

On the 9th (Sun), trek along Hammock Hills Nature Trails, stop by Books to Be Red, then get great views at Outer Banks National Scenic Byway, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at British Cemetery, view the masterpieces at Over the Moon, then enjoy the sea views from Ocracoke Lighthouse, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Springers Point.

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Ride a ferry from Hatteras Island to Ocracoke in 2 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 62°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can travel to Manteo.

Bring the kids along to Jockey's Ridge State Park and Jennette's Pier. Spend the 14th (Fri) exploring nature at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.

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You can do a combination of ferry and car from Ocracoke to Manteo in 5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Manteo are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.