4 days in North Carolina Coast Itinerary

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Drive
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Edenton
— 1 day
Drive
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Manteo, Roanoke Island
— 1 night
Drive to Swan Quarter, NC, Ferry to Ocracoke
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Ocracoke
— 1 night
Ferry to Cedar Island, NC, Taxi to Beaufort
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Beaufort
— 1 night
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Edenton — 1 day

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Barker House, then visit a coastal fixture at 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse, and then explore the different monuments and memorials at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

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Roanoke to Edenton is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. In April, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Manteo.
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Manteo, Roanoke Island — 1 night

On the 28th (Fri), steep yourself in history at Island Farm, visit a coastal fixture at Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.

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Traveling by car from Edenton to Manteo takes 1.5 hours. While traveling from Edenton, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Manteo, ranging from highs of 66°F to lows of 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to travel to Ocracoke.
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Historic Sites · Tours · Outdoors
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Ocracoke — 1 night

On the 29th (Sat), kick back and relax at Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach, then explore the different monuments and memorials at British Cemetery, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Springers Point.

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You can do a combination of car and ferry from Manteo to Ocracoke in 5 hours. In April in Ocracoke, expect temperatures between 68°F during the day and 54°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel to Beaufort.
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Parks · Wildlife · Outdoors · Beaches
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Beaufort — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): stop by Wings Beachwear, step off the mainland to explore Shackleford Banks, and then make a trip to Beaufort Historic Site Old Burying Ground.

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Getting from Ocracoke to Beaufort by combination of ferry and taxi takes about 4 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Beaufort can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.
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North Carolina Coast travel guide

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Plan a trip to North Carolina Coast to explore a lengthy stretch of barrier island beaches. While there, you'll have a chance to discover some 480 km (300 mi) of beaches, each offering a different vibe and a range of activities. As you holiday in North Carolina Coast, you'll also find many coastal towns, adding urban things to do to your itinerary. Things to do in North Carolina Coast range from wreck diving and working on that perfect tan, to dining at fine restaurants and exploring historical sites.
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