57 days in North Carolina Coast Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Corolla: The Pointe Golf Club (in Powells Point) and Great Dismal Canal (in Camden). There's much more to do: see exotic creatures in open habitats at Back Country Safari Tours, trek along Currituck Banks Reserve, identify plant and animal life at Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, and relax and rejuvenate at Village Yoga.

To see other places to visit, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Corolla vacation planner.

Washington to Corolla is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Corolla when traveling from Washington in June, with lows around 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Manteo.

Step out of Manteo with an excursion to Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in Manns Harbor--about 36 minutes away.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Manteo trip app.

You can drive from Corolla to Manteo in 1.5 hours. June in Manteo sees daily highs of 82°F and lows of 70°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Hatteras Island.

Get out of town with these interesting Hatteras Island side-trips: Rodanthe (Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum & Rodanthe Pier), Kitty Hawk (Ghost Crab Quest, Outer Banks Yoga, &more) and Kill Devil Hills (Wright Brothers National Memorial & Nags Head Woods Preserve). Spend the 24th (Sat) exploring nature at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Hatteras Island online travel planner.

You can drive from Manteo to Hatteras Island in 1.5 hours. In June in Hatteras Island, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 71°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Ocracoke.

Step out of Ocracoke with an excursion to Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Columbia--about 1h 45 min away.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Ocracoke trip itinerary builder app.

Ride a ferry from Hatteras Island to Ocracoke in 2 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Ocracoke can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 71°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel to New Bern.

Explore New Bern's surroundings by going to North Carolina Maritime Museum (in Beaufort), Shackleford Banks (in Harkers Island) and Fort Macon State Park (in Atlantic Beach).

For where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read New Bern journey planning site.

Getting from Ocracoke to New Bern by combination of ferry and car takes about 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 90°F in July, and nighttime lows around 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can drive to Surf City.

Surf City is known for nature, shopping, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step off the mainland to explore Topsail Island, shop like a local with Seacoast Art Gallery, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and brush up on your military savvy at Missiles and More Museum.

To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Surf City trip planning website.

Drive from New Bern to Surf City in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In July in Surf City, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 73°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Wilmington.

Venture out of the city with trips to Federal Point History Center (in Carolina Beach), North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (in Kure Beach) and Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson State Historic Site (in Winnabow). There's lots more to do: learn about all things military at Battleship North Carolina, tour the pleasant surroundings at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and make a trip to Riverwalk.

To find ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Wilmington attractions planner.

Drive from Surf City to Wilmington in an hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 73°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can go by car to Oak Island.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Oak Island: Sacred Willow Spa (in Calabash), Sunset Beach Waterfront Park (in Sunset Beach) and Holden Beach (in Holden Beach).

To see ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Oak Island online trip planner.

Traveling by car from Wilmington to Oak Island takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to drive back home.