7 days in North Carolina Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips North Carolina trip planner
Start: Tampa
Drive
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Charlotte
Fly to Norfolk, Drive to Corolla
2
Corolla
— 2 nights
Drive
3
Manteo, Roanoke Island
— 3 nights
Drive
4
Wilmington
— 1 night
Fly
End: Tampa
Sun, May 21 - Sat, May 27
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The Queen City
A rapidly growing city in central North Carolina, Charlotte is the state's largest urban center and a major regional hub for finance, industry, technology, and entertainment.On the 21st (Sun), have fun and explore at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center and then look for all kinds of wild species at Latta Plantation Nature Center & Preserve.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Charlotte tour planner.
Tampa to Charlotte is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Tampa in May, expect Charlotte to be a bit cooler, temps between 80°F and 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to travel to Corolla.
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Corolla — 2 nights
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A trip to Corolla will add a bit of slow-paced fun to your Outer Banks holiday.On the 22nd (Mon), identify plant and animal life at Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, then visit a coastal fixture at Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Currituck Banks Reserve, and finally stroll through Currituck Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see exotic creatures in open habitats at Back Country Safari Tours, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Carova Beach.
For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Corolla route builder app.
Traveling by combination of flight and car from Charlotte to Corolla takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and car. May in Corolla sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 60°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can drive to Manteo.
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Manteo, Roanoke Island — 3 nights
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Manteo is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States, located on Roanoke Island. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Paradise Dolphin Cruises and Coquina Beach. Attractions like Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum and Jockey's Ridge State Park make great kid-friendly stops. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Island Farm, visit a coastal fixture at Bodie Island Lighthouse, admire the natural beauty at Elizabethan Gardens, and take an in-depth tour of Buffalo City Exhibit.
To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Manteo sightseeing planning website.
You can drive from Corolla to Manteo in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in May, and nighttime lows around 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can drive to Wilmington.
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To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Manteo sightseeing planning website.
You can drive from Corolla to Manteo in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in May, and nighttime lows around 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can drive to Wilmington.
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Nags Head, Coquina Beach, Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum, Paradise Dolphin Cruises
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Wilmington — 1 night
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Holiday in Willington to discover a charming coastal city filled with azalea gardens, historical neighborhoods, and cozy cafes.On the 27th (Sat), get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, have fun and explore at Children's Museum of Wilmington, then see the interesting displays at Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens, and finally look for gifts at Cape Fear Spice Merchants.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Wilmington trip planner.
Getting from Manteo to Wilmington by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car and flight. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Manteo in May: highs in Wilmington hover around 81°F, while lows dip to 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can fly back home.
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