8 days in Outer Banks Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kill Devil Hills: Corolla (Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, Back Country Safari Tours, &more).

To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Kill Devil Hills travel route planner.

Detroit to Kill Devil Hills is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Detroit in August since evenings lows in Kill Devil Hills dip to 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can go by car to Manteo.

On the 16th (Wed), steep yourself in history at Island Farm, then enjoy the sea views from Bodie Island Lighthouse, then take a leisurely stroll along Jennette's Pier, and finally sample the fine beverages at Outer Banks Distilling. Keep things going the next day: meet the residents at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, admire the natural beauty at Elizabethan Gardens, then take an in-depth tour of Buffalo City Exhibit, and finally see majestic marine mammals with Capt Johnny's Outer Banks Dolphin Tours.

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Manteo is very close to Kill Devil Hills. August in Manteo sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 72°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Hatteras Island.

Change things up with a short trip to Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum in Rodanthe (about 32 minutes away).

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Drive from Manteo to Hatteras Island in 1.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.