9 days in Williamsburg & Outer Banks Itinerary

Bring the kids along to Colonial Williamsburg and Water Country USA. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Williamsburg: Newport News (The Noland Trail & The Mariners' Museum and Park). And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Historic Jamestowne, steep yourself in history at Jamestown Settlement, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and don't miss a visit to Nelson House.

To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Williamsburg travel route site.

New York City to Williamsburg is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from New York City in June, expect nights in Williamsburg to be about the same, around 68°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 87°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Hatteras Island.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): visit a coastal fixture at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, examine the collection at Hatteras Island Ocean Center, then enjoy the sand and surf at Frisco Beach, and finally stop by Scotch Bonnet Fudge & Gifts.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Hatteras Island route builder website.

You can drive from Williamsburg to Hatteras Island in 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in June, and nighttime lows around 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to drive to Manteo.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Island Farm, admire nature's wide array of creatures at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, look for gifts at The Christmas Shop, then take an in-depth tour of Buffalo City Exhibit, and finally see majestic marine mammals with Capt Johnny's Outer Banks Dolphin Tours. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum, visit a coastal fixture at Bodie Island Lighthouse, and then explore the striking landscape at Jockey's Ridge State Park.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Manteo day trip planning app.

You can drive from Hatteras Island to Manteo in 1.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Duck.

On the 10th (Sat), see the interesting displays at Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and finally glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour. On your second day here, stroll through Currituck Banks Reserve, relax and rejuvenate at Corolla Yoga, and then tee off at The Grass Course.

To see reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Duck itinerary site.

Getting from Manteo to Duck by car takes about an hour. In June, daytime highs in Duck are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.