6 days in Outer Banks Itinerary

Manteo is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States, located on Roanoke Island. Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): observe the fascinating underwater world at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island and then take an in-depth tour of Buffalo City Exhibit. Keep things going the next day: take in the waterfront at Jennette's Pier, then enjoy the sea views from Bodie Island Lighthouse, then look for gifts at The Christmas Shop, and finally see majestic marine mammals with Paradise Dolphin Cruises.

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Milwaukee to Manteo is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Milwaukee to Manteo due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Milwaukee in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 72°F in Manteo. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Hatteras Island.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Wed): enjoy the sea views from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, enjoy the sand and surf at Frisco Beach, then get a new perspective on things with Godspeed Charters, and finally stop by Lee Robinson's General Store.

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Traveling by car from Manteo to Hatteras Island takes 1.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Hatteras Island can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 74°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can go by car to Kill Devil Hills.

Kill Devil Hills is a town in Dare County, North Carolina. Kids will appreciate attractions like Back Country Safari Tours and Off-Road Tours. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kill Devil Hills: Corolla (Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, Beach Jeeps of Corolla, &more). There's much more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Jockey's Ridge State Park, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, take a leisurely stroll along Nags Head Fishing Pier, and contemplate the long history of Wright Brothers National Memorial.

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Drive from Hatteras Island to Kill Devil Hills in 1.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 72°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to travel back home.