Place to visit
Roanoke Sound, United States: what it is and when to go
Roanoke Sound is a bay in United States (Kitty Hawk, North Carolina). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Bay · Nature
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 544 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 35.93799, -75.65254
What it is and where
Roanoke Sound is a bay in United States (Kitty Hawk, North Carolina). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.93799, -75.65254; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 544 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Roanoke Sound is April to October.
- JanPossible9:49
- FebPossible10:41
- MarPossible11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:54
- JunBest time14:26
- JulBest time14:13
- AugBest time13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovPossible10:03
- DecPossible9:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Outer Banks DistillingDistillery3.9 km
- USS HuronShipwreck4.8 km
- North Carolina AquariumsSystem of three public aquariums in North Carolina, USA5.2 km
- Swells'a Brewing Beer CompanyBrewery6.7 km
- Outer Banks Brewing StationBrewery8.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Grand Canyon: steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Denali: highest mountain in North America, located in Alaska
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Mauna Kea: Hawaiian volcano
Every United States place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Roanoke Sound?
It is a bay in United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Roanoke Sound?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34.
How do you get to Roanoke Sound?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 544 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Outer Banks Distilling, USS Huron, North Carolina Aquariums. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Kitty Hawk, North Carolina11 places to see in and around Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, United States: Wright Brothers National Memorial, Croatan Sound, Roanoke Sound. Best time: March to October.
- Nature6499 places for nature in United States, from Niagara Falls to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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