4 days in Raleigh & Grand Bahama Island Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Fri): engage your brain at Museum of Life + Science, then take in nature's colorful creations at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, and then stroll the grounds of Old Town Cemetery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, walk around Pullen Park, and then engage your brain at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

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Charlotte to Raleigh is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In August in Raleigh, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 69°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Grand Bahama Island.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sun): look for gifts at Coastal Mojo, browse the different shops at Port Lucaya Marketplace, and then see some colorful creatures with Pat & Diane Snorkeling. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Gold Rock Beach and then admire the natural beauty at Garden of the Groves.

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Getting from Raleigh to Grand Bahama Island by flight takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Grand Bahama Island when traveling from Raleigh in August, with lows around 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.