4 days in Raleigh, Durham & The Triangle & Grand Bahama Island Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): hike along Neuse River Trail, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and then take in nature's colorful creations at JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: identify plant and animal life at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve and then admire the majestic nature at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.

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Washington to Raleigh is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Washington in August, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 69°F in Raleigh. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Grand Bahama Island.

On the 27th (Sun), enjoy the sand and surf at Barbary Beach, then look for all kinds of wild species at Caribbean Divers, and then get a dose of the wild on Chad4Nature Tours - Private Tours. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Gold Rock Beach.

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You can fly from Raleigh to Grand Bahama Island in 7.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Raleigh in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 77°F in Grand Bahama Island. On the 28th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.