Manteo Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Manteo, North Carolina lies along Shallowbag Bay on the eastern side of Roanoke Island, part of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Things to do in Manteo include all of the things you’d expect from an area that caters to tourists. Family vacations must include a visit Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which provides 72 miles of kid friendly and pet friendly beach to lounge on and Atlantic Ocean to play in. A few miles away in Kill Devil Hills, kids of all ages can see where the Wright Brothers first took flight. Each summer, the town welcomes singers, dancers, and actors to Waterside Theatre, where they perform the nation's oldest outdoor drama, The Lost Colony.

The charming downtown area of Manteo features lots of restaurants, which travel guides and reviewers rave over, many with outdoor, bistro-style dining and within walking distance of shops featuring items with a seaside theme. Other romantic getaway ideas include watching the sunrise on the beach or visiting a local potter.

Manteo accommodations include hotels to appeal to everyone, from romantic oceanfront inns to larger hotels for family vacations. So kick back, enjoy the beach and the ocean breeze blow your worries away.