Manteo Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Manteo, North Carolina

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.

Manteo, North Carolina Lodging

  1. The Tranquil House Inn405 Queen Elizabeth St
    Manteo, NC 27954

    "was a really great stay" more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Roanoke Island Inn305 Fernando St
    Manteo, NC 27954

    "porch, several times in the rocking chairs and enjoyed the view out to the water and chatted with some of the other guests" more on TripAdvisor

  3. Elizabethan Inn814 N Main Highway
    Manteo, NC 27954

    "place in the tourism guide book for dare county. Very reasonable rates for the rooms" more on TripAdvisor

  1. Scarborough Inn
  2. Pirates Cove

    Manteo, North Carolina Things To Do

    1. North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island374 Airport Road
      Manteo,NC,27954

      This Aquarium may not be as big as some others I have visited, but it had several interesting displays. I liked the Dr. Suess theme for the kids. The kids loved it. I took lots of pictures. Being a... more on TripAdvisor

    2. Roanoke Island Festival ParkManteo Waterfront
      Manteo,NC,27954

      Every year, the North Carolina School of the Arts has a Pops Concert of patriotic music right before and during a lovely fireworks display. Come early ... more on Yelp

    3. Wright Brothers National Memorial1401 National Park Dr
      Manteo,NC,27954

      The Wright Brothers National Memorial isn't the greatest memorial/park I've been too. Don't get me wrong the Park Service does a good job telling the ... more on Yelp

    1. Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    2. Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
    3. Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
    4. Pea Island Cookhouse Museum
    1. Nancyware Pottery
    2. Stock Aide General Store
    3. Mount Olivet United Methodist Church

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