• Q: Where is Manteo located?
  • A: Manteo is a small coastal town in Dare County, North Carolina, on Roanoke Island, part of North Carolina's Outer Banks.
  • Q: What historical sites can be found in Manteo?
  • A: Visitors can see reminders of the island's turbulent history, including a 16th-century ship at Roanoke Island Festival Park, the George Washington Creef Boathouse, and the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse.
  • Q: How does Manteo celebrate its past each summer?
  • A: The town hosts the nation's oldest outdoor symphonic drama, The Lost Colony, performed by hundreds of actors, singers, and dancers at the Waterside Theatre.
  • Q: What can visitors explore at the Elizabethan Gardens?
  • A: The Elizabethan Gardens feature lush plants coexisting with timeless art in a beautiful setting.
  • Q: What is unique about the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge?
  • A: The refuge includes over 154,000 acres of wetland habitat, large concentrations of threatened or endangered species, and a wide range of wildlife.
  • Q: What experiences does Roanoke Island Festival Park offer?
  • A: The 25-acre historic site allows visitors to experience the life of the first English settlers and hosts the town's many festivals and celebrations.

1. Elizabethan Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Elizabethan Gardens | Things to Do in Manteo, North Carolina
© Zack Frank/stock.adobe.com

2. The Lost Colony ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Lost Colony | Things to Do in Manteo, North Carolina
© The Lost Colony

3. Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge | Things to Do in Manteo, North Carolina
© halbrindley4/stock.adobe.com

4. Roanoke Island Festival Park

Roanoke Island Festival Park | Things to Do in Manteo, North Carolina
© DESIGN STOCK/stock.adobe.com

5. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site | Things to Do in Manteo, North Carolina
© Zack Frank/stock.adobe.com

6. Outer Banks Distilling

Outer Banks Distilling | Things to Do in Manteo, North Carolina
© Outer Banks Distilling

7. Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse | Things to Do in Manteo, North Carolina
© jiawangkun/stock.adobe.com

8. Island Farm

Island Farm | Things to Do in Manteo, North Carolina
© Island Farm

9. Dare County Arts Council

Dare County Arts Council | Things to Do in Manteo, North Carolina
© Dare County Arts Council

10. Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar

Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar | Things to Do in Manteo, North Carolina
© Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar

11. Garden Deli & Pizzeria

Garden Deli & Pizzeria | Things to Do in Manteo, North Carolina
© Garden Deli & Pizzeria

Map:


Plan Your Trip