Historic Downtown Manteo Travel Guide

Manteo

Shot while on a ghost / history walk in downtown Manteo, NC. Beautiful!
Great little backwater area with some cool trails on Roanoke Island, North Carolina USA
I was here early in the morning. Since I didn't have a boat, and I sure can't walk on water, this was the best I could do at the time. Too much glare from the boardwalk side.

Popular places to visit

I was here early in the morning. Since I didn't have a boat, and I sure can't walk on water, this was the best I could do at the time. Too much glare from the boardwalk side.

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

You can find out about the history of Manteo when you stop by Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
Masts of yachts parked in marina at dusk in Pirate's Cove Marina, Manteo, North Carolina criss cross the sky.

Pirate's Cove Marina

Explore the waterfront in Manteo with a trip to Pirate's Cove Marina. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

Pirate's Cove Marina
Top down view of amphitheater

The Lost Colony

You can make plans for a show at The Lost Colony during your trip to Manteo. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.

The Lost Colony
Lighthouse at Dawn - Bodie Island Light - Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina Outer Banks south of Nags Head

Outer Banks Visitors Bureau

Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is just one of the places to see in Manteo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
Checking out the turtles while on vacation in the OBX. They have a really neat turtle rescue and rehab program at their facility.

North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island during your trip to Manteo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Outerbanks NC, USA. Soft blurry background.

Festival Park

Explore the great outdoors at Festival Park, a lovely green space in Manteo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Festival Park

Things to do

Outer Banks Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours

£19
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours
Manteo: Phantom Pirates & Poltergeists Haunted Walking Tour

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

£18
per adult
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks

£13
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown Manteo

Shutters on the Banks

Shutters on the Banks

3.5 out of 5
405 S. Virginia Dare Trail Kill Devil Hills NC
The price is £71 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
£71
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,734 reviews)
Such a great little staycation spot my family loves the hot tub and pool and the continental breakfast was delicious

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Shutters on the Banks
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2 out of 5
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl Kill Devil Hills NC
Stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,870 reviews)
The hotel is in the middle of renovations, so there’s that. Great location and check in staff was friendly. For the price we paid for an oceanfront room, the room was ok. It had been updated, but there were cigarette ashes on our balcony and hair all over our room floor. The bathroom ceiling had ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

3 out of 5
1701 S Virginia Dare Trl Kill Devil Hills NC
The price is £59 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£59
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,051 reviews)
Enjoyed the pool so much!

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
Sea Ranch Resort

Sea Ranch Resort

3 out of 5
1731 N. VA Dare Trail MP 7 Kill Devil Hills NC
The price is £59 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
£59
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Place was fabulous really enjoyed

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Sea Ranch Resort
Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk

Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk

4 out of 5
1 Cypress Knee Trail Kitty Hawk NC
The price is £149 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
£149
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

3 out of 5
4701 S Virginia Dare Trl Nags Head NC
The price is £96 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
£96
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Had a great weekend. Rooms are clean, spacious, and comfortable. Staff is fantastic. Free breakfast from 6:30- 930. Everything was delicious. Pool was fabulous. My only complaint is that you can hear EVERYTHING. Toilets flushing are loud, people in the hallway are loud. We had a room right next to ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
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