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22 Best and Fun Things To Do In Manteo, North Carolina


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This is a quaint town situated in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Manteo is renowned for its diverse range of attractions, including local restaurants, art galleries, and specialty shops along the waterfront.

Manteo is an ideal vacation destination for nature and animal lovers. It is home to the North Carolina Aquarium, where visitors can see marine life up close, and the Elizabethan Gardens, an ideal spot to spend a relaxing afternoon admiring nature.

It is also an excellent place for tourists looking for some entertainment! There is The Lost Colony Theater, where visitors can watch plays and live performances, and the Roanoke Island Festival Park, a historically themed park where visitors can experience life as it was in the late 1500s.

Here’s our list of the best and most fun things to do in Manteo, North Carolina

The 22 Most Popular Things To Do In Manteo, North Carolina

22. Manteo Farmer’s Market

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

Location: 106 Fernando Street Manteo NC

21. Washington Baum Bridge

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: Roanoke Sound Bridge Nags Head NC

20. Pea Island Cookhouse Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

Location: 622 Sir Walter Raleigh Street Manteo NC

Tel:  252 573 8332

Web Address:   https://peaislandpreservationsociety.com/

19. Historic Old Manteo Walking Tour

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: 107 Budleigh Street Manteo NC

Tel:  252 423 0888

Web Address:   http://manteowalkingtour.com/

18. William B. Umstead Memorial Bridge

4.3 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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Location: North Carolina

17. Croatan Sound

4.5 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

16. The Mother Vine

4.3 ★★★★☆ (15 reviews)

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Location: 263 Mother Vineyard Road Manteo NC

15. Roanoke Sound

4.8 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

14. Roanoke Maritime Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

Location: 104 Fernando Street Manteo NC

Tel:  252 475 1750

Web Address:   https://manteonc.gov/departments/waterfront-operations/roanoke-island-maritime-museum

13. Nags Head Island

4.9 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

12. George Washington Creef Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (32 reviews)

Location: 104 Fernando Street Manteo NC

Web Address:   https://manteonc.gov/departments/community-and-economic-development/waterfront-wedding-information

11. Adventure Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (155 reviews)

Location: Manteo NC

Web Address:   https://roanokeisland.com/plan-your-visit/site-attractions/roanoke-adventure-museum

10. Jumpmasters Trampoline Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (189 reviews)

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Location: 728 US 64 Manteo NC

Tel:  252 423 3177

Web Address:   http://jumpmastersobx.com/

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9. Outer Banks History Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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Location: 1 Festival Park Manteo NC

Tel:  252 423 5240

Web Address:   https://archives.ncdcr.gov/researchers/outer-banks-history-center

8. Dare Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

Location: 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave Manteo NC

Tel:  252 473 5558

Web Address:   http://darearts.org/

7. OBX Ghost Tours

4.2 ★★★★☆ (64 reviews)

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Location: 105 Sir Walter Raleigh Street Manteo NC

Tel:  252 305 2976

Web Address:   http://obxghosttours.com/

6. Vineyards On the Scuppernong

4.7 ★★★★★ (64 reviews)

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Location: 101 D Budleigh Street Manteo NC

Tel:  252 305 8737

Web Address:   http://vineyardsonthescuppernong.com/

5. Island Farm

4.8 ★★★★★ (205 reviews)

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Location: 1140 US 64 Manteo NC

Tel:  252 473 6500

Web Address:   https://obcinc.org/visit-our-sites/island-farm/

4. Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

4.7 ★★★★★ (392 reviews)

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Location: 104 Fernando Street Manteo NC

Tel:  252 475 1750

Web Address:   https://manteonc.gov/visitors/roanoke-marshes-lighthouse

3. Roanoke Island Festival Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,280 reviews)

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Location: 1 Festival Park Manteo NC

Tel:  252 423 5200

Web Address:   https://roanokeisland.com/

2. Jennette’s Pier

4.7 ★★★★★ (4,594 reviews)

Location: 7223 S Virginia Dare Trail Nags Head NC

Tel:  252 255 1501

Web Address:   http://jennettespier.net/

1. Jockey’s Ridge State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (4,732 reviews)

Location: 300 W Carolista Dr Nags Head NC

Tel:  252 441 7132

Web Address:   http://ncparks.gov/jockeys-ridge-state-park

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Manteo, North Carolina! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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