Historic Downtown Manteo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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

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.

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.

Elizabethan Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Elizabethan Gardens, a lovely green space in Manteo. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Dare County Arts Council
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Dare County Arts Council during your travels in Manteo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do

Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson

OBX Ghost Tours: The Original Ghost Tour of the Outer Banks
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Manteo

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Balcony with beach view
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk
Our family has been coming to OBX for years. This year when our usual group could not join us, we quickly pivoted from our usual house rental to a smaller option for myself, partner, and kids. Our unit was just the right size for the four of us (1 K in BD, plus a Q pullout in the LR). It was nice ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Mariner Inn and Suites
It did the job. We had a place to lay our heads. Close to the ocean. It was off season and the week before outer banks had terrible weather with high winds,saying that the place and the sand dunes that separated the inn from the shoreline shared the sand more than usual.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
great spot, excellent on all aspects, will come back!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills
Parking was safe, extremely short walk to a gorgeous beach ⛱️, even better they allowed us to bring our 2 year old boxer. Great stay all around
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
CLEAN ROOM,PLNTY OF PARKING
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025



