Roanoke Island Travel Guide

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Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse Manteo NC Outer Banks North Carolina dock in Albemarle Sound
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse Manteo NC Outer Banks North Carolina dock in Albemarle Sound
Shallowbag Bay and lighthouse in Manteo North Carolina
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse Manteo NC Outer Banks North Carolina dock in Albemarle Sound
Shot while on a ghost / history walk in downtown Manteo, NC. Beautiful!

Where to stay in Roanoke Island

Shot while on a ghost / history walk in downtown Manteo, NC. Beautiful!

Historic Downtown Manteo

You'll enjoy the beaches and coffee shops in Historic Downtown Manteo. You might want to make time for a stop at Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse or Dare County Arts Council.

Historic Downtown Manteo
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! (1,882 reviews)
The room was clean and larger than I expected. Not fancy but inline with Bachelor Officers' Quarters I've stayed in while in the army.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Shutters on the Banks

Shutters on the Banks

3.5 out of 5
405 S. Virginia Dare Trail 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 pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,740 reviews)
Room was spotless

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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Shutters on the Banks
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 Rp1.168.269 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
Rp1.168.269
Rp1.886.547 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Perfect as always

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

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Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas

Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas

3.5 out of 5
4724 N. Croatan Hwy Kitty Hawk NC
Stay at this golf condo in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Sea Scape Golf Links and Monument to a Century ...
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Barrier Island Station

Barrier Island Station

2.5 out of 5
1245 Duck Rd Kitty Hawk NC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Duck Boardwalk and Nor'Banks Sailing are ...
7.8/10 Good! (306 reviews)
Kitchen was not really a kitchen just a fridge sink and a hotplate and a few pans but we didn't use any of that anyway

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

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Ocean Pines Resort

Ocean Pines Resort

3.5 out of 5
1445 Duck Road Kitty Hawk NC
Stay at this beach holiday home in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Nor'Banks Sailing and The Sanderling Spa ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (135 reviews)
Staff was very nice...room was clean....only thing that was negatitive ....there was a smell in living area carpet or furniture.....other than that very nice

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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
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 seaside or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

Things to do

Outer Banks Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours

Rp420.432
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

Rp403.776
per adult
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
Guests enjoying a thrilling tale in the chilly OBX night.

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

Rp538.368
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
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