2026 Manteo Activities Guide

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Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Foot Prints In The Sand HCA-023

Foot Prints in the Sand is an oceanfront vacation home decorated in a tropical island style with an ocean view from the top deck. This charming rental is sure to help you make memories that will last a lifetime.The living area features a 46" flat...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

2877 - Carolina Dreamin

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Deck work in Winter of 2026. South side deck will be removed, and front steps will be realigned and rear deck reconfigured. During...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

Beach House

Located in Kitty Hawk / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsLocated RIGHT ON THE BEACH in Kitty Hawk, this Beach House offers traditional Outer Banks appeal and character with modern features and refreshed furnishings. Catch the sunrise from the huge...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
8/14 - 8/21
$4,753  $5,496
$743 off
8/31 - 9/7
$4,330  $4,999
$669 off
9/12 - 9/19
$4,330  $4,999
$669 off
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

The Aerie PH-11

Escape to The Aerie, a recently constructed 3-bedroom, 2-and-a-half-bath retreat tucked away in the quiet Penny's Hill area of Carova, where ocean views, modern comforts, and peaceful surroundings set the stage for a memorable Outer Banks getaway...

  • Carova
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

Lion In The Sun W-170

Experience the ultimate vacation at Lion In The Sun! This stunning home is just one lot from the beautiful blue Atlantic. It’s easy to get some sand between your toes. It’s just a short walk on the boarded walkway to the beach. Take in gorgeous...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Crew Quarters

Gather your entire crew for an unforgettable escape at Crew Quarters, a stunning 16-bedroom oceanfront haven located in the exclusive Pine Island Club of Corolla. Thoughtfully designed with a high-end Life Saving Station theme. Inside, boasts a...

  • Corolla
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 17.5 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Ocean View

NEW TO BRINDLEY BEACH FOR 2026!Upgrades for 2026 include: Brand New Kitchen, Living Room Furnishings, 65' TV, and an Electric Fireplace. Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsFeel the ultimate Outer Banks hideaway at...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
8/20 - 8/27
$7,606  $9,332
$1,726 off
9/8 - 9/15
$6,566  $8,032
$1,466 off
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted beaches in America! We are The Outer Bank's Only Ghost Tour that uses Ghost Detectors! Book now for the time of your afterlife! 

Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots to catch blue crabs and trawl for shrimp the same way that the local commercial fishermen do. You’ll learn about the species caught and how to sort through the catch – and everything of legal size is yours to keep for dinner! Along the way...

Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a factual narration on the bottlenose dolphin, a type of dolphin found along the Atlantic coast. Dolphin mating and birthing can be observed on many cruises. 

Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit organization,  conduct their research and hear about some of the discoveries from more than a decade of studies and monitoring. Some of the hundreds of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the area show up so frequently they’ve even been given...

Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course, and more, these fitness activities feature a safe environment for families and groups to make memories while getting their heart rate pumping!

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

Wright Brothers National Memorial

The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a "Must See" attraction for any Outer Banks aviation enthusiast, history lover, and virtually any Kill Devil Hills vacationer who wants an up-close look at the towering granite structure that towers over the...

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island has become a beloved attraction for Outer Banks vacationers and an annual outing for seasoned visitors who are young and young at heart. The 68,000-square-foot complex covers all aspects of Outer Banks...

The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove Marina is a beautiful event venue with waterfront views from every seat. When planning a wedding on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, there is no other location that can compare to Pirate’s Cove. Our...

Foliage fans and gardening enthusiasts from all over the country will love a day trip to the Elizabethan Gardens. Tucked away in Manteo within the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, this 10 acre Roanoke soundfront locale is home to hundreds of...