2026 Manteo Activities Guide

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Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

FAIRWINDS

Overview Just a short stroll to the beach on a dedicated walkway, Fairwinds offers a lovely and convenient setting for guests to create vacation memories. This traditional beach cottage features fun-filled gathering spaces on all...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

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
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...

CAROLINA SUNRISE

Overview Imagine spending vacation days savoring each Carolina Sunrise in a home with popular amenities and the sandy shoreline of the Atlantic located just steps from your doorway. Relax in comfort and style at a sensational beachfront...

  • Duck
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

4580 - Arches by the Sea

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Spectacular Ocean, surf and sand views abound from the living areas and the upper deck, including from the hot tub, in this spacious 4500 sq. ft...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

K4221 Sail Boat Cottage at Beacon Quarte...

Welcome to the Sail Boat Cottage at Beacon Quarters of Corolla by KEES Vacations! Enjoy understated elegance in this luxury condo within the soothing and brand new Corolla community. The whole group will enjoy private community access to the sandy...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...

Just Beachin

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathYour family will adore this home located close to the beach, shopping, grocery, eateries and activities. Savor great outdoor spaces with a sizable private pool that includes a gazebo with...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
5/25 - 6/1
$3,106  $3,401
$295 off
5/30 - 6/6
$3,054  $3,344
$290 off
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Bali Hai

Welcome to Bali Hai - K0523, your ultimate coastal retreat at Milepost 3 in charming Kitty Hawk. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the pull of the ocean and the promise of relaxation. Start your mornings on the top deck with coffee in hand...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

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.

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. 

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...

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...