2026 Manteo Activities Guide

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H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

Derrycon

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here."Derrycon" is an oceanfront vacation home made for family memories! Unbelievable ocean views await you in this comfy home just made for you and the kids...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Water's View

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Seashore Drive - Unwind to the sound of the surf crashing on the sand in this striking home that sits only two tons from the beach. The view is unbeatable from the multiple levels of decks that wrap around this ideal vacation...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

Once in a Blue Moon do you find a beach home so comfortable for several families with six bedrooms, six baths, two living areas and a sitting room, only ten yards from the beach access, with gorgeous ocean views from two floors, complete with a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/16 - 8/23
$5,059  $5,985
$926 off
8/23 - 8/30
$4,265  $5,145
$880 off
8/30 - 9/6
$3,753  $4,442
$689 off
9/6 - 9/13
$3,561  $4,087
$526 off
9/13 - 9/20
$3,233  $3,648
$415 off
9/20 - 9/27
$3,269  $3,648
$379 off
9/27 - 10/4
$3,269  $3,648
$379 off
10/4 - 10/11
$3,269  $3,648
$379 off
10/11 - 10/18
$3,301  $3,648
$347 off
10/18 - 10/25
$2,823  $2,946
$123 off
10/25 - 11/1
$2,823  $2,946
$123 off
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...

Peeking Duck OCD-23

Come relax at Peeking Duck, a comfortable and tastefully decorated home just a short stroll to all of the shops and restaurants in the Village of Duck! The family is sure to love the 15x34 heated private pool and hot tub after a long day at the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Ultra Sound

SOUNDFRONT Avon – Bluefish Ct. – If you are looking for a sound reason to commit well-earned vacation time to days of windsurfing, nights of stargazing, and moments of pure bliss inspired by glorious water vistas, then ULTRA SOUND is it...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

This One's for You!

New for 2026: Addition of a Hot Tub!Located in Corolla / 5 Bedroom / 5 Full Bathrooms / 3 Half Bathrooms (2 indoor, 1 poolside)You'll be amazed by this striking bespoke-constructed home with beautiful ocean vistas! Located just a short walk from the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
9/7 - 9/14
$5,991  $6,991
$1,000 off
9/19 - 9/26
$4,291  $5,041
$750 off
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...

472 | On The Rocks

07/2/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! On The Rocks is an exceptional Oceanfront Home that is beautifully decorated and very well appointed to ensure a wonderful vacation for all. Located in...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

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! 

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!

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. 

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.

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...

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...