2026 Manteo Activities Guide

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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...

The Sandlot

OCEANFRONT Avon – Kinnakeet Shores – While the wild, natural beauty of Hatteras Island inspires the imagination, THE SANDLOT enthralls it, with its effortless ability to create family memories that linger long after you leave. Perched on the...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

Shore Beats Work

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomSavor your vacation in this pretty east-end villa that accepts ocean vistas from the mid and top levels. This villa is well-appointed with simple access to the oceanfront complex...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

AQUA VIE

Aqua Vie is a tranquil beach haven. This well-furnished retreat offers all the comforts of home, enhanced by unobstructed sunrise and ocean views enjoyed from the expansive decks. Situated on a quiet dead end street with direct beach access, Aqua...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
3/8 - 3/15
$1,757  $2,019
$262 off
3/15 - 3/22
$1,757  $2,019
$262 off
3/22 - 3/29
$1,757  $2,019
$262 off
3/29 - 4/5
$2,057  $2,169
$112 off
4/19 - 4/26
$1,907  $2,169
$262 off
4/26 - 5/3
$1,907  $2,169
$262 off
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...

PAX ET BONUM

Overview Discover Pax et Bonum, a 3,700 square foot vacation home in the popular Schooner Ridge subdivision, located in the heart of Duck. Guests have access to the Schooner Ridge oceanfront pool as well as the community center, which...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway...

Smooth Sailing 172-B

There’s something magical about Duck. The salty breeze carries the scent of the ocean in one direction and the still, sweet smell of the sound in the other. The streets are lined with quaint shops, friendly faces, and the promise of something...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Ricky's Retreat Too 60-C

Secure your stay at Ricky’s Retreat Too early—this sought-after vacation home books fast, with families returning year after year! Nestled in the Ocean Sands community, this stunning oceanside retreat is designed for unforgettable getaways. With...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
3/10 - 3/17
$2,172  $2,472
$300 off
4/9 - 4/16
$3,306  $3,606
$300 off
4/15 - 4/22
$2,697  $2,997
$300 off
4/22 - 4/29
$2,697  $2,997
$300 off
4/28 - 5/5
$2,697  $2,997
$300 off
5/5 - 5/12
$3,901  $4,201
$300 off
5/12 - 5/19
$4,314  $4,614
$300 off
5/31 - 6/7
$7,408  $7,708
$300 off
6/5 - 6/12
$8,353  $8,653
$300 off
6/10 - 6/17
$10,218  $10,718
$500 off
9/1 - 9/8
$5,308  $5,608
$300 off
9/8 - 9/15
$4,608  $4,908
$300 off
9/23 - 9/30
$3,908  $4,208
$300 off
9/29 - 10/6
$3,460  $3,760
$300 off
10/5 - 10/12
$3,110  $3,410
$300 off
10/13 - 10/20
$2,760  $3,060
$300 off
10/20 - 10/27
$2,760  $3,060
$300 off
10/27 - 11/3
$2,760  $3,060
$300 off
11/2 - 11/9
$2,760  $3,060
$300 off
11/9 - 11/16
$2,480  $2,780
$300 off
11/16 - 11/23
$2,480  $2,780
$300 off
11/23 - 11/30
$3,355  $3,655
$300 off
11/30 - 12/7
$2,480  $2,780
$300 off
12/6 - 12/13
$2,480  $2,780
$300 off
12/13 - 12/20
$2,480  $2,780
$300 off
12/19 - 12/26
$3,355  $3,655
$300 off
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

A Big Catch

Incredibly spacious and centrally located this home is a great choice for multi-generational vacations or a getaway with your favorite couples. There are plenty of places to read, watch tv, enjoy conversations or relax with the ocean views. Bedrooms...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
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...

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!

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.

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! 

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...

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...