2026 Manteo Educational Activities Guide

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SugarLand

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...

298 | Stay Salty

Relax and rejuvenate in this spacious, thoughtfully refreshed and impeccably maintained 4700 sq. ft. Semi-Oceanfront retreat. You’ll be on vacation sooner than you think as this home is located just 5 minutes from the Wright Memorial Bridge...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Family Time

OCEANVIEW Avon - Sandfiddler Ln. - Thinking about spending some FAMILY TIME at the beach? Well, here is the ideal location for your family. The private swimming pool is a great place to start your vacation, and the kids will adore the convenient...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

K0320 Sapphire Sound 3 Bedroom Condo at ...

Welcome to Sapphire Sound at Hamilton Cay Reserve by KEES Vacations! Escape to Hamilton Cay Reserve, a premier soundfront luxury vacation rental in the Outer Banks! This newly built, pet-friendly condo (Unit 403) offers the perfect combination of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Believing is Sea-ing

Upgrades for 2026 will include a ground level bathroom remodel, new tile entry way, landings and entry stairs to top level. Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full BathroomsSavor alluring ocean and sound vistas at one of the Whalehead Beach's best...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Baydream

Located in Duck/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsNature lovers, birders and beachcombers, this home welcomes you! Baydream is the ideal setting for sound activities with a short nature trail walk to the beach. Sit on your private dock and savor the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

GRAND CAYMAN

Overview A taste of Caribbean luxury comes to the Outer Banks in this custom-built beachfront holiday villa via Grand Cayman, an eight bedroom retreat at Milepost 13 in Nags Head. Bask in the Carolina sun on a golden beach mere steps...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

PELICANS WAY

“Pelican’s Way” is a serene escape nestled amidst the pristine dunes of Southern Shores. This 4-bedroom oceanfront cottage offers a perfect destination for those seeking a tranquil and unforgettable beach getaway. Enjoy breathtaking sunrise...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
4/18 - 4/25
$2,009  $2,335
$326 off
5/2 - 5/9
$2,525  $2,937
$412 off
5/9 - 5/16
$2,561  $2,937
$376 off
5/16 - 5/23
$2,636  $2,937
$301 off
5/23 - 5/30
$2,918  $3,245
$327 off
5/30 - 6/6
$3,875  $4,332
$457 off
6/6 - 6/13
$4,448  $4,984
$536 off
6/27 - 7/4
$5,729  $5,962
$233 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 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. 

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...

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! 

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.

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...