2026 Manteo Educational Activities Guide

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Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

6001 - La Touche

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! La Touche has partial ocean view of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. A very well-maintained cottage with covered and sun...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

La Dolce Vita

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive – LA DOLCE VITA offers the sweet life indeed, where families can surround themselves with everything they need to make their vacation dreams and desires come true. Located just steps from the beach, this...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Castaway Avon

Located in Avon | 8 Bedrooms | 6 Full Bathrooms | 2 Half Bathrooms After a handsome beach day on the ocean or being centrally located to discover the Pea Island wildlife sanctuary, Hatteras Lighthouse and accessing the Ocracoke Ferry, come home to...

  • Avon
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
7/3 - 7/10
$6,495  $9,495
$3,000 off
7/12 - 7/19
$6,495  $9,495
$3,000 off
9/29 - 10/6
$1,795  $1,995
$200 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,795  $1,995
$200 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...

AV2-3A | Pirates Perch

This Lovely Third Floor Oceanfront unit offers fabulous views of the beach & the Atlantic Ocean. Decorated w/Bright, Beach-Themed Decor that is sure to make you feel right at home! Located within walking distance to some of the best restaurants...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
6/6 - 6/12
$1,795  $1,995
$200 off
6/20 - 6/26
$1,995  $2,195
$200 off
6/27 - 7/3
$1,995  $2,195
$200 off
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Christie

It's the 'little things' that make a home special. It's true of both residential houses and vacation homes. That's what makes this home so very special. Besides being so close to the sound and being able to see it, the owners have provided life's...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

667 | Seaview

For 2026: Owner will replace the living room furniture. For 2025: Owner updated the half bath, replaced three queen beds, had a new, fortified roof and new windows installed. Outstanding Ocean and Sound Views and Direct Access to the Beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

1756 - Heavenly Shore

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Enjoy a glorious beach getaway with your loved ones at this 5 bedroom, 3 bath vacation home that offers peaceful views of maritime woods and is...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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.

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. 

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...