2026 Manteo Educational 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...

037 | Blue Light Special

Outstanding views of the Ocean and Beach await when you choose this lovely Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront home for your Outer Banks vacation. The Blue Light Special is nicely decorated and very well-equipped, offering comfortable furnishings and many...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/23 - 5/29
$2,495  $2,895
$400 off
6/27 - 7/3
$4,995  $5,595
$600 off
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...

Hook, Wine & Sinker

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Atlantic Dr. - In the heart of Rodanthe sits this well-maintained and handsomely decorated traditional beach box home. HOOK, WINE & SINKER beach access is close to the oceanfront making beach days simple for all. Free...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

1383 - Victoria's Corner

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! The most perfect cozy rental for you and your family to escape to Corolla! Welcome to Victoria's Corner. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom rental has it...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Family Water Adventures

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

1523 - Moby Vic's

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Moby Vic’s, the perfect Outer Banks vacation home! Located in Corolla, this home is conveniently settled in the Whalehead community...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

039 | CoaShella

This Kitty Hawk Oceanfront Cottage provides exceptional Ocean and Beach views along w/lovely decor and quality furnishings. With steps that lead directly from the sun deck down to the beach, this home is sure to be a hit with your group. Enjoy...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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
4/4 - 4/11
$3,306  $3,606
$300 off
4/11 - 4/18
$2,697  $2,997
$300 off
4/18 - 4/25
$2,697  $2,997
$300 off
4/25 - 5/2
$2,697  $2,997
$300 off
5/2 - 5/9
$3,901  $4,201
$300 off
5/9 - 5/16
$4,314  $4,614
$300 off
5/23 - 5/30
$7,408  $7,708
$300 off
5/30 - 6/6
$8,353  $8,653
$300 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,908  $4,208
$300 off
9/26 - 10/3
$3,460  $3,760
$300 off
10/3 - 10/10
$3,110  $3,410
$300 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,760  $3,060
$300 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,760  $3,060
$300 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,760  $3,060
$300 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,760  $3,060
$300 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,480  $2,780
$300 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,480  $2,780
$300 off
11/21 - 11/28
$3,355  $3,655
$300 off
11/28 - 12/5
$2,480  $2,780
$300 off
12/5 - 12/12
$2,480  $2,780
$300 off
12/12 - 12/19
$2,480  $2,780
$300 off
12/19 - 12/26
$3,355  $3,655
$300 off
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

Beauty & The Beach

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomStunning oceanfront home accessible by 4 x 4 car only! This home sits on a corner lot and offers direct beach access with alluring ocean vistas. Approximately 9.3 miles up the beach...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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.

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...