2026 Manteo Educational Activities Guide

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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...

La Carolina del Mar

La Carolina del Mar is a calm, design-forward coastal retreat in the Outer Banks, intentionally set up for guests who prefer a quieter, boutique-style stay. With two King bedrooms and two Queen bedrooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, and open, comfortable...

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

6004 - Atlantic Oasis

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Atlantic Oasis, your perfect getaway nestled in the heart of Nags Head. This charming 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom oceanside home offers a...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 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...

Shifting Sands SWB-14

Take an off-road adventure and explore the tranquil natural habitat of Carova Beach at Shifting Sands. The sun, sand, and breathtaking night skies will hypnotize you while you revitalize. Enjoy the ocean-to-sound views in this well-appointed home in...

  • Carova
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

RAINBOW CONNECTION

A mile of uninterrupted, rolling dunes stretches north from this high-dune perch, ending at a distant vista of the Duck Research Pier, a view preserved by the Army Corps of Engineers open land next door. Rainbow Connection, a four-bedroom...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

061 | E Z Livin

E Z Livin is a classic Outer Banks Oasis located in the Avalon Beach area that provides relaxing ambiance and modern style. This beautifully decorated oceanside home is bright and open with a reverse floor plan that provides natural light...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/22 - 8/28
$1,495  $1,795
$300 off
8/29 - 9/4
$1,495  $1,695
$200 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...

The Coast Is Clear

Make your beach memories here at this charming and delightful cottage. Enjoy the sun deck or challenge one of your pals to a game of tennis or golf nearby. Located next to community beach walkway in Ocean Sands Section Q, only 150 feet to the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

DREAM ON THE BEACH

Plug your EV into the onsite charger, then head to the recreation room: DREAM ON THE BEACH, a Carolina Designs oceanfront home at Milepost 17 in South Nags Head, keeps nine bedrooms, six of them kings, within walking distance of Jennette's...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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! 

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.

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...