Historic Downtown Manteo Travel Guide
Manteo




Visit Historic Downtown Manteo
Popular places to visit

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Manteo when you stop by Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

The Lost Colony
You can make plans for a show at The Lost Colony during your trip to Manteo. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Pirate's Cove Marina
Explore the waterfront in Manteo with a trip to Pirate's Cove Marina. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

Festival Park
Explore the great outdoors at Festival Park, a lovely green space in Manteo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is just one of the places to see in Manteo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island
Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island during your trip to Manteo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks

Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

Wright Brothers Carolina Dunes Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Manteo

Tranquil House Inn
"Staff were friendly and very welcoming. We found a few maintenance things that they sprung into action to take care of. We were in a suite with a sitting room. The room was quaint and offered a wonderful outdoor porch. The only con to our stay is how uncomfortable the bed was. It was hard and spring ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Shutters on the Banks
"From management to housekeeping, maintenance and groundskeeping, every single staff member was friendly, helpful and efficient! Clean room, nice outdoor pool and area, nice indoor pool, hot tub and surrounding area, covered gazebo with great views, ice and washer/dryer available and a great complimentary ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Mariner Inn and Suites
"Not crowded nice pool next to beach access you do have to walk across the street to go to the beach pool and front desk. There was trash from the previous person in the freezer and also in the drawers which was surprising but for the price I don’t really care there wernt bugs it didn’t stink the ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Mia's Boutique Hotel
"The hotel is very convenient to the beach. We stayed across the street and there was 3 options to get to them beach.. The room was clean and no odd odors. It was amazingly quiet even with the abundance of dogs."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Sea Ranch Resort
"It wonderful to be out on balcony! And go to beach as we like. The Sea Ranch Hotel is the only beach hotel my family has ever stayed in. Everything was great! Our first stay there was 17 years ago. Thank you"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
"Ok"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

