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
"It was a nice place to stay. The staff were very friendly. I do appreciate that staff changed out the towels daily. Due to the weather, we didn’t get to use the pool or beach. Next time! I would stay there again."
Reviewed on 3 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
"Amazing stay. Everyone was fabulous and the ocean view was amazing! Not sure if they arranged the dolphins."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Sea Ranch Resort
"The location/view is what sold me. The view is to live for! The facilities are outdated but satisfactory and clean. I’d spring for the ocean view only. It’s the value of the hotel!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
"Great place on the beach. Easy access to beach and room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Staff very nice and helpful"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

