Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Manteo February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Manteo Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Manteo.dx8719)[Hotels in Manteo](https://expedia.ca/Manteo-Hotels.d8719.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Manteo](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Manteo.d8719.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Manteo Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Manteo.d8719.Car-Rental-Guide)[Manteo Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Manteo.d8719.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Manteo, NC ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Manteo Types of activities Where to stay [Manteo travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Manteo.dx8719) ![Beautiful sunny day at the harbour in the Barbican area of Plymouth Devon England UK, Shutterstock ID 256296523, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8719/b4dcf492-cb98-4e48-83c6-5c4b41b36f96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful sunny day at the harbour in the Barbican area of Plymouth Devon England UK, Shutterstock ID 256296523, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8719/b4dcf492-cb98-4e48-83c6-5c4b41b36f96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_48681886](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8719/bd285320-4e74-4940-840f-68f836029075.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I was here early in the morning. Since I didn't have a boat, and I sure can't walk on water, this was the best I could do at the time. Too much glare from the boardwalk side.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8719/ea09ab5e-c94c-475d-845a-fb66978ad1a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shot while on a ghost / history walk in downtown Manteo, NC. Beautiful! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8719/a48b1334-69b5-4e95-866f-9782ef696f4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Manteo Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Manteo has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Manteo is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Manteo to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Manteo Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Manteo. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Manteo attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Manteo | Number of things to do | 8 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Cape Hatteras National Seashore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a46939594.activity-details): CA $21 | | Top 5 things to do | [Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours](/things-to-do/outer-banks-self-guided-audio-driving-tour.a46935054.activity-details)[Jumpmasters OBX Fun Park](/things-to-do/jumpmasters-obx-fun-park.a760141.activity-details)[Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks](/things-to-do/outer-banks-audio-driving-tour.a46970726.activity-details)[OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows](/things-to-do/manteo-phantom-pirates-poltergeists-haunted-walking-tour.a47983546.activity-details)[Cape Hatteras National Seashore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a46939594.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Jumpmasters OBX Fun Park](/things-to-do/jumpmasters-obx-fun-park.a760141.activity-details)[OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows](/things-to-do/manteo-phantom-pirates-poltergeists-haunted-walking-tour.a47983546.activity-details)[OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows](/things-to-do/outer-banks-walking-ghost-tour.a46171063.activity-details)[Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson](/things-to-do/beginner-hang-gliding-lesson.a2853234.activity-details) | | With kids | [Jumpmasters OBX Fun Park](/things-to-do/jumpmasters-obx-fun-park.a760141.activity-details)[Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson](/things-to-do/beginner-hang-gliding-lesson.a2853234.activity-details) | ## What to do in Manteo --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Manteo ![Masts of yachts parked in marina at dusk in Pirate's Cove Marina, Manteo, North Carolina criss cross the sky. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6250735/2e047917-b6c9-43e3-8ba3-6062c8a2603a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pirate's Cove Marina Explore the waterfront in Manteo with a trip to Pirate's Cove Marina. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Pirates-Cove-Marina-Manteo.d6250735.Vacation-Attraction) ![Top down view of amphitheater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661392/343852e8-56e5-43ad-ba24-e8661704628c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Lost Colony You can make plans for a show at The Lost Colony on your trip to Manteo. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Lost-Colony-Manteo.d553248621532661392.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lighthouse at Dawn - Bodie Island Light - Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina Outer Banks south of Nags Head](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6299212/014cb5bd-e6c4-4892-84f7-1404e51af223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Outer-Banks-Visitors-Bureau-Manteo.d6299212.Vacation-Attraction) ![Roanoke Island Festival Park, Outerbanks NC, USA. Soft blurry background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6250737/0edb6939-7ff4-417d-b08c-8b72f64d9b6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Festival Park Explore the great outdoors at Festival Park, a lovely green space in Manteo. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Festival-Park-Manteo.d6250737.Vacation-Attraction) ![Checking out the turtles while on vacation in the OBX. They have a really neat turtle rescue and rehab program at their facility. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6188630/a4695f0a-78bc-4755-bc27-0066ee6d2a45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island Take the kids to visit the sea life you'll find at North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island during your trip to Manteo. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/North-Carolina-Aquarium-At-Roanoke-Island-Manteo.d6188630.Vacation-Attraction) ![I was here early in the morning. Since I didn't have a boat, and I sure can't walk on water, this was the best I could do at the time. Too much glare from the boardwalk side.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8719/ea09ab5e-c94c-475d-845a-fb66978ad1a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse You can find out about the history of Manteo when you stop by Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Roanoke-Marshes-Lighthouse-Manteo.d6299245.Vacation-Attraction) #### Outer Banks History Center After visiting Outer Banks History Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Manteo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Outer-Banks-History-Center-Manteo.d6299210.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Learn about the local history of Manteo with a stop at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Fort-Raleigh-National-Historic-Site-Manteo.d6066267.Vacation-Attraction) #### Elizabethan Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Elizabethan Gardens, a lovely green space in Manteo. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Elizabethan-Gardens-Manteo.d6299040.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Manteo ![Shot while on a ghost / history walk in downtown Manteo, NC. Beautiful! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8719/a48b1334-69b5-4e95-866f-9782ef696f4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Downtown Manteo You'll enjoy the beaches and coffeehouses in Historic Downtown Manteo. You might want to make time for a stop at Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse or Dare County Arts Council. [](https://expedia.ca/Manteo-Historic-Downtown-Manteo.dx6304719) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Manteo ![Nags Head](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10852/0c2d8adc-1682-4fac-b473-c2b01491af37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nags Head ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Manteo worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Manteo? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Manteo? ### Is three days enough to stay in Manteo? ### Is Manteo a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Manteo with kids? > - [Jumpmasters OBX Fun Park](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/jumpmasters-obx-fun-park.a760141.activity-details) > - [Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/beginner-hang-gliding-lesson.a2853234.activity-details) ### What to do in Manteo for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Manteo? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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