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Spend a Day in Historic Manteo

🍴 Restaurants

Poor Richard's Sandwich Shop
Waterfront sandwiches, burgers & local favorite pub.
🌐 https://www.poorrichardsmanteo.com

Ortega'z Southwestern Grill & Wine Bar
Southwestern cuisine, tacos, steaks & margaritas.
🌐 https://ortegaz.com

Olives A Greek Kitchen
Greek & Mediterranean cuisine overlooking the marina.
🌐 https://olivesagreekkitchen.com

1587 Restaurant & Lounge
Upscale waterfront dining and cocktails.
🌐 https://1587lounge.com

Vicki B's Restaurant & Market
Chef-inspired local cuisine and market.
🌐 https://www.vickibsmanteo.com

☕ Coffee • Bakery • Sweet Treats

Charis Coffee Company
Specialty coffee and pastries.
🌐 https://chariscoffeecompany.com

Mia's Bake Shop
Fresh baked pastries, cakes and desserts.
🌐 https://miasbakeshop.com

Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream
Local favorite ice cream shop.
🌐 https://www.bigbucksicecream.com

Frosties Downtown Manteo
Ice cream and frozen treats.
🌐 https://www.facebook.com/FrostiesDowntown

🛍️ Shopping

Downtown Books
Independent bookstore specializing in Outer Banks titles.
🌐 https://www.downtownbooksmanteo.com

Nest
Boutique clothing, gifts and home décor.
🌐 https://nestobx.com

Sister's Boutique & Gifts
Women's clothing, jewelry and gifts.
🌐 https://www.sistersboutiqueobx.com

Wanchese Pottery
Handcrafted pottery by local artists.
🌐 https://www.wanchesepottery.com

Dare Arts Gallery
Local artwork and exhibits.
🌐 https://www.darearts.org

🚤 Tours & Cruises

Captain Johnny's Dolphin Watch
Family dolphin watching cruises.
🌐 https://www.captjohnnys.com

The Downeast Rover
Historic sailing schooner cruises.
🌐 https://www.downeastrover.com

OBX Tiki Time
Tiki boat cruises, dolphin tours and sunset cruises.
🌐 https://www.obxtikitime.com

OBX Ghost Tours
Evening ghost walks through historic Manteo.
🌐 https://www.obxghosttours.com

🏛️ Attractions

Roanoke Island Festival Park
Interactive history museum and the Elizabeth II sailing ship.
🌐 https://www.roanokeisland.com/festival-park

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
Historic waterfront lighthouse.
🌐 https://www.outerbanks.org/listing/roanoke-marshes-lighthouse

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Family-friendly aquarium.
🌐 https://www.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-island

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Birthplace of the Lost Colony story.
🌐 https://www.nps.gov/fora

Elizabethan Gardens
Beautiful botanical gardens.
🌐 https://www.elizabethangardens.org

The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama
America's longest-running outdoor symphonic drama.
🌐 https://www.thelostcolony.org

Pioneer Theater
Historic movie theater in downtown Manteo.
🌐 https://thepioneertheater.com

🍹 Evening Fun

Outer Banks Distilling (Kill Devil Rum)
Rum tastings, tours and handcrafted cocktails.
🌐 https://www.outerbanksdistilling.com

Downtown Manteo Social District
Enjoy a drink while strolling the waterfront.
🌐 https://www.meetmeinmanteo.com/social-district

(252) 410-3600

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