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About Manteo, North Carolina

Located on Roanoke Island, Manteo is a charming waterfront town known for its cobblestone streets and historic harbor. It offers a slower pace than oceanfront towns while staying close to Nags Head. Visit the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, explore The Lost Colony sites, or enjoy harborfront dining. Rentals feature sound views, walkable downtown access, and peaceful coastal charm.

Aerial Tour of Manteo

Things to Do in Manteo

Manteo is the home of several historic sites and attractions, including:

  • The Lost Colony
  • The Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
  • The Manteo Waterfront
  • Historic Downtown Manteo

The Manteo Waterfront in Historic Downtown Manteo is often the location of seasonal events (First Friday, Dare Days, Christmas Tree lighting) and is comprised of a marina, waterfront gazebo, boathouse, family-run Pioneer Theater, the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, and dozens of shops and restaurants, plus ghost tours. Several boat cruises including dolphin tours, twilight cruises, parasailing, and fishing charters launch from Manteo. Manteo also hosts several other attractions including the Roanoke Island Festival park, The Elizabethan Gardens, The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Jumpmasters Trampoline Park, and more.

Manteo Vacation Rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals in Manteo. Seaside Vacations offers a range of rentals to make you feel right at home from intimate cottages to waterfront condos. All rentals are just a short drive from area attractions including dining and shopping, historical sites, and OBX towns such as Nags Head and Kitty Hawk. Take in the carefree coastal feeling with a walk to a nearby marina, breakfast in your private patio, or a night by the fireplace set to the sound of the water just outside your window.

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