Guest Guide
Sightseeing
A best-kept secret, this place has six trails through shady woods, lush marsh, and sandy beaches on the sound! Wonderfully rich with biodiversity and picture-perfect views of nature! Enjoy the walk, the birds, the glorious surroundings!
122 locals recommend
Nags Head Woods Preserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
A best-kept secret, this place has six trails through shady woods, lush marsh, and sandy beaches on the sound! Wonderfully rich with biodiversity and picture-perfect views of nature! Enjoy the walk, the birds, the glorious surroundings!
Great place for a walk, picnic, or learning about the first flight!
493 locals recommend
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyGreat place for a walk, picnic, or learning about the first flight!
We love this beach! This access has convenient showers and bathrooms nearby!
28 locals recommend
Coquina Beach
We love this beach! This access has convenient showers and bathrooms nearby!
This is a fun place to take a walk along the water, play in their large park setting, board the Elizabeth II, see a concert, join in the fun at a festival, or enjoy a program.
151 locals recommend
Roanoke Island Festival Park
1 Festival ParkThis is a fun place to take a walk along the water, play in their large park setting, board the Elizabeth II, see a concert, join in the fun at a festival, or enjoy a program.
Great hiking trails, with history and acres of park land. You can also take in a wonderful theater production of Lost Colony!
37 locals recommend
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
1401 National Park DrGreat hiking trails, with history and acres of park land. You can also take in a wonderful theater production of Lost Colony!
Such a fun place, especially on a rainy day! One of our favorites!
291 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdSuch a fun place, especially on a rainy day! One of our favorites!
Food Scene
Local favs
Delicious food, great cocktails, good vibe! Definitely a favorite!
26 locals recommend
Noosa Beach Grille
2003 South Croatan HighwayDelicious food, great cocktails, good vibe! Definitely a favorite!
Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar
4700 N Virginia Dare TrailOne of our favorites!!! $$$ but worth it!
this restaurant is nearby and a locals favorite! Their Sunday brunch is awesome!
90 locals recommend
The SaltBox Cafe
1469 Colington Rdthis restaurant is nearby and a locals favorite! Their Sunday brunch is awesome!
Single Fin Bistro Bar & Grille
2424 S Croatan HwyWonderful Asian fusion delights! Yummy!!!
great coffee and delicious sandwiches for breakfast or lunch!
88 locals recommend
Waveriders Coffee & Deli
3022 S Croatan Hwygreat coffee and delicious sandwiches for breakfast or lunch!
Biscuits N' Porn
2112 S Croatan HwyFantastic breakfast biscuits! Definitely a must!
Ladles Soups
1901 S Croatan Hwyreally great soups,, salads and sandwiches!
Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint KDH
800 S Virginia Dare TrailBurgers and Beer! yummmmmm!
Happy Hour!!! 20-cent shrimp, good beer, good music!
You should go! ; )
150 locals recommend
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
8901 S Old Oregon Inlet RdHappy Hour!!! 20-cent shrimp, good beer, good music!
You should go! ; )
Henry's Restaurant
3396 N Croatan HwyThe Colington Cafe
1029 Colington RdCity/town information
Food, shopping,festivals, parades, parks. marinas, an amphitheater and more...oh, my! We love Manteo!
148 locals recommend
Manteo
Food, shopping,festivals, parades, parks. marinas, an amphitheater and more...oh, my! We love Manteo!