Guidebook for Manteo
Food Scene
Five times voted "Best Coffee in the Outer Banks" by readers of The Coast Magazine.
17 locals recommend
Front Porch Cafe-Manteo
300 US-64Five times voted "Best Coffee in the Outer Banks" by readers of The Coast Magazine.
Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill
1701 S Croatan HwyBest Fish Tacos on the Beach!
GREAT BURGERS WITH A VIEW! Art's has lovely outdoor seating with an ocean view.
161 locals recommend
Art's Place
4624 N Virginia Dare TrailGREAT BURGERS WITH A VIEW! Art's has lovely outdoor seating with an ocean view.
Best milkshake in town!
Classic drive-in shack (open May-October) specializing in thick milkshakes & fried fish sandwiches.
* Parking is VERY limited!
89 locals recommend
John's Drive In (Open for 2019 season!)
3716 N Virginia Dare TrailBest milkshake in town!
Classic drive-in shack (open May-October) specializing in thick milkshakes & fried fish sandwiches.
* Parking is VERY limited!
Secret Spot! Nestled in a miniature maritime forest one mile off of the beach, The Colington Café is tucked away in Victorian house surrounded by giant live oak trees, beautiful gardens and Southern ferns. You will be greeted either by one of the two owners, or by our wonderful, friendly staff, many of whom have been with us for more than two decades. Our son, who was just a year old when we started, and our nephew, who was a young teen, are now an integral part of our staff.
90 locals recommend
The Colington Cafe
1029 Colington RdSecret Spot! Nestled in a miniature maritime forest one mile off of the beach, The Colington Café is tucked away in Victorian house surrounded by giant live oak trees, beautiful gardens and Southern ferns. You will be greeted either by one of the two owners, or by our wonderful, friendly staff, many of whom have been with us for more than two decades. Our son, who was just a year old when we started, and our nephew, who was a young teen, are now an integral part of our staff.
Duck Donuts
1716 S Croatan HwyMADE TO ORDER DONUTS! So good!
Restaurant and Brewery with outdoor seating
Try to Brie and Apple Salad or the Fish n' Chips!
46 locals recommend
Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe
208 Queen Elizabeth AveRestaurant and Brewery with outdoor seating
Try to Brie and Apple Salad or the Fish n' Chips!
Thai Room
710 S Virginia Dare TrailBest Thai and Chinese Food on the Beach
Slice Pizzeria
710 South Croatan HighwayPizza by the Slice
Waterfront Dining!
The Lone Cedar Cafe specializes in fresh and local seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find them at the Lone Cedar Café.
99 locals recommend
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
7623 S Virginia Dare TrailWaterfront Dining!
The Lone Cedar Cafe specializes in fresh and local seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find them at the Lone Cedar Café.
Laid-back eatery in a circa-1874 former lifesaving station serving seafood, steaks, pizzas & more.
184 locals recommend
Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant
3848 N Virginia Dare TrailLaid-back eatery in a circa-1874 former lifesaving station serving seafood, steaks, pizzas & more.
Food Dudes Kitchen
1216 S Virginia Dare TrailChilli Peppers Coastal Grill
3001 N Croatan HwyBEST BRUNCH
Arts & Culture
America's longest running symphonic outdoor drama recounts the historical events leading to the disappearance of the first English colonist
193 locals recommend
The Lost Colony
1409 National Park DrAmerica's longest running symphonic outdoor drama recounts the historical events leading to the disappearance of the first English colonist
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site preserves the location of Roanoke Colony, the first English settlement in the present-day United States.
37 locals recommend
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
1401 National Park DrFort Raleigh National Historic Site preserves the location of Roanoke Colony, the first English settlement in the present-day United States.
Wright Brothers National Memorial, located in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, commemorates the first successful, sustained, powered flights in a heavier-than-air machine
493 locals recommend
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyWright Brothers National Memorial, located in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, commemorates the first successful, sustained, powered flights in a heavier-than-air machine
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Aveind answers to local trivia questions, explore family history or find images from the past at the Outer Banks History Center, a regional archives and research library administered by the North Carolina State Archives (Department of Cultural Resources). Holdings include books and magazines, thousands of photographs, post cards and maps, personal papers and organizational archives, oral histories and other recordings, and much more. The center will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2009 with a special exhibit in the History Center Gallery and series of programs.
Outer Banks History Center
1 Festival Parkind answers to local trivia questions, explore family history or find images from the past at the Outer Banks History Center, a regional archives and research library administered by the North Carolina State Archives (Department of Cultural Resources). Holdings include books and magazines, thousands of photographs, post cards and maps, personal papers and organizational archives, oral histories and other recordings, and much more. The center will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2009 with a special exhibit in the History Center Gallery and series of programs.
Entertainment & Activities
Jennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare TrailFish or sight see!
Will You ESCAPE THE OBX ? LLC
8845 Caratoke Hwy Escape Room
Obx Bowling
200 W Satterfield Landing RdLost Treasure Golf
1600 N Croatan HwyPutt Putt Golf
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdQuaint, compact, family-run theater dating back to 1918, showing 1 movie a night without trailers!
24 locals recommend
Pioneer Theatre
109 Budleigh StQuaint, compact, family-run theater dating back to 1918, showing 1 movie a night without trailers!
Destination Fun Laser Tag & 3D
1217 S Croatan HwyRC Kill Devil Hills Movies 10
1803 N Croatan HwyHang gliding lessons kayak tours, and kiteboarding lessons
30 locals recommend
Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding School
302 Carolista DrHang gliding lessons kayak tours, and kiteboarding lessons
Kitty Hawk Kites
307 Queen Elizabeth AveRENTALS! Jet Skis, Paddle Boards, Kayaks, etc.
Nags Head Golf Links – This 18-hole Scottish-style championship course was designed by Bob Moore. Located off US 158 Bypass, MP 15, in Nags Head. Bentgrass greens and Bermuda fairways complement the landscape and remain in good playing condition yearround.
Clubhouse features a restaurant and bar, The Players Grille, and a golf shop. (800) 851-9404, (252) 441-8073
17 locals recommend
Nags Head Golf Links
5615 S Seachase DrNags Head Golf Links – This 18-hole Scottish-style championship course was designed by Bob Moore. Located off US 158 Bypass, MP 15, in Nags Head. Bentgrass greens and Bermuda fairways complement the landscape and remain in good playing condition yearround.
Clubhouse features a restaurant and bar, The Players Grille, and a golf shop. (800) 851-9404, (252) 441-8073
Skydive OBX, LLC
410 Airport RdFitness Trail, Roller Hockey Rink, Skate park, Children's Play Area, Restrooms and Vehicle Parking.
10 locals recommend
Aviation skatepark
103 Veterans DrFitness Trail, Roller Hockey Rink, Skate park, Children's Play Area, Restrooms and Vehicle Parking.
Located at MP 16 in Nags Head, First Flight Adventure Park is designed for ages 6 and up and thrill seekers of varying levels. Bring your family along for the adventure of a lifetime by testing your mental and physical limits on 48 different obstacles up to 50 feet in the air. Come play on our 7 new obstacles for 2016!
55 locals recommend
First Flight Adventure Park
6716 S Croatan HwyLocated at MP 16 in Nags Head, First Flight Adventure Park is designed for ages 6 and up and thrill seekers of varying levels. Bring your family along for the adventure of a lifetime by testing your mental and physical limits on 48 different obstacles up to 50 feet in the air. Come play on our 7 new obstacles for 2016!
Parks & Nature
Jockey's Ridge is the largest natural sand dune on the east coast.
www.jockeysridgestatepark.com
395 locals recommend
Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W Carolista DrJockey's Ridge is the largest natural sand dune on the east coast.
www.jockeysridgestatepark.com
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, tallest in the United States, stands 208 feet (63 m) from the bottom of the foundation to the peak of the roof.
217 locals recommend
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
46379 Lighthouse Rd Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, tallest in the United States, stands 208 feet (63 m) from the bottom of the foundation to the peak of the roof.
Historic Walking Areas, Ships, Museums, Nature & Parks, Sights & Landmarks, More
151 locals recommend
Roanoke Island Festival Park
1 Festival ParkHistoric Walking Areas, Ships, Museums, Nature & Parks, Sights & Landmarks, More
Drinks & Nightlife
Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan HwyTRIO Restaurant & Market
3708 N Croatan HwyShopping
Outlets Nags Head
7100 S Croatan HwyOutlet Mall
Homegoods, Mudpie, Hallamark, Dollar Tree, GNC, The Cottage Shop, Tuesday Morning, Food Lion, Outback Steakhouse, The Fresh Market, JJ Brewbakers
11 locals recommend
Outer Banks Mall
5000 S Croatan HwyHomegoods, Mudpie, Hallamark, Dollar Tree, GNC, The Cottage Shop, Tuesday Morning, Food Lion, Outback Steakhouse, The Fresh Market, JJ Brewbakers
A stunning collection of Contemporary Goldsmiths as well as create custom designs created at our in house studio.
Silver Bonsai Gallery
905 US-64A stunning collection of Contemporary Goldsmiths as well as create custom designs created at our in house studio.
Kmart
If you need beach gear you can find it here!
Essentials
Food-A-Rama Inc
226 US-64Walking distance from townhouse
Food Lion
1720 N Croatan HwyHarris Teeter
5400 North Croatan HighwayThe Fresh Market
5000 S Croatan HwyCVS
1115 US-64