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A beginning chapter in the story of America is kept on the north end of Roanoke Island at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, the place of England's first colonization efforts. Sir Walter Raleigh's explorers and colonists established settlements in this area in 1585 and 1587. The site is home to the nation's longest running outdoor symphonic drama The Lost Colony, staged during the summer at the park's Waterside Theatre. Also within the site is The Elizabethan Gardens, a year-round living memorial to England's first colonists.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Preserves and protects 75 miles along North Carolina's Outer Banks. National park includes Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and visitors centers at Buxton (year-round), Bodie Island and Ocracoke (seasonal)

Manteo, NC Nature Preserves

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island presents the aquatic environments of coastal Carolina through its theme "Water of The Outer Banks." The aquarium'

Manteo, NC Learning Centers


Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

A beginning chapter in the story of America is kept on the north end of Roanoke Island at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, the place of England's first colonization efforts. Sir Walter Raleigh's explorers and colonists established settlements in this area in 1585 and 1587

Manteo, NC Historic Sites

The Museum Store

Roanoke Island Festival Park's Museum Store celebrates 400 years of Outer Banks history with "How To" demonstrations, tastings, book signings, character visits, children's games and more. Events and hours vary seasonly throught the year.

Manteo, NC Museums

Things to do near Manteo, NC

Oakdale Cemetery

Chartered in 1852, this landscaped 165-acre Victorian-era burying ground contains graves of Confederate veterans, including M...

Chelsea's Wine Bar & Eatery

Chelsea's Wine Bar & Eatery features a unique array of menu items, including featured foods from Italy, France, Spain and sig...