Anne’s guidebook for Manteo and the OBX
Food scene
Ortega'z Southwestern Grill and Wine Bar
201 Sir Walter Raleigh StGreat Southwestern fare.
Poor Richards Sandwich Shop
305 Queen Elizabeth AveGreat for lunch. Right on the water.
Shaddai Peruvian Restaurant
112 US-64Yum!
Olives A Greek Kitchen
207 Queen Elizabeth AveWonderful pizza.
1587 Restaurant
405 Queen Elizabeth AveIn The Tranquil House Inn. Upscale and lovely.
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
7623 S Virginia Dare TrailGreat seafood. On the causeway.
Great Gut Deli
219 Thicket Lump DrGood Sandwiches - great spot on the other side of the island.
The best fried fish - lunch. and the freshest fish, arrives daily at the nearby docks in Wanchese.
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O'Neal's Sea Harvest
618 Harbor RdThe best fried fish - lunch. and the freshest fish, arrives daily at the nearby docks in Wanchese.
Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe
208 Queen Elizabeth AveGood beer and fare. Outdoor dining.
Darrell's Restaurant
521 US-64One of the oldest local seafood restaurants.
Sightseeing
Island Farm
1140 U.S. 64Living history museum. Oldest house on Roanoke Island.
History of the Wright Bros first flight. Worth signing up for the tour.
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Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyHistory of the Wright Bros first flight. Worth signing up for the tour.
The Lost Colony
1409 National Park DrSee the production or just go visit the theatre.
Once was the tallest sand dune on the East Coast. Don't go at the heat of the day. Do bring a kite.
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Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W Carolista DrOnce was the tallest sand dune on the East Coast. Don't go at the heat of the day. Do bring a kite.
Coquina Beach
Favorite beach.
They have a sea turtle rescue and release.
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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdThey have a sea turtle rescue and release.
Fishing and great beach. We like to hang out under the pier for shade at the beach. The surf is also usually good for boogie boarding and surfing.
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Jennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare TrailFishing and great beach. We like to hang out under the pier for shade at the beach. The surf is also usually good for boogie boarding and surfing.
Longest running family owned theatre. $7 admission. $1 popcorn and drinks.
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Pioneer Theatre
109 Budleigh StLongest running family owned theatre. $7 admission. $1 popcorn and drinks.
Wanchese Pottery
107 Fernando StLove these guys. Say hi to Bonnie and Bob for us.
Worth meandering to the end of the store to the general store.
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The Christmas Shop
621 US-64Worth meandering to the end of the store to the general store.
Fun to walk around. This is also the location of the Elizabethan Gardens and The Lost Colony theatre.
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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
1401 National Park DrFun to walk around. This is also the location of the Elizabethan Gardens and The Lost Colony theatre.
The Elizabethan Gardens
1411 National Park DrBeautiful historic gardens.
Roanoke Island Festival Park
1 Festival ParkGreat history museum and ship replica.