Roanoke Island
Four centuries of history within a short drive, and the Manteo waterfront a walk away. Every entry links to directions from the hotel.
Make more of your stay
Find your hotel on the map, then choose a place to explore. The numbers match the activities alongside it.
Your starting point
Heart of Manteo Motor LodgeMarine life
Discover aquatic habitats and marine-life exhibits on Roanoke Island.
History
Explore the visitor centre, local history and woodland trails.
History & culture
Discover living-history exhibits and the Elizabeth II replica ship.
Check the venue’s website for current opening times, tickets, access and weather-related changes. Activities are independently operated.
More ways to explore the Outer Banks
Browse the guides for this hotel’s area on Visit OBX, our group’s destination guide, for beaches, food, history and things to do.
Roanoke Island from above
This short aerial view follows the sound, marina and streets around Manteo. Use the map and place list below to choose where to go, then return to the hotel when your day is done.
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Within the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, the Elizabethan Gardens spread over ten acres of botanical and sculptural marvels. Serene surroundings and real natural beauty — a favourite for weddings and engagements.
DirectionsAt the eastern end of the Manteo waterfront, the lighthouse reaches almost 37 metres into Roanoke Sound. Walk the boardwalk and take in the waterfront while you are there.
DirectionsTwenty-five acres showing how the early English settlers lived in 1585. The highlight, especially for children, is the Elizabeth II — a ship like the one that carried the 117 lost colonists to the new world in 1586.
DirectionsPaul Green's symphonic drama, performed under open skies for over eighty years. The theatre sits on the sound front of Roanoke Island, and the choreography will keep you transfixed.
DirectionsThe site of the first English settlement in what became the United States, preserved for its part in the founding of the first British settlement in North America in 1587. A genuinely good learning trip for adults and children alike.
DirectionsAlso close by
Walking distance from the hotel: +1 (252) 423-3130 Jersey Mike's Subs is next door, the Piggly Wiggly and the Wash House laundromat are right beside us, and College of The Albemarle is across the street. For fishing charters, the front desk points guests to Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, Pirate's Cove Marina and OBX Marina.
