North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island Tours

Photo by Courtney Davis
Photo by Courtney Davis
See curious creatures swim around and learn all about how they live at North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island. This popular attraction showcases some of the marine life that dwells in the depths.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when staying in Manteo. North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island is an ideal place to kick off here, but there are loads of other fine places to check out. Jennette's Pier, Nags Head Fishing Pier, and Jockey's Ridge State Park are near the collection of aquatic animals and will top off your day nicely.

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Popular places to visit

Lost Colony of NC, neat place to visit and learn a bit about the history of the area.

The Lost Colony

4.5/5(101 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at The Lost Colony on your trip to Manteo. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.

The Lost Colony
Rainy day in December at Elizabethan Gardens. Still beautiful!

Elizabethan Gardens

4/5(10 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Elizabethan Gardens, a lovely green space in Manteo. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Elizabethan Gardens
Shot while on a ghost / history walk in downtown Manteo, NC. Beautiful!

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

You can find out about the history of Manteo when you stop by Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
Jockey\'s Ridge State Park featuring tranquil scenes

Jockey's Ridge State Park

4.5/5(189 reviews)

Admire the tallest sand dunes on the Atlantic coast, explore the maritime forest and see the shallow Roanoke Sound body of water in this unique state park.

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Full Throttle Speedway

You can take time to visit Full Throttle Speedway during your travels to Nags Head. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Island Farm

3/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Manteo when you spend time at Island Farm. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Best Lodging Options Near North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

2 out of 5
100 US-64 Manteo NC
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Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3.5 out of 5
814 US-64 Manteo NC
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Island Guesthouse and Motel

Island Guesthouse and Motel

2.5 out of 5
706 N Hwy 64/264 Manteo NC
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Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden

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White Doe Inn

White Doe Inn

4.5 out of 5
319 Sir Walter Raleigh St. Manteo NC
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Tranquil House Inn

Tranquil House Inn

2 out of 5
405 Queen Elizabeth Avenue Manteo NC
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Cameron House Inn

Cameron House Inn

4 out of 5
301 Sir Walter Raleigh St. Manteo NC
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Roanoke Island Inn

Roanoke Island Inn

3.5 out of 5
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Scarborough Inn

Scarborough Inn

3 out of 5
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