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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Boardwalk Resort and Villas

Boardwalk Resort and Villas

3 out of 5
Northeast Virginia Beach
Price was $455, price is now $329 per person
$329
per person
Jan 15 - Jan 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Norfolk (ORF)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
Everything was perfect

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

The Sanderling

The Sanderling

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,859, price is now $1,176 per person
$1,176
per person
Jan 12 - Jan 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Norfolk (ORF)
8.8/10 Excellent! (519 reviews)
It was a nice stay though the room was not what you would expect at the price point. Two of the walls were in need of repairs, windows needed some cleaning, coffee in room was a kettle with tea like bags of coffee that tasted awful, and bathroom had pretty much nothing in it.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Hampton near Coliseum

Comfort Inn & Suites Hampton near Coliseum

3 out of 5
Coliseum Central
Price was $600, price is now $446 per person
$446
per person
Jan 12 - Jan 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Norfolk (ORF)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Easy check in and stay

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

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.

Jockey's Ridge State Park
Full Throttle Speedway

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.

Full Throttle Speedway

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.

Island Farm

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
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3.5 out of 5
814 US-64, Manteo, NC
Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Island Guesthouse and Motel

Island Guesthouse and Motel

2.5 out of 5
706 N Hwy 64/264, Manteo, NC
Island Guesthouse and Motel
Virginia Dare Cottage-Walk 2 Manteo Waterfront

Virginia Dare Cottage-Walk 2 Manteo Waterfront

Manteo
Virginia Dare Cottage-Walk 2 Manteo Waterfront
Downtown Manteo Studio

Downtown Manteo Studio

Manteo
Downtown Manteo Studio
Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden

Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden

Manteo
Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden
Tranquil House Inn

Tranquil House Inn

2 out of 5
405 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo, NC
Tranquil House Inn
White Doe Inn

White Doe Inn

4.5 out of 5
319 Sir Walter Raleigh St., Manteo, NC
White Doe Inn
Cameron House Inn

Cameron House Inn

4 out of 5
301 Sir Walter Raleigh St., Manteo, NC
Cameron House Inn
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