Best 195 things to do in Manteo, NC

Spot playful bottlenose dolphins on a relaxed two-hour cruise with engaging commentary from your captain

Cruise protected waters to spot bottlenose dolphins with onboard narration

Spot playful bottlenose dolphins aboard The Captain Johnny while enjoying an Outer Banks sunset.

Shrimp and crab in Roanoke Sound with a captain and mate

Walk downtown Manteo by lantern and hear spooky Outer Banks stories

Cruise the sound at sunset from USA Today’s fifth-ranked U.S. sunset location

Sail from Roanoke Island aboard the Downeast Rover

Reserve the Rover for a relaxed sailing cruise on the sound

Sail a private 3-hour sunset cruise on a 40-foot catamaran

Private catamaran sailing with tubing and hands-on helm time

Sail Key Largo on a private 40-foot catamaran for up to 6 guests

Sail Key Largo at sunset on a private 40-foot catamaran for up to 6 guests

Take the helm for a self-guided day on Roanoke Sound

Captain your own pontoon for fishing, cruising, and dolphin watching

Take the helm for fishing, crabbing, and cruising on Roanoke Sound

Watch the sunset from your own tiki hut on the water

Private sound cruise with a Banana Island stop at sunset

Parasail up to 500 feet of line over the Roanoke Sound from Manteo

Soar higher on an 800 ft parasail flight over Roanoke Sound

Cruise Duck’s soundside waters with space for friends, family, and your dog

Fish all summer and compete with your top three catches

Explore the water hands-free with a stable Hobie Mirage kayak

Ride a monitored soundside course near the central Outer Banks

Self-guided water time with safety gear and launch instruction