Abloom year-round, the Elizabethan Gardens feel fit for a queen. Beyond their beauty, they’re also a living memorial to one of our state’s enduring mysteries.
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10 Ways to Discover Manteo and Roanoke Island
Buttressed between three sounds, a small island is home to big history, from early English colonists to beloved actors. Today it’s home to a picturesque downtown, some of the freshest seafood, and ever-evolving ways to discover and experience its past.
A New Guard at The Pioneer Theater
Generations of Roanoke Islanders have watched films and shared boxes of popcorn at this historic cinema that’s welcomed audiences since 1918.
Dawn’s Early Light
On New Year’s Day and each frosty morning after, dawn breaks clear and bright across our state, from coastal whitecaps to mountain snowcaps. In North Carolina, the brilliance of a winter sunrise brings the promise of fresh possibilities.
Downtown: Manteo
The allure of this waterfront town lies in its history and mystery, nostalgia and charm. On Roanoke Island, the past is always present.
Around Town: Roanoke Island
Discover mystery and history on this beautiful Outer Banks island.
Edging Closer to Answers: The Lost Colony
The Lost Colony is one of our nation’s oldest and most fascinating mysteries. Long after its disappearance, groups of dedicated researchers are still pursuing the facts.
The Characters of Roanoke Island
The backdrop is beautiful, but it’s the people of Manteo and Wanchese who bring this place its charm.
Manteo and Wanchese are Two Places at Once
Even though Manteo and Wanchese share a sliver of land surrounded by North Carolina’s sizable sounds, they couldn’t be further apart.
