Cheryl’s guidebook
Food scene
Clearly the best pizza on the beach.... just a short drive from our home, better yet they deliver!!!!
16 locals recommend
Colington Pizza
100 Colingwood LnClearly the best pizza on the beach.... just a short drive from our home, better yet they deliver!!!!
Best Northeastern Carolina BBQ on the beach. Hushpuppies are yum!!!!!
43 locals recommend
High Cotton Barbeque
5230 N Virginia Dare TrailBest Northeastern Carolina BBQ on the beach. Hushpuppies are yum!!!!!
We love this place! on the water, the boats and all of the activity of Downtown Manteo.
My favorite is the grilled pastrami. Oh local beer on tap! Outdoor seating facing the docks.
44 locals recommend
Poor Richards Sandwich Shop
305 Queen Elizabeth AveWe love this place! on the water, the boats and all of the activity of Downtown Manteo.
My favorite is the grilled pastrami. Oh local beer on tap! Outdoor seating facing the docks.
This stop is a must for everyone! Made to order donuts with a huge selection of toppings. My fav is the Maple & bacon.
82 locals recommend
Duck Donuts
1716 S Croatan HwyThis stop is a must for everyone! Made to order donuts with a huge selection of toppings. My fav is the Maple & bacon.
Great seafood that is off the grid compared to the places on the beach. Draft beers and an amazing view!
25 locals recommend
Stripers Bar & Grill
1100A S Bay Club DrGreat seafood that is off the grid compared to the places on the beach. Draft beers and an amazing view!
Front Porch Cafe-Kill Devil Hills
2200 N Croatan Hwygreat local java and pastries.
The food is the best! We recommend calling ahead for reservations
90 locals recommend
The Colington Cafe
1029 Colington RdThe food is the best! We recommend calling ahead for reservations
Sightseeing
This is a must for visitors. Adults and Kids love this place! Observe the recovery of Sea Turtles and kids get the opportunity to learn procedures to save these creatures.
291 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdThis is a must for visitors. Adults and Kids love this place! Observe the recovery of Sea Turtles and kids get the opportunity to learn procedures to save these creatures.
Climb the top of the big hill where the first flight took place! you can spend hours learning in awe of it all!
493 locals recommend
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyClimb the top of the big hill where the first flight took place! you can spend hours learning in awe of it all!
Do you know who Arther Teech was? Great little island a ferry trip away. This trip is a full day trip. Plenty of History for the Pirate buff.
91 locals recommend
Ocracoke Island
Do you know who Arther Teech was? Great little island a ferry trip away. This trip is a full day trip. Plenty of History for the Pirate buff.
One of the many lighthouses on the OBX! Learn the history of the North Carolina coast.
26 locals recommend
Bodie Island
One of the many lighthouses on the OBX! Learn the history of the North Carolina coast.
Shopping
Great downtown area on the waterfront. Our local favorite is the wine shop for Scuppernong Winery in Columbia North Carolina. These wines are great for gifts or for enjoying your time here!
The Christmas Shoppe has been around for generations! Stroll through the cottage like setting and find that special gift!
7 locals recommend
The Christmas Shop
621 US-64The Christmas Shoppe has been around for generations! Stroll through the cottage like setting and find that special gift!
Downtown Manteo is the only "town" on the beach that has an actual downtown area. Located on the water. Great shopping experiences await!
148 locals recommend
Manteo
Downtown Manteo is the only "town" on the beach that has an actual downtown area. Located on the water. Great shopping experiences await!