Manteo Things to Do

As we went in at 11:40, they said that the movie Two Path would be in 20 minutes that would not be shown again until 2 pm. We browsed in the gift shop and then went into what we thought was the movie theatre. Someone popped in said that if we wanted to see the movie TwoPath, that we were in the wrong place.

That's one of the things that I didn't like about this place - there was no map of it that I could find - I found it hard to get a handle on where things were.

The movie was about the first few English ships that came to Roanoke Island and involved three native American's from three tribes - Manteo, Skyco and Wanchese. (Those are the three towns on the island.) The Elizabeth II was down in Wanchese having been hauled for repairs.

We walked around the reconstructed village, watched the blacksmith make a nail, and went out to the dock where the ship had been. The populace of the village tried to talk in Elizabethean English (one of them said that the 'k' that we normally leave silent was pronounced then, like k-not and k-now)

2005 Admission Prices
Adult $8 Student (6-17) $5
Child (5 & under) Free

Roanoke Island Festival Park Hours of Operation
* Roanoke Island Festival Park will be closed from January 1 - February 17 for annual ship and facility maintenance.*
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. February 18 - March 31
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 1 - June 15
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 16 - August 15
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. August 16 - October 31
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. November 1 - December 31 (Closed November 24 and December 23,24,25)

Admission to the Park includes Elizabeth II sailing vessel, the Settlement Site, the Roanoke Adventure Museum, The Legend of Two Path film, the History Garden, daily scheduled programs and more. There is no admission ticket purchase necessary to enjoy shopping for treasures in The Museum Store, viewing the exhibits in the Roanoke Island Festival Park Art Gallery, hunting for fossils in the Fossil Pit, walking along the soundside boardwalks, or relaxing or picnicking on the grounds.

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This place is a great way to while away an afternoon. The Christmas Shop is chock full of beautiful ornaments and decorations, many of them quite unusual in my opinion. If you are looking for themed ornaments for your tree this is the place to go. It's dark and very sparkly inside...great fun for kids of all ages.

The Christmas Shop is attached to the Island Gallery. There you'll find a most lovely collection from local artists. Last time I visited there had been a nice selection of jewelry added too.

Both these places have always been favorites of mine. I hope you enjoy them too.

I don't know... There's just something about the water and the wind and the combination of the two that allows travel to become possible! I would love to spend a day on one of these... Care to come along?

I wish I could have been aboard this beauty! How gracefully she moved with the wind billowing her sails and the sound of the water against her bow... No wonder ships are always referred to as ladies!

If your feet feel more at home on solid ground, then maybe some horseshoes would help keep you grounded! Be careful, though... I think they may scuff your hardwood floors.

Ok, horseshoes are for horses, silly! You can see how these and many tools and essential items were created and repaired here... Don't get too close because this is hot, hard work!

For all of you landlubbers, come get a feel for the sea at the Maritime Museum! There are exhibits and articles from the hundreds of years of maritime history that has been such a large part of the area and its rich heritage...

Many covered and shaded walkways lead you to many interesting and quaint shops and points of interest. If Antiques are your thing, there are several shops that feature Early American, nautical, and Civil War era items. Browse your Buns Off!

Mainstreet & Downtown Manteo reminds you of a sleepy Southern town that could be anywhere in 10 or 12 different states. As previously mentioned, you would be hard pressed to imagine the Atlantic Ocean only 10 miles away!