- The list below includes 68 free or cheap things to do in or near Manteo, North Carolina, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Visitor Centers, Fishing and Lighthouses.
- From Elizabethan Gardens to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manteo and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Kitty Hawk and Duck.
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6504 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC 27959
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Go-karting fans visiting the Outer Banks get their karting fix at Full Throttle Speedway in Nags Head. The Speedway has two courses: an oval track for single karts and a figure 8 track that accommodates single- and double-occupancy karts.
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The isolated Nags Head-based Bodie Island lighthouse was open in 1872, and today is located on the National Seashore, along with Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Ocracoke Island Lighthouse. One of the two lighthouses you can climb, self-guided tours are available April through Columbus Day. Bodie is a 10-story clim…
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Visitors can enjoy miniature golf on 2 dinosaur themed 18 hole courses at Jurassic Putt. The mini golf venue features par 2 holes and offers views of Manteo and the Roanoke Sound.
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With two tracks to choose from, Nags Head Raceway offers visitors a competitive go-kart racing experience. In addition to go-kart racing, visitors can participate in bumper cars or play a game at the arcade area.
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Spend the day on Jennette's Pier to enjoy its wide, public beaches, pier aquariums, and fishing. You'll find catches like mahi mahi, bluefish, king mackerel, puffers, trout, pompano, flounder and other species, with bait, license and rod rentals availabe.
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2420 South Croatan Hwy, Milepost 10.5, Nags Head, NC 27959
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Suitable for groups and private parties, Gearworks Laser Tag & Family Amusement Center features laser tag along with arcade games and air hockey tables. The center provides inflatable structures for younger children, scoreboards for observers and a snack bar.
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Specializing in the repurposing of household items, Seagreen Gallery features many interesting art pieces. Housed in an old department store, the artists have taken soda tabs to create jewelry, and beach glass to craft stained glass mirrors and the like.
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The Outer Banks beach dunes are a draw for outdoor lovers, and Jockey's Ridge State Park features the tallest sand dune on the Atlantic coastline. Facing Roanoke Sound, the 426-acre dune-filled park is popular for flying kites and watching fabulous sunsets. Hang-gliding and sandboarding are permitted, although …
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Oregon Inlet Fishing Center Inc has everything for guests to have an enjoyable fishing trip. The charter boat company provides the boat and many items for purchase such as tackle, food, camping gear, etc.
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Nags Head Fishing Pier is a fishing pier and seafood restaurant. The pier is suitable for walking, sightseeing, and of course, fishing. The restaurant serves several fresh seafood dishes and offers a you catch them, we cook them' service.