Free & Cheap Things to Do in Manteo, NC

  • 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.
  • 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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33.6 Miles
83% 203 votes
Specialty Museums 1126 Schoolhouse Lane, Corolla, NC 27927 MoreLess Info
Managed by horse lovers, the Wild Horse Museum offers exhibits and displays dedicated to the protection and preservation of Wild Spanish Mustangs. Youth and interactive activities are also featured to enhance the experience.
34.4 Miles
94% 111 votes
Scenic Walks Corolla, NC MoreLess Info
Two miles of wildlife preserve land composes the Estuarine Nature Walk. The area is only accessible by foot or four wheel drive vehicles for birdwatching, wildlife studies, and light hiking.
34.5 Miles
94% 1345 votes
Lighthouses 1101 Corolla Village Road, Corolla, NC 27927 MoreLess Info
The beautiful red-brick Currituck Beach Light Station is located in Corolla Village, overlooking Currituck Sound. Providing panoramic view, climb its 220 steps, stopping at two landings and the base to view exhibits about the lighthouse. The lighthouse is open from April through November.
34.5 Miles
94% 162 votes
Beaches Corolla, NC MoreLess Info
Currituck Beach offers many miles of beach along the Atlantic Ocean. The beach is popular with surfers because the conditions often produce waves for novices and intermediate surfers, and the beach is also popular with anglers and those just looking for a beach hike.
38.8 Miles
100% 34 votes
Art Gallery 39774 NC 12 Hwy, Avon, NC 27915 MoreLess Info
Housed in Avon, Kinnakeet Clay Works is a studio and showroom featuring decorative pottery by artisan Antoinette Gaskins Mattingly. Along with observing the artist at work, visitors to this gallery can also make purchases.
39.5 Miles
96% 73 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 41008 NC Hwy 12, Avon, NC 27915 MoreLess Info
Studio 12 offers art classes for those older than four specializing in glass fusion, pottery, and tile mosaics. They also offer birthday parties, girl night out parties, and supplies that can be taken home to make crafts.
39.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Observatories & Planetariums Hoffler Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 MoreLess Info
The Elizabeth City State University Planetarium serves to increase awareness of the sciences in the community. The planetarium features a hemispherical dome and seating capacity of 60 for a variety of light and star shows and educational programming.
39.9 Miles
86% 7 votes
Fishing 41001 Nc 12 Highway, Avon, NC 27915 MoreLess Info
Avon Fishing Pier allows patrons to fish, walk or enjoy the view of the ocean from the pier. Avon offers all the fishing provisions patrons need including bait and tackle, ice coolers and cold beverages.
40.0 Miles
78% 169 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Avon, NC MoreLess Info
Located in Avon, North Carolina, the Avon Pier is a premier fishing destination for casual and competitive anglers. The pier offers beautiful views of the shoreline and Atlantic Ocean. Dining and shopping boutiques are available near the pier.
40.5 Miles
94% 97 votes
History Museums 501 South Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 MoreLess Info
Elizabeth City, North Carolina features the Museum of the Albemarle, a regional interpretive museum dedicated to the culture and history of the Albemarle region. The museum is particularly known for its Civil War exhibits.
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