Roanoke Island is full of history and heritage; you have to experience it to believe it. Roanoke Island is located west of Nags Head, North Carolina and reached by a series of short bridges that provide incredible views of the Roanoke Sound.

The first English colony called Roanoke Island home before their disappearance in 1587. The Lost Colony, the story of their arrival and mysterious disappearance, is the longest running outdoor drama in the country.

You have to experience the magic of Roanoke Island to believe it. Getting around this small, quaint island is a breeze. It's perfect for walking-they even offer a walking/bike trail that runs the length of the island. If you visit Roanoke Island on North Carolina's Outer Banks and water activities appeal to you, hop aboard one of the tour boats on the pristine Manteo Waterfront in Olde Towne Manteo.

The waterfront in downtown Manteo offers shops, restaurants, antiques, art galleries and a public boat ramp. It's easy to spend an entire day here! You can also visit the beautiful Elizabethan Gardens, North Carolina Aquarium and Roanoke Island Festival Park. Roanoke Island also has great communities are designed to enhance your vacation experience.

Roanoke Island is full of history and heritage; you have to experience it to believe it. Roanoke Island is located west of Nags Head, North Carolina and reached by a series of short bridges that provide incredible views of the Roanoke Sound.

The first English colony called Roanoke Island home before their disappearance in 1587. The Lost Colony, the story of their arrival and mysterious disappearance, is the longest running outdoor drama in the country.

You have to experience the magic of Roanoke Island to believe it. Getting around this small, quaint island is a breeze. It's perfect for walking-they even offer a walking/bike trail that runs the length of the island. If you visit Roanoke Island on North Carolina's Outer Banks and water activities appeal to you, hop aboard one of the tour boats on the pristine Manteo Waterfront in Olde Towne Manteo.

The waterfront in downtown Manteo offers shops, restaurants, antiques, art galleries and a public boat ramp. It's easy to spend an entire day here! You can also visit the beautiful Elizabethan Gardens, North Carolina Aquarium and Roanoke Island Festival Park. Roanoke Island also has great communities are designed to enhance your vacation experience.