VACATION AND TRAVEL
is an interactive family attraction that celebrates the first English settlement in America. The centerpiece of the 25-acre island park, across from the Manteo, NC waterfront, is the Elizabeth II, a representation of one of the seven English ships from the Roanoke Voyage of 1585.
Visit the Settlement Site while you are there, and try straw and feather beds, woodworking, and games. See the blacksmith fashion his 16th-century wares. Explore 400 years of history in the Adventure Museum, and discover Algonquin culture in American Indian Town. The Town features opportunities for guests to learn about the vital and vibrant heritage and traditions of the American Indians in our region. Enjoy the Fossil Pit, the Museum Store, Outer Banks History Center, and the marsh-side boardwalks that surround the site. Summer concerts can be heard in the Outdoor Pavilion. See the website for the schedule and all admission fees, plus while you are in the area see the Bodie Island Lighthouse and the majestic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, which stands at 208 feet, the tallest in the United States, plus 3 other lighthouses to see in this area of the Outer Banks.
This next attraction sounds like a great time after all your daytime activities. You will see “The Lost Colony,” which is a 2-hour play that happens in June, July, and August every year in the evening hours. This is shown at the outdoor Historic Waterside Theatre at 1409 National Park Drive in the city of Manteo on Roanoke Island. If you are purchasing tickets on a Friday or Saturday night-join them early for the Native American Pre-Show Presentation!
The Lost Colony plays at the outdoor
Historic Waterside Theatre
Experiencing The Lost Colony has become a tradition for many. Come see epic battles and Indian dances. Experience the sorrow and heartbreak of tragedy and loss. Witness the pageantry of the Queen and her court and celebrate the birth of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America. There is music, laughter, romance, and dance. Over 120 actors, technicians, designers, and volunteers gather each spring to begin rehearsals to bring The Lost Colony to life for another summer season. First staged in 1937, The Lost Colony is the nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama. Purchase your tickets today to the 85th Anniversary of The Lost Colony! See the website to fully appreciate it!
Now, if you want great accommodations they have condos, oceanfront rentals, motels/hotels, campgrounds, RV parks, cottages, Bed & Breakfast, and Inns, etc. The restaurants there are top-notch with seafood, fine dining, BBQ, Mexican, Pizza, Italian, etc. There is also live entertainment there at different venues.
Lastly, there is so much to do there that cannot be recorded in this article. I will leave a link for a travel guide that