Our Community

Manteo was founded in 1899 and is considered by many to be the cultural, commercial, and governmental center of Dare County. Approximately 6,000 people live in the Manteo, North Carolina vicinity. Manteo boasts a restored waterfront and the nearby Roanoke Island Festival Park, which hosts numerous activities and cultural events. Helpful Manteo Web sites include the Town Of Manteo and the Dare County Visitor's Bureau, both of which feature attractions and events in the Manteo vicinity. Interesting areas to visit include the the outdoor drama, Lost Colony, a well-known and popular outdoor drama and the Elizabethan Gardens, which are also on the island. Roanoke Island, The Fort Raleigh Historical Sites and The Elizabeth II Sailing Vessel provide historical and educational enrichment.