North Carolina Aquarium

     The NC Aquarium in Roanoke is a really nice place to visit.  It is the perfect smaller aquarium with fun stuff to do for kids of all ages and a surprising amount to see.  It's also a place where you can go at your own pace.  If you want you can see stuff pretty quick and move on to the other cool things to do in Manteo.  You could go to the nearby Elizabethan Gardens, beware of mosquitoes, or go to the Festival Park.  We like to spend time in downtown Manteo, shopping, Eating, or checking out the boats in Shallowbag Bay. Any way, I can heartily recommend a trip to the NC Aquarium.  

Pirate Adventure

Last summer we took our 5 year old and our nephews and nieces to the Pirate Adventure in Manteo. The kids had a fabulous time. First, they dress them up like pirates, then its off to search for treasure. The staff was really good with the kids and I consider this a bargain at 20 bucks. In the course of their voyage they do battle with rival pirates and come home with a pocket full of loot.

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