"Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo" Top 5 Page for this destination Nags Head Off The Beaten Path Tip by grandmaR

First we saw a movie about the first few English ships that came to Roanoke Island and involved three native American's from three tribes - Manteo, Skyco and Wanchese. (Those are the three towns on the island.) The Elizabeth II was down in Wanchese having been hauled for repairs.

We walked around the reconstructed village, watched the blacksmith make a nail, and went out to the dock where the ship had been. The populace of the village tried to talk in Elizabethean English (one of them said that the 'k' that we normally leave silent was pronounced then, like k-not and k-now)

2005 Admission Prices
Adult $8 Student (6-17) $5
Child (5 & under) Free

Roanoke Island Festival Park Hours of Operation
* Roanoke Island Festival Park will be closed from January 1 - February 17 for annual ship and facility maintenance.*
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. February 18 - March 31
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 1 - June 15
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 16 - August 15
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. August 16 - October 31
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. November 1 - December 31 (Closed November 24 and December 23,24,25)

Admission to the Park includes Elizabeth II sailing vessel, the Settlement Site, the Roanoke Adventure Museum, The Legend of Two Path film, the History Garden, daily scheduled programs and more. There is no admission ticket purchase necessary to enjoy shopping for treasures in The Museum Store, viewing the exhibits in the Roanoke Island Festival Park Art Gallery, hunting for fossils in the Fossil Pit, walking along the soundside boardwalks, or relaxing or picnicking on the grounds.

Phone: (252) 475-1500 ext. 230