Pictures of Manteo, North Carolina

The Manteo Picture Collection

North Carolina's True Mayberry and home to film star Andy Griffith

In 1900, the thriving Roanoke Island village of Manteo had about 100 commercial businesses along its busy waterfront. By 1979 that number had fallen to 14 and the village was on the verge of collapse.
In 1982, the North Carolina State design school responded to an invitation by some of Manteo’s concerned residents to come up with a plan to revitalize the small village. Students from the school interviewed residents to find out what villagers wanted the town to look like and become in twenty years. This effort developed into a twenty year plan that included a boardwalk, performing arts center, marina and a $10 million building complex that included a small English style Inn with apartment's and-condos above the shopping area. A 16th-century replica ship similar to the one that brought the first colonists to Roanoke Island was included in the plans as well as a maritime museum. Even as the plan was being conceived, the number of small businesses remaining in Manteo continued to fall, reaching low ebb of only 7 by 1982.

However, as the twenty year plan took hold, the village of Manteo began transforming into a thriving progressive village. Today, a half-mile long tourist-filled boardwalk anchors the historic village to Shallow Bag Bay. Numerous shops line its busy sailboat-filled marina and a small replica lighthouse lights the way into its active harbor.
In the arts, outdoor concerts are held in the village on the grounds of Roanoke Island Festival Park. Concerts usually feature a wide variety of entertainment ranging from classical, country and western to Hard Rock. It’s not uncommon to see Manteo residents resting on blankets at these concerts on warm summer evenings drinking wine and eating fine cheeses as they enjoy the open air music.

Downeast Rover leaving its berth. The Elizabeth II at right resting in its berth. The ship is a replica of the type of ship
that brought the first English visitors to Roanoke Island during the 16th. century. Manteo is its home port.r jarrell

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The Manteo Picture Collection

North Carolina's True Mayberry and home to film star Andy Griffith
Decorative Fountain in an Elizabethan-Style Garden in Manteo Photographic Print Buy at AllPosters.com Framed Mounted Moon and Stars Photographic Print Lane, Dennis Buy at AllPosters.com	In 1900, the thriving Roanoke Island village of Manteo had about 100 commercial businesses along its busy waterfront. By 1979 that number had fallen to 14 and the village was on the verge of collapse. In 1982, the North Carolina State design school responded to an invitation by some of Manteo’s concerned residents to come up with a plan to revitalize the small village. Students from the school interviewed residents to find out what villagers wanted the town to look like and become in twenty years. This effort developed into a twenty year plan that included a boardwalk, performing arts center, marina and a $10 million building complex that included a small English style Inn with apartment's and-condos above the shopping area. A 16th-century replica ship similar to the one that brought the first colonists to Roanoke Island was included in the plans as well as a maritime museum. Even as the plan was being conceived, the number of small businesses remaining in Manteo continued to fall, reaching low ebb of only 7 by 1982.	Outer Banks from Space ©Spaceshots Art Print Buy at AllPosters.com Bahama Breeze Art Print Stoecklein, David... Buy at AllPosters.com
	However, as the twenty year plan took hold, the village of Manteo began transforming into a thriving progressive village. Today, a half-mile long tourist-filled boardwalk anchors the historic village to Shallow Bag Bay. Numerous shops line its busy sailboat-filled marina and a small replica lighthouse lights the way into its active harbor. In the arts, outdoor concerts are held in the village on the grounds of Roanoke Island Festival Park. Concerts usually feature a wide variety of entertainment ranging from classical, country and western to Hard Rock. It’s not uncommon to see Manteo residents resting on blankets at these concerts on warm summer evenings drinking wine and eating fine cheeses as they enjoy the open air music.

Looking west along Queen Elizabeth St. in downtown Manteo on May 12, 2007. Notice Courthouse on the left behind clock. r jarrell

Same view as above about 1931. Notice Courthouse on left. Outer Banks History Center

Looking east on Queen Elizabeth St. in downtown Manteo on May 12, 2007. r jarrell

Looking east in 1937 from a similar location. Outer Banks History Center


View of the Full Moon Cafe showing European style apartments above shops. r jarrell

Diners taking advantage of the warm weather at the Full Moon Cafe

Looking west with town's historic courthouse on the left. Poor Richards is a landmark in Manteo. r jarrell

Visitors must walk by these Gargoyle held lamps to purchase coffee at the Coffee House. r jarrell

Tera on the right and her girlfriends came to Manteo for a weekend getaway to explore Manteo's secrets. r jarrell

Richard Lee in the blue t-shirt lives in Wanchese. He came to Manteo Saturday to enjoy a warm afternoon socializing with friends in Manteo.r jarrell

Hidden view of the Pioneer Theater. Bring a large container for popcorn.

Romance beckons visitors to the Tranquil House Inn. The Inn occupies a strategic location in the heart of downtown Manteo................ r jarrell

Marker honoring Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America is located in front of the Tranquil House Inn. r jarrell

Bed and Breakfast only blocks from the waterfront. r jarrell

Out of the way Green Dolphin Pub is an excellent place to meet the locals. r jarrell

Old Dare County Courthouse is a historic landmark. All official court business a has been moved to a new Justice Center.r jarrell

Busy waterfront at Shallow Bag Bay. r jarrell

Tourists preparing for an afternoon cruise through historic Roanoke Sound. r jarrell

Downeast Rover leaving its berth. The Elizabeth II at right resting in its berth. The ship is a replica of the type of ship that brought the first English visitors to Roanoke Island during the 16th. century. Manteo is its home port.r jarrell

Queen Elizabeth II at anchor.


Clear Sailing in Roanoke Sound

American Revolution Bicentennial Park

Roanoke Island Marshes Light House at the east end of town.r jarrell

Manteo is famous for its support of the arts.

Aug. 13, 2005 Joan Jett Concert at Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo NC.
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