There are 10 dog-friendly activities in Manteo. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Manteo.
Outer Banks Distilling
Outer Banks Distilling is the first legal distillery on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, making their mark by distilling small-batch rum from the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome inside this pet-friendly distillery, located in historic downtown Manteo. They offer Kill Devil Rum tastings and tours on site, where you can purchase your own bottle of our award-winning rum.
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Take your four-legged companion for a splash at the pet-friendly Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Manteo, NC. This recreation area allows leashed dogs on all beach areas except those stated as swimming beaches. Pups are also allowed on the grounds surrounding the Bodie Island Lighthouse, the boardwalk and the nature trail. Note that dogs are not permitted inside any buildings.
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Elizabethan Gardens
Leashed dogs can join their humans at the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo, NC. Tour the various beautiful gardens, relax with a picnic and enjoy the statues scattered throughout the property. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Only one dog per adult is permitted in the garden. First-time visitors with dogs must fill out paperwork and show proof of vaccinations.
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Outer Banks Aviation
Outer Banks Aviation is a pet-friendly tour company based in Manteo, NC. During your dog-friendly tour, you'll hear stories, legends and tidbits that only a local would know from high above the ground where the Wright Brothers first took flight. Small to medium-sized dogs are allowed on all charter flights for no extra fee.
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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site preserves England's initial New World settlements in Manteo, NC from 1584-1590. You can bring Fido along while you explore the historic area, which features a 1.25-mile dog-friendly trail through a maritime forest with views of the Croatan Sound. Then, loop back via a short 0.3-mile loop to a sandy shoreline, which features interpretive signs about local history and Algonquian practices.
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Kitty Hawk Kites
Kitty Hawk Kites is a dog-friendly outdoor activity store located in Manteo on Roanoke Island, North Carolina. These dog lovers welcome kite lovers to come and peruse the aisles of their eclectic store full of all things to get you high, in the sky that is. In addition to all the great outdoor goods, they also stock dog treats to keep Fido happy while you're inside.
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Manteo Historic Walking Tour
Take a evening stroll with Fido on the dog-friendly Manteo Historic Walking Tour in Manteo, NC. You'll see the beautiful historic waterfront of Old Manteo and explore 450+ years of living history. You'll hear stories of The Lost Colony, Pirates, The Underground Railroad, The Wright Brothers, and the modern ere from your tour guide, the retired Police Chief D'Ambra. The tour meets on the corner of Budleigh Street and Queen Elizabeth Avenue. Tickets are per person and tours run seasonally. Check their website for current schedule.
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Take Two Catamaran Tours
Take Two Catamaran Tours in Manteo, NC offers evening sunset tours for groups of up to six guests. This pet-friendly tour company invites Fido to join you out on the water for a catamaran cruise. You may even get to meet their full-time resident dog and cat, Rudder and Mango. Check their website for group tour details.
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US Ghost Adventures Outer Banks
You and Fido are invited to embark on an unforgettable nightly ghost tour with dog-friendly US Ghost Adventures, available year-round in Manteo, NC. Dive deep into the eerie history of the area with expert local guides on a 1-mile route leading you through the city’s most haunted and historic spots with your leashed pup.
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Sam & Winston
Sam & Winston is a small family-run business in Manteo, NC. The store's name is inspired by the owner's golden retriever, Sam, whose best friend is her grandson, Winston. Sheila, the owner, thinks that there is no better symbol of her simple, timeless ideals than a boy and his dog. Fido might bump into Sam while you look through the fine art, home and living items.
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Wright Brothers National Memorial
Bring your leashed pup to the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, NC, and see the site of the first successful airplane flights. While there, you can fly kites, visit the beginning and end locations of the first flight, see the reconstructed 1903 camp buildings and visit the Wright Brothers National Monument. The area is dog-friendly, but Fido must be leashed at all times and is not permitted inside any buildings.
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Bodie Island Light Station
Bodie Island Light Station in Nags Head is pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome to join their owners in the grounds of this historic lighthouse. Dogs are not allowed inside anymore, despite the lighthouse once being the stomping ground of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever named Chess who used to climb the tower every day with his owner, the last civilian-era keeper of the lighthouse.
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Swells'a Brewing Beer Company
Nestled in the Outer Banks, Swells'a Brewing Beer Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Fido is welcome both inside the taproom and on the outdoor decks. Bring your friends, grab a beer, and play some cornhole! They have a rotating menu of snacks and allow outside food. Also, be sure to stop in for Mutt Mondays each week.
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Nags Head Beach
Bring Fido to splash around in the water and roll around in the warm sand of the pet-friendly beach in Nags Head, NC. Year-round, owners are welcome to bring their furry friends for a day at the beach as long as they are restrained by a leash not exceeding 10 feet.
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Jockey's Ridge State Park
Jockey's Ridge State Park in Nags Head, NC, welcomes leashed dogs. Some trails will take you into multiple environments, including wetlands, sandy beaches and grassy dunes. While this pet-friendly park also allows dogs on the sand dunes, note that sand spurs are present (ouch!). The sand can also reach temperatures 30 degrees higher than the air temperature, so ensure that Fido's paws are protected and water is always available during hotter months.
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Beach 4x4 OBX NC
Beach 4x4 OBX NC is a pet-friendly jeep rental company in the Outer Banks at Kill Devil Hills, NC. Rent a vehicle and explore where most tourists can't around the towns of Carova Beach, Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and Manteo. Please refer to their website for rental policies.
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Mary's Paws Park
Mary’s Paws Park in Kill Devil Hills, NC, is a great off-leash spot for dogs to run, play and socialize. The park has three sections for large dogs, small pups, and senior or special needs dogs. Amenities include shade, water stations, agility obstacles, benches and a dog wash. Restrooms, walking paths, and a scenic pond are nearby. Owners should supervise their pets and clean up after them to keep the park clean and safe for everyone.
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Kitty Hawk Kites
The beach town Nags Head in North Carolina is home to the pet-friendly Kity Hawk Kites. These dog lovers welcome kite lovers to come and peruse the aisles of their eclectic store full of all things to get you high, in the sky that is. In addition to all the great outdoor goods, they also stock dog treats to keep Fido happy while you're inside.
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Kitty Hawk Kites
This pet-friendly Kitty Hawk Kites location in Nags Head, NC, is open seasonally to you and your pup. Dogs are welcome to join their owners while perusing the aisles of their eclectic store. In addition to all the great outdoor goods, they also stock dog treats to keep Fido happy while you're inside.
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Kitty Hawk Beach
Bring Fido to enjoy some fun in the sun at the pet-friendly public beaches in Kitty Hawk, NC! From the Friday before Memorial Day until the day after Labor Day, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, dogs are welcome on the beach on a leash no more than 6' long. At all other times during the year, dogs may be taken off the leash only if they will not disturb other people or on a leash retractable to 12' long. A leash must be with the owner at all times.
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