Uncover the spooky history of the Outer Banks as you embark on a walking tour around downtown Manteo. Listen to tales about the Lost Colony and Blackbeard as you walk around stopping at landmarks including the Pioneer Theatre and Roanoke Lighthouse. Your guide also uses an EMF detector to search for spirits just like they do on paranormal TV shows.
Learn about one of the most haunted beaches in the US
A central meeting point makes for an easy start
Get an in-depth tour of downtown Manteo on foot
Listen to ghostly tales while you explore the area
What To Expect
Pioneer Theater
Hear the history and ghost stories of the historic Pioneer Theatre in Downtown Manteo. Andy Griffith hung his own marque for a showing of his movie A Face in the Crowd.
Hear accounts of ghostly activity of this historic theatre and have the chance to purchase concessions.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
We will spend some time on the dock of the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse to discuss the Legend of Theodosia Burr and the Graveyard of the Atlantic.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Roanoke Island Festival Park
We will walk past the Elizabethan II, a replica ship similar to the one that the Lost Colony of Roanoke voyaged on when coming to the new world.
• Admission Ticket Free
Roanoke Island
From the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, guests will get a beautiful view of the Roanoke Island Inn. We will discuss the history and legend of Roscoe Jones, former Postmaster of Manteo who is said to haunt the gorgeous inn.
• Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers
Include
Use of EMF detectors
Touristic Guide