Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Historical Sites
Sir Walter Raleigh's explorers and colonists attempted to found settlements here on the North end of Roanoke Island in 1585. It is home to the Waterside Theatre, where you'll find The Lost Colony, a symphonic outdoor drama. You'll also find a visitor's center, interpretive programs, bookstore, and nature trail.
Location
Off Hwy. 64/264, on the north end of Roanoke Island.
Hours
Open year-round. Closed Christmas Day.
Admission
Free
Services
Museum and film; interpretive tours may be available.
Facilities
Visitor Center and restrooms.
Contact Information
National Park Service
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-5772
Website
The Outer Banks of North Carolina
The Outer Banks of North Carolina® is a chain of barrier islands midway on the Atlantic Seaboard, 90 miles south of Norfolk, Virginia and 321 miles north of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. From Virginia, we're accessible by Highways 168 and 158 and in North Carolina by Highway 64. Surrounded by 900 square miles of water, we have the third largest estuary system in the world, wildlife refuges, maritime forests, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the highest sand dunes on the East Coast at Jockey's Ridge State Park.