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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Off US 64/264, Manteo, NC 27954
252-473-5772
Ranked #10 of 11 attractions in Manteo
3.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: National Parks, Historic Sites, Gardens, History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: Historic museum that tells the story of the 16th-century Roanoke Island colonists.
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Palmyra, Virginia, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

I really enjoyed the short documentary film about Sir Walter Raleigh, John White, Virginia Dare and the Lost Colony. Even though I grew up in Virginia, I did not remember this part of history, at all. There are a lot of displays and the park employees are very helpful. Be sure to also tour the Elizabethan Gardens and take a... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

This National Park is automatically somewhat limited because the early 1564 settlement was "lost" ...there are not even any significant number of found artifacts. The brief film is very helpful in setting a context for the lack of visual historical material. There is no entrance fee for the national park area.There is however copies of the paintings originally done by... More

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Greenville, North Carolina, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
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thier is nothing here interesting..a amphitheater a dock and some sand the facts were all nestled into the woods and looked -off trail it was one big boring circle thought their would have been more for this lost colony. More

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Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

The visitors center was very nice and the staff very friendly. The short video they show ended up being the high point. I expected a bit more. The Fort really is just a patch of grass with a flag in the center. There are some nice paths to walk on, but that's it. Maybe during the summer when the Lost... More

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San Francisco Bay Area
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
108 helpful votes 108 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

The displays are limited since the artifacts they have dug up are limited to a few cases. But if you are in the area, is it a worthwhile stop to get the entire picture, including all the different theories of what could have happened to those 118 people who disappeared, without a trace. There is a good 17 minute video... More

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Omaha, Nebraska
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

There is a small visitor center with some nice displays. Other than the restored earthworks there isn't much else to see along the short trail that goes through the grounds. More

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Bedford, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

if you want to know where and how the first settlers lived this is a must place to More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 6, 2011

Would of stayed and enjoyed but we came to the conclusion the settlers didn't disappear, the mosquitos ate them alive! More

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011
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Yes, there's not much to see here beyond the ruins of the original earthen works fort, but if you are into early American history. you will enjoy visiting this National Park. The video was well done and left the viewer wanting to learn even more about the lost colony - where DID they go?. We found the rangers to be... More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011
1
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We had a good visit to the historic site. We viewed a 17 minute movie showing the history of what they think happened. We then stolled in the woods to see the site. As many have said, there isn't much to see after 400+ years but it is historic. If you are interested in history, then I would recommend it.... More

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