Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
The location of Roanoke Colony, the earliest English colony in the modern United States, is preserved at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. The historic site is located along US Highway 64 on Roanoke Island, North Carolina, about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) north of Manteo. Exhibits covering the history of English voyages and colonies, the Roanoke Colony, the island's Civil War history, and the Freedmen's Colony may be found at the visitor center's museum.
The Elizabethan Gardens, operated by the Garden Club of North Carolina, were constructed as a tribute to the original colonists and as an example of a period garden inside the historic site. The grounds are more than 10 acres (4.0 hectares) in size and contain a Tudor gatehouse replica. The gardens have their own admission price.
On 10.5 acres of picturesque waterfront land, over 500 varieties of plants are skillfully cultivated. This lovely Outer Banks attraction was erected to commemorate Queen Elizabeth I in the mid-twentieth century. It's like stepping into a time machine when you enter the Elizabethan Gardens. The Renaissance sculptures buried throughout the garden, as well as the complex Elizabethan-style structures, will delight history fans and horticulturists alike. The garden is open every day of the year and hosts seasonal activities including educational tours in the summer and Christmas light displays in the winter. Because of its romantic ambiance and gorgeous vistas, the attraction is also a favorite Outer Banks wedding destination.
