roanoke island festival park roanoke island
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roanoke island festival park roanoke island
R OANOKE I SLAND F ESTIVAL P ARK SU G G E S T E D G RO U P T O U R I T I N E R A RY Start your tour at one of the largest attractions on the Outer Banks - just 5 miles from Nags Head. This vibrant educational, history and cultural arts complex is a lively center of activity daily from March - December 31 - 9a.m. to 5p.m. and includes several educational venues. Group rates (10 or more) are $3.75 students and $6.00 adults (2 complimentary tickets per bus). Prices as of Dec 30, 2010. The centerpiece of the 25-acre island park, across from the Manteo NC waterfront, is the Elizabeth II, a representation of one of the seven English ships from the Roanoke Voyage of 1585. Climb aboard and help set the sails, plot your course and swab the decks! The American Indian Town features opportunities for guests to learn about the vital and vibrant culture, heritage, and traditions of the American Indians in our region. It includes a wide variety of true-toscale structures, role-play environments, and places to explore, plant, dance, build and play. Live the life of a 16th century settler in the Settlement Site. Step into the lives of these soldiers and sailors by practicing traditional woodworking, playing Elizabethan era games, and watching the blacksmith fashion his 16th century wares. There is also opportunity to look through the settlement’s tents and supplies and try on armor like a real 16th century English soldier or try a straw and feather bed. Travel through over four hundred years of history while exploring the Roanoke Adventure Museum. In this interactive museum, guests will experience the history of Roanoke Island and the Outer Banks, beginning with the time of the Roanoke Voyages. It’s an up close and hands on glimpse into the region’s vibrant past, allowing visitors to see, hear, and feel the journey of historyfrom boat building to shipwrecks; from pirates to lighthouse keepers; from the Lost Colony to the Freedmen’s Colony; from the Civil War to the early 1900’s. The Legend of Two-Path film recounts the Roanoke story from a different perspective that of the American Indians living here with the English first arrived. Art and creativity is also a focal point at Roanoke Island Festival Park. In the Art Gallery, artists of all different types have the opportunity to showcase their work in art shows. Past art shows have featured fiber, clay, wood, metal, paint, pencil, pastel, photography, stone, mixed media, and much more. Additional programming includes the Roanoke Island Festival Park Performance Series. Some of North Carolina’s best young talent performs offering year round music, dance, drama, opera and children shows for the community and visitors to enjoy. Visit our Web site at roanokeisland.com for current schedules. Experience the serene nature surrounding the park while strolling on the Boardwalk. Skirting one side of the park, the gentle walk promises a world of vibrant green flora and water views. A Picnic Area is available and a Fossil Pit. Every explorer needs a treasure to take home. After making discoveries throughout the park, be sure to stop by the Museum Store for a unique treasure of your adventures. roanokeisland.com • (252) 475-1500 Group Tour Specialist - Gilda Bowser-Ford Ext 253 [email protected] R OANOKE I SLAND F ESTIVAL P ARK R E S TAU R A N T I N F O R M AT I O N ROANOKE ISLAND Big Al’s Soda Fountain and Grill (252) 473-5570 Hatchell’s (box only-Judy or Deb) 252-473-2977 Hungry Pelican (box only) (252) 473-9441 Poor Richard’s (box only) (252) 473-3333 Magnolia Grill (box only) (252) 475- 9787 Full Moon Café (box only) (252) 473-6666 GROUP TOUR I N S T RU C T I O N S NAGS HEAD Basnight’s Lone Cedar (252) 441- 5405 Kentucky Fried Chicken (252) 441-3028 Plan to arrive 15 minutes early - If you have scheduled a guided Dunes Restaurant (252) 441-1600 Kelly’s (252) 441-4116 tour, the time you schedule with us is when your tour begins, not the arrival time. Upon arrival, the bus should stop at the entrance to KILL DEVIL HILLS the Visitor Center. A member of our educational staff will greet the Port O. Call Restaurant (252) 441-7484 group, if a guided tour, and direct the bus driver to our ample free Western Sizzlin (252) 441-4594 bus parking area. While the group is unloading, the tour leader should come inside of the Visitor Center with the confirmation letter. It is important that you contact us if your group is running ahead, ROANOKE ISLAND or behind schedule, in order that time adjustments can be made. Elizabethan Inn (252) 473-2101 We want you to have the best experience possible. Duke of Dare Motor Lodge (252) 473-2175 Dividing your group into smaller groups - If your group is over Dare Haven Motel (252) 473-2322 50 people, it will be necessary to divide into smaller groups, prior to arrival. For student tours, we suggest 1 chaperone per 10 students. NAGS HEAD • KILL DEVIL HILLS • KITTY HAWK Comfort Inn South (252) 441-6315 Wear appropriate clothing - much of your tour will be outside Comfort Inn North (252) 441-6333 and involves gentle walking. We suggest comfortable shoes and Quality Inn John Yancy (252) 441-7141 clothing appropriate to the season. Ramada Plaza (252) 441-2151 Picnic lunches are welcomed - our vast lawn, or picnic tables, Best Western Ocean Reef (252) 441-1611 Day Inn Mariner (252) 441-2021 make a perfect venue. Days Inn Oceanfront (252) 441-7211 Allow approximately 31/2 to 4 hours to complete your tour, Holiday Inn Express (252) 261-4888 which may include the following venues. Hilton Garden Inn (252) 261-1290 1. The Elizabeth II , representative 16th century sailing ship 30 minutes 2. American Indian Town - 30 minutes 3. Settlement Site - 30 minutes 4. Roanoke Adventure Museum - 30 minutes 5. The Legend of Two-Path film - 55 minutes’ (optional) 6. Fossil Search and Museum Store - 30 minutes A C C O M O DAT I O N S roanokeisland.com • (252) 475-1500 Group Tour Specialist - Gilda Bowser-Ford Ext 253 [email protected]