Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Amongst the shallow blue waters of the Outer Banks lies Fort Raleigh on Roanoke Island.
Photo: NPS Photo / NPS
About Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Amongst the shallow blue waters of the Outer Banks lies Fort Raleigh on Roanoke Island. Shaped by constant winds of change, Fort Raleigh has become a focal point of American history. From the first Algonquian-speaking people to the first English colonies, from formerly enslaved people starting anew to an inventor testing new radio technology, this island continues to be a place to forge new paths.
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Driving times from Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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Park Grounds
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
Weather on the Outer Banks varies seasonally and daily. Please check the National Weather Service at http://www.weather.gov/mhx/ for up-to-date weather forecast information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Bookstore and Park Store, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Shopping.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Fort Raleigh National Historic Site?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Wright Brothers National Memorial (24 min), Cape Hatteras National Seashore (1 h 8 min), Fort Monroe National Monument (2 h 7 min), Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park (2 h 9 min), Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (2 h 28 min), Colonial National Historical Park (2 h 30 min).