2026 Buxton Educational Activities Guide

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Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

PELICAN COVE

Overview A popular home design filled with classic decor that has a coastal design, this oceanside vacation retreat is located in the sought after community of Duck Landing. Situated close to the heart of Duck, Pelican Cove offers...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

Harper HC-05

Enjoy the sounds of the ocean on the large covered front porch at this semi-oceanfront cottage. Many areas on the main level feature juniper walls, while a sky light and large windows facing the ocean give the living area a bright and airy feeling...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

7766 - Striper

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Escape to the peaceful shores of Buxton and make yourself at home at Striper, a charming oceanside retreat perfect for...

  • Buxton
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Scrimgeour 216-A

Discover awe-inspiring ocean views and captivating sunrise panoramas at Scrimgeour, a charming Outer Banks cottage ideally situated just across the street from the pristine shores of Kitty Hawk. This timeless retreat beckons your family to indulge...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Bayberry Dunes

Extensive decking, hot tub, ocean views and only 90 yards to the beach make Bayberry Dunes the perfect choice for that small family vacation you've been longing for. So come on in, relax and leave worrying to people who aren't lucky enough to be at...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Rise n' Shine

OCEANFRONT Waves — Lee O'Neal Ln. — New for 2026! — As you awake in RISE N' SHINE, the first sensation is the rhythmic lull of the ocean, followed by the glow of the sun cresting the horizon. Consider it a transformative start to your day...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

109 | Cap Star

Cap Star is a spacious Oceanfront home located in popular Nags Head with features that include your own Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and private boardwalk to the beach with dune top deck. Your family is sure to enjoy the top level living area...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

Haulover Day Use Area (Canadian Hole)

Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks, where windsurfing and water...