2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Duck Crossing

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Canalfront Condo in Pirate’s Cove Marina CommunityDuck Crossing is a beautifully decorated condo located in the gated Pirate’s Cove Resort—an...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Sea Swept Away

Let go and enjoy the vacation vibes at Sea Swept Away! This newly renovated, pet-friendly beach box is perfect for a small family or couple looking for a comfortable stay in a residential community. Located in Kill Devil Hills’ Lower Avalon...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

108 | The Sandy Flip-Flop

5/4/26: Great things have happened for the 2026 season! A Private Salt Water Swimming Pool (Heat Option Available) is now in place, the East Side Decks have been replaced, an Outdoor Luggage / Grocery Lift has been constructed, and Hot Tub has been...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Drift-A-Wave 585

Beaming views of the sunrise over the ocean and comfortable seaside living await you at Drift-A-Wave. Recently remodeled and located in South Nags Head at milepost 20.5, this three-bedroom, two bath beach bungalow combines classic Outer Banks beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

Sea View

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Sea View is oceanfront living at its finest! The name says it all and it will not disappoint! Enjoy unsurpassed panoramic ocean views from the bay of...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Lucky Fin

Lucky Fin is now pet-friendly and has a HOT TUB!   Lucky Fin is a beautifully designed open-concept home combining contemporary elegance with a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for your Outer Banks getaway. Conveniently located just three...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

No Problem

OCEANFRONT Avon — Nova Dr . — If clear ocean vistas rising above pristine natural dunes remind you that, for now, no problems need to exist, then the NO PROBLEM bungalow is where you want to be for your next beach hideaway. Pass the convenient...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

An Italian and American restaurant with a huge recreation room including pool tables. 

Lighthouse Horse Rides in Buxton offers horseback riding experiences on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Rides are suitable for ages 8 and up, and Lighthouse Horse Rides works hard to accommodate family members with disabilities. Ride opportunities...