2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

K0431 Sun N Sand 3 Bedroom Home at Devon...

Welcome to Sun N' Sand by KEES Vacations! Nestled sound side in the Devonshire Place neighborhood, part of the Bermuda Bay community, in Kill Devil Hills, you'll find this bright and cheerful home waiting for you. Exclusive amenities are at your...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Solace by the Sea

OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Breathe in the ocean air. Exhale. Peaceful moments like this are as countless as the horizon at SOLACE BY THE SEA, a six-bedroom/five-full and one-half-bath home perched close to the water’s edge. Just as...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Brightwaters

Located in Rodanthe | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomWelcome to Brightwaters, your coastal getaway just 4 tons from the ocean. This gorgeous 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is the ideal spot to relax and soak in the beach vibes. It's just...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

DEBITS AND CREDITS

“Debits and Credits” is coastal bliss nestled in the heart of Southern Shores! This 6-bedroom, semi-oceanfront vacation rental home offers the perfect blend of relaxation, entertainment and coastal charm. With its spacious layout, amenities, and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
10/31 - 11/7
$2,810  $3,241
$431 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,660  $3,241
$581 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,763  $3,241
$478 off
11/28 - 12/5
$2,971  $3,241
$270 off
12/5 - 12/12
$2,867  $3,241
$374 off
12/12 - 12/19
$3,012  $3,241
$229 off
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

Calypso's Dream (North)

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.The homeowner is offering a 3% discount to past guests of Outer Banks Blue. To receive this offer, you must call our reservations team at (252...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Summer Breeze

Feel the Summer Breeze at this 3 Bedroom Oceanfront Golden Strand condo in Kill Devil Hills.  Beautifully furnished, the condo offers a spacious 3 bedroom,  2 bathroom floor plan just right for a comfortable beach vacation.   Features include...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

6060 - Sea Quench

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Flooring and fixture upgrades planned for 2026. Let this bright and beachy home Quench your thirst for everything the OBX has to offer. Sea...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

The Museum of the Sea in Buxton, North Carolina, is a delightful treasure trove for those fascinated by maritime history and culture. This charming museum offers visitors an engaging glimpse into the rich heritage of the coastal region, showcasing...