2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

Bayberry Dune

Located in Corolla / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsAppreciate the tranquility of the northern Outer Banks that is Swan Beach. It borders the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge to the north, the NC Estuarine Reasearch Reserve to the south, the Fish...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Pirate Queen

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Full BathroomsPirate Queen offers spectacular oceanfront vistas and is located at Mile Post 4 1/2. Nicely furnished and well equipped this comfortable bungalow is right on the beach, just go down the stairs from...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Happy Crab 444

Happy Crab is the perfect retreat for your Outer Banks family vacation, located a short walk (only 600 feet) from the beautiful beaches of Nags Head! The beach is just across the road via the semi-private beach access just south of the Surfside...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Brilliant De-duck-tion 158-A

Bright and airy with water views everywhere and magnificent sunsets. Conveniently located in the Colony by the Sea community. Cozy in off-season for an escape from your normal routine. Under the house is a sitting area that includes hammock loungers...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

SWEET CAROLINA

Sweet Carolina is an easy walk to the beach and is a few minutes to the sound. View gorgeous sunsets, fish or crab from the Port Trinite dock. Step out front to community tennis courts and two community pools, one of which is right on the sound. The...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
3/1 - 3/8
$2,083  $2,394
$311 off
3/8 - 3/15
$2,083  $2,394
$311 off
3/15 - 3/22
$2,083  $2,394
$311 off
3/22 - 3/29
$2,083  $2,394
$311 off
3/29 - 4/5
$2,411  $2,544
$133 off
4/19 - 4/26
$2,233  $2,544
$311 off
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

360 | Karma's A Beach

"Karma's A Beach" is an exceptional, coastal living inspired, Semi-Oceanfront home offering stunning Ocean Views, a great location to the Beach, and has a completely updated interior that will exceed expectations. Spacious and well-appointed, your...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla

Best Pizza in in Corolla since 1995! Cosmo’s Pizzeria has continued to be a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for over 15 years. Outdoor dining, full bar, and specialty menu (including gluten-free pizza) are a few of our many...

Sunning Your Bunns

Upgrades for 2025 supplied new back decks, painted and upgraded front decks, new dishwasher and 5 new intelligent TVs. Located in Southern Shores/ 7 Bedrooms/ 7 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsSpend time "Sunning Your Bunns" at the beach or by your...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...