2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

Kill Devil Thrill 355

You’ll be able to kick off your shoes, unwind, and breathe in a heavy dose of the crisp salt ocean air with the nostalgia of a classic Outer Banks oceanfront property at Kill Devil Thrill. With stunning sunrises and sunsets right outside your back...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
7/5 - 7/12
$-1,001  $-1
$1,000 off
8/2 - 8/9
$3,308  $4,308
$1,000 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,292  $3,292
$1,000 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,121  $3,121
$1,000 off
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...

Duck Duck Newf

Nestled in Duck's cherished Tuckahoe community, Duck Duck Newf welcomes you and your four legged family member. Wander to the beach for sun-soaked days, cool off in the community pool, play tennis on the community courts or slip away to the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

SALTY SUMMERS

Overview Carefree days are ahead at Salty Summers, an 8-bedroom oceanside estate just a few lots from the beach in Ocean Hill. This home features professional decor, custom touches throughout, an elevator, a home theater room, rec room...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

DUCKINGHAM PALACE

Overview Prepare your family for a relaxing vacation when you reserve Duckingham Palace, an oceanside retreat situated in the heart of popular Sea Pines community in Duck. The thoughtful floor plan features six bedroom suites...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

CARIBBEAN PARADISE

Overview Elevate your vacation to new heights at Caribbean Paradise, a reunion-ready 16-bedroom Kill Devil Hills home designed to maximize ocean views and provide host of popular amenities for guests. Whether you're watching the sun rise over...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 17 Bathrooms
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

183 | Coastal Haven

Coastal Haven is a terrific oceanside home that provides your family with all the extras that make for a great vacation experience. The beach is located within walking distance to public beach access 300 yards to the south. There are ample decks...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
6/13 - 6/19
$5,695  $6,195
$500 off
6/27 - 7/3
$6,595  $7,195
$600 off
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Sign of the Fish

Located in Frisco| 7 Bedrooms | 4 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathWelcome you to the idyllic vacation abode of your dreams, located amidst the pristine shores of Hatteras Island. Sign of the Fish, located in the heart of Frisco, offers impressive...

  • Frisco
  • 7 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...