2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

AMERICAN WAVES

Five king suites, each with a private bath and Atlantic views, anchor AMERICAN WAVES, an oceanfront Corolla escape from Carolina Designs. Add a 36 by 18 private pool with free pool heat, a hot tub, and a rec room, and this seven-bedroom home in...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Cutty Sark

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomAppreciate the convenience and fun of this Oceanfront vacation home. Packed with amenities for the whole family with a private pool, pool table and more! Wake up in the morning to...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

K6104 Feeling Tip Sea at Carolina Shores

Welcome to Feeling Tip Sea by KEES Vacations! LIMITED TIME ONLY: Feeling Tip Sea is offering FREE pet stays! Full of modern style, amenities, and amazing proximity to the ocean, you will fall in love with Feeling Tip Sea! Here is where you can...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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...

180 | Peters' Cottage

This fantastic Nags Head Oceanfront home is spacious (4,800 sq. ft.) and very well equipped to ensure a great time on the Outer Banks. Situated in the Nags Head Historic District, this home provides a peaceful location, a wide, uncrowded Beach that...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Beach Music EE-100

Escape to Beach Music, your perfect coastal retreat in the heart of Nags Head! This charming vacation home offers beautiful horizon views of the ocean and is conveniently located just 1,000 feet from the sandy shores. Enjoy easy access to the beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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...

De-Duck-Tible

Your family will love this Oceanside Outer Banks home. De-Duck-Tible is one of the unique homes that offer you views of the sunset and sunrise from your own deck;  it boasts both ocean (just 300 yards away) and sound views. The sun setting over the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

SUNSET VIEWS

A spectacular vacation home – over 3,500 square feet! “Sunset Views” is situated in a private cul-de-sac with sound views from every level. Tons of windows, decking and light allow you to watch the sunset on the sound. You will create...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14

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...