2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

6100 - Red Snapper Inn

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Enjoy your next family reunion or business excursion at the "Red Snapper Inn". You will luxuriate in this oceanfront...

  • Nags Head
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

Morning Star WHL-95

Just a short walk to the beach, this semi-oceanfront home features great ocean views, with Adirondack seating for watching daily sunrises with your morning coffee over the water!The top level boasts vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light, as...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Fairlight

Upgraded Linens, Updated Kitchen Conveniences, and an Outdoor Gas Fire Pit!Located in Corolla / 7 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWith the Ocean at your doorstep, surrounded by sea oats and sounds of the surf, the magic of this home...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

The Carriage House II (Lower)

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Budget-minded guests that are looking for a unique experience will be amused and thankful for this unusually decorated and fantastically located...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Time to Paws & Reflect

Located in desirable Section E of Ocean Sands, this spacious Corolla retreat is just 260 yards to beach access and minutes from The Currituck Club golf course, with Harris Teeter conveniently right across the street. Designed with a reverse floor...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

5997 - H.M.S. Elizabeth

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Direct ocean access is less than a block away, so set your sails for adventure in this charming, comfortable home sporting a nautical theme. With...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

Hip Hip Hip Hooray

"Hip Hip Hip Hooray" is a 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom condo tucked away in a gated premier resort village with tons of activities for everyone in the family.  This condo is beautifully decorated featuring granite countertops and stainless steel...

  • Duck
  • 3 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...