2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

K0410 The Grand Haven at Devonshire Plac...

Welcome to the Grand Haven at Devonshire Place by KEES Vacations! As you drive into the Devonshire Place neighborhood, part of the Bermuda Bay community, you may wonder if you took a wrong turn somewhere and have ended up on a Caribbean Island. The...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Sound Decision 241

Aptly named Sound Decision, that’s just what you will be making when you reserve this four-bedroom, three-bath, pet-friendly, sound view stunner hidden away on Kitty Hawk Bay! Incredible features include a hot tub, a large boat dock with community...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

097 | Helios Cottage

Helios Cottage is a terrific family beach home offering warm and inviting décor that will make you feel right at home. Nicely decorated and lovingly cared for, this one-level home provides all livings spaces on the first level with no steps to...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
8/8 - 8/14
$2,995  $3,295
$300 off
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

The Strandhaus

Upgrades for 2025 include a fenced back yard and an additional patio. Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomJust a 6-min. walk to the beach - closer than most oceanside homes, this cavernous OBX getaway is designed for...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
9/5 - 9/12
$4,475  $5,265
$790 off
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

Papa Duck 115-F

Papa Duck is a spacious 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath oceanside retreat located in the desirable Duck Ridge Shores community in Duck. Enjoy beautiful sunset views from every deck, along with a private 16x20 pool, a 5-person hot tub, an elevator that accesses...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

5470 - Little Outlaw Cottage

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the heart of Nags Head, welcome to Little Outlaw! Check into this quaint historic cottage & revisit the glory days of Old Nags...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Carotank Clubhouse

This clean, cozy, and creative house is loaded with personality. The lot is on an unpaved road with no cross-streets, just 600 ft to beach access and is nestled in the woods. Only two blocks from the lighthouse, historic Whalehead Club, NC Wildlife...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
8/11 - 8/18
$5,628  $6,633
$1,005 off
8/22 - 8/29
$5,040  $5,655
$615 off
9/6 - 9/13
$4,445  $4,700
$255 off
9/6 - 9/13
$4,144  $4,389
$245 off

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...