2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

7556 - Surf Shack

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Surf Shack, your vibrant and pet-friendly coastal oasis in the heart of Avon! This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom rental home invites you to...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

1544 - Tranquility

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Living Room furniture. Tranquility awaits you on the Outer Banks! Tranquility is a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath vacation rental home located...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

The Maple Leaf (formerly Wheelhouse) 137...

Located just 75 feet from the beach access, this home is the perfect rental for your Outer Banks beach vacation. Nestled among the live oaks in the private community of Sea Ridge, you’ll enjoy access to the community pool.Recent renovations...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Everybody Loves...Sand, Sun & Fun!

This thoughtfully designed home is perfect for your next Outer Banks vacation! From the Pac-Man Arcade Game, to the Shuffleboard, to the Private Pool, there is plenty of fun for all members of your family. The chef in the group will be thrilled with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Carolina Coastin'

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Isle Hills Dr. — Cruise into vacation mode at CAROLINA COASTIN’, a four-bedroom semi-oceanfront getaway in Waves just one lot back from the ocean. With the beach, local stores, eateries, and world-class watersports...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Coastal Breeze

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves — Lee O'Neal Ln. — Looking for a reason to exhale to drift your way? You’ll find it at COASTAL BREEZE, a brand new five-bedroom/four-full and two-half home that offers the ideal blend of casual elegance and effortless...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

AAH-de-DAH 463

Come and enjoy AHH-de-DAH! This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom cottage in Nags Head will steal your heart! With its classic Outer Banks vacation home feel, this will be a place your family can make memories that will last a lifetime. You will be ecstatic...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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...