2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Family Tradition

You'll want to make 'Family Tradition' your family's Outer Banks tradition for years to come... The open floor plan offers plenty of room for your entire family. The upper level floor features a large great room with flat screen TV and gas...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



5785 - Southern Comfort I

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! This beautifully decorated and well-maintained home, with great ocean views, promises to make many fond memories...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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...

271 | High Cotton

The Southern Charm and beachy décor immediately transport you into beach-living mode here at High Cotton! This Beautifully Decorated Oceanfront home boasts Fantastic Ocean Views, a Private Swimming Pool & Hot Tub & is sure to provide you a...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions...

Tide's a Wastin'

One-of-a-Kind Oceanfront FootprintTide’s a Wastin’ stands out with one of the widest oceanfront lots in the area—100 feet across—offering rare panoramic views from nearly every angle of the home. Originally two individual cottages, the...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 21
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

267 | Timeless Treasures

Enjoy your family vacation at this comfortable Nags Head home that is located on a quiet street w/Direct Beach Access. This is the 3rd house back from the Ocean & is Only 50 Yards from the Beach. From lovely furnishings to great amenities, this...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

Casa Corolla

Casa Corolla offers the perfect blend of relaxation, recreation, and resort-style amenities in the quiet Magnolia Bay neighborhood of The Currituck Club, one of Corolla's premier gated communities. Whether you're planning a family beach vacation...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Sundaze 75-M

Sundaze is the perfect beach cottage away from home during your Corolla beach vacation. This home offers ample amenities that will make your family's stay comfortable and fun! Splash around in the lighted 11x28 private pool, unwind in the 7-person...

  • Corolla
  • 5 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...