2025 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

ANCHORED INN

This Oceanside home in the town of Corolla, has all you need for a memorable family vacation, and more! Anchored Inn is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath Outer Banks Vacation Rental and is well equipped for your perfect beach getaway! This home offers a private...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Island Fantasy

SOUNDSIDE Salvo - Sand Dollar Ct. - Start your ISLAND FANTASY soaking in the rays by your shining private swimming pool and sizable 8-person hot tub with convenient cabana bath. Step inside and savor the game room with pool table and wet bar with...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Vacasa Outer Banks

With over 800 vacation rentals and all your wish-list amenities, Vacasa has vacation rentals for every group and budget. Browse all rentals, including pet-friendly homes, homes with pools, and oceanfront rentals. Our local team is dedicated to...

Ocean Song #3-CA

Come enjoy the beautiful Outer Banks before the summer rush at 15% off reduced May 2025 rates! The waves beat to a perfect rhythm for your vacation on the Outer Banks of North Carolina at the spacious and beautiful Ocean Song, situated on the...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
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...

AV123 Grand Banks 123

Welcome to Grand Banks #123! Located just steps across the street from a boardwalk to the beach, this four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath beach home offers spectacular ocean views, spacious rooms, and a large great room perfect for entertaining your...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
SugarLand

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...

260 | An Aqua View

Early Check-In Every Week at 1:00PM! This wonderful, Dog Friendly, Oceanfront home has fabulous Ocean Views, beautiful décor, along with many custom touches that are sure to be a hit with your family. This is an extraordinary home, w/lots of...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

5460 - Virginia Dare

BEACH GEAR INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2024: New Flooring in all Bedrooms, New Level 2 Bathroom, New Hot Tub. Expansive terraces that overlook the blue Atlantic...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

CB31 - Shore Slackers Whelkome

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Pet friendly, luxe, and in the middle of it all lies Shore Slackers Whelkome! This 4 bedroom 3 bathroom Villas at Corolla Bay home features luxurious...

  • Corolla
  • 4 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...