2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Gone With The Wind

Welcome to Gone With The Wind, a classic Outer Banks beach retreat where relaxed coastal living meets comfort, space, and a peaceful setting. Tucked away on a quiet street and just 325 yards from the beach, this inviting home is perfect for families...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Over at Carova

Pool Heat Now Included at No Extra Charge! Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomAccessible by 4 x 4 car only, roughly 9.75 miles up the beach! Watch the wild horses wander and graze Over at Carova! Family memories will...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Turtle-ly Beachin'

Turtle-ly Beachin' – Walk to the Beach & Sound in the Heart of Kill Devil Hills Escape to Turtle-ly Beachin', a comfortable 3-bedroom, 3-bath vacation home perfectly located at Mile Post 6 in Kill Devil Hills. Just 150 yards (less than a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

412 | Sea's The Dream

This family friendly, well maintained, Oceanfront home offers Outstanding Ocean, Beach, & Sound Views, Uncrowded Beaches, & is within easy walking distance of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier & Fish Head Bar & Grill 300 Yards away. A...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
10/11 - 10/17
$2,795  $2,995
$200 off
10/18 - 10/24
$2,395  $2,495
$100 off
10/25 - 10/31
$2,395  $2,495
$100 off
11/1 - 11/7
$2,395  $2,495
$100 off
11/22 - 11/28
$2,895  $2,995
$100 off
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...

Adams View

Wake up to the sound of the waves at Adams View, a semi-oceanfront retreat just 15 yards from beach access in a quiet, kid-friendly cul-de-sac. With a thoughtful layout and easy beach access, this home is the perfect headquarters for your coastal...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

ATLANTIC OVERLOOK

ATLANTIC OVERLOOK pairs a private pool and hot tub with a rec room made for rainy days in Corolla. This 12-bedroom oceanfront home from Carolina Designs offers indoor and outdoor entertainment on every level, and an elevator reaches each floor...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 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...

SHIPSHAPE

Rising new above the Nags Head oceanfront for summer 2027, ShipShape from Carolina Designs pairs nine bedrooms with nine private baths, an elevator serving all three levels, a private in-home theater, and a recreation room. Outside, a 26 x 14...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...