2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

7595 - Kaspar Kottage

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! This oceanside Outer Banks home is sure to please! Kaspar Kottage is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom vacation home is located...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

Seas the Moment 372

Welcome to Seas the Moment, your dream oceanside retreat in the heart of Kill Devil Hills! This stunning 4-bedroom coastal sanctuary offers everything your family needs for an unforgettable Outer Banks getaway. Dive year-round into the indoor pool...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
5/9 - 5/16
$1,928  $2,278
$350 off
5/16 - 5/23
$2,247  $2,597
$350 off
5/23 - 5/30
$2,536  $2,886
$350 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,061  $2,411
$350 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,028  $2,378
$350 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,056  $2,406
$350 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,814  $2,164
$350 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,839  $2,189
$350 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,830  $2,180
$350 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,815  $2,165
$350 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,813  $2,163
$350 off
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...

5437 - WeekAway

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2026: New Carpeting on Stairs, Hallway, 2nd Floor Bedrooms, and 3rd Floor Master Bedroom. NEW FOR 2025: New chairs & sofas in the...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

833 | Entropy

Lovely décor, comfortable furnishings and a great location that is within easy walking distance of the Beach make Entropy an excellent choice for your family retreat to the Outer Banks. Only three lots back from the beach w/direct access and...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

The Blue Seahorse S-260

Get ready for the ultimate beach getaway at The Blue Seahorse! This brand-new, semi-oceanfront home in the serene Hatteras Colony neighborhood offers everything you need for a memorable stay. Located in the heart of Salvo, known for its peace and...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
5/17 - 5/24
$3,936  $4,436
$500 off
6/7 - 6/14
$4,858  $5,658
$800 off
6/14 - 6/21
$5,669  $6,469
$800 off
6/21 - 6/28
$6,003  $6,803
$800 off
6/28 - 7/5
$6,003  $6,803
$800 off
7/12 - 7/19
$6,003  $6,803
$800 off
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

GS-3-M2 Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Condo at Go...

Welcome to Golden Strand by KEES Vacations! Check out this 3-Bedroom Oceanfront condo at the well desired Golden Strand community in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. When you are at Golden Strand, you will feel like you are in paradise. Imagine waking...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Aqua Nights

Your search is over! If you are looking for the perfect Oceanfront home, featuring unobstructed views of the Atlantic and a private walkway to the beach, you have found your match. Aqua Nights is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in South Nags Head...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...