2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

OBX Time KIN-37

Welcome to OBX Time, a luxurious vacation retreat nestled in the prestigious Kinnakeet Shores subdivision in Avon. This exquisite home offers the perfect blend of elegance and comfort along with captivating ocean views, all just a short walk to the...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
9/5 - 9/12
$4,324  $4,824
$500 off
9/12 - 9/19
$4,004  $4,504
$500 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,499  $3,999
$500 off
9/26 - 10/3
$3,300  $3,800
$500 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,405  $2,905
$500 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,405  $2,905
$500 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...

K7023 Imperial Palace 12 Bedroom Oceanfr...

Welcome to Imperial Palace by KEES Vacations! ***For a limited time only, this home is offering FREE pet stays*** Book Imperial Palace as your oceanfront respite and start living the life of luxury! Designed to impress, this pet-friendly, sumptuous...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 15 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

A DeWar's Dream

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.“A DeWar’s Dream” is beautifully decorated and thoughtfully appointed with luxurious furnishings and amenities for your family to enjoy. Great...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Beach Hive

Venture to "Beach Hive" for the ultimate family getaway! This bright, wonderfully curated home offers any amenity one could need, including a top-of-the-line gourmet kitchen and large dining area, fitness room, theater room, arcade games and so much...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

Chunk O'Dune

Upgraded Wi-Fi to an integrated mesh system which will provide top of the line speeds! Upgrades for 2026 will include new windows and 200lb capacity ice machine!Located in Corolla/ 8 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWith gorgeous Ocean...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
7/18 - 7/25
$14,551  $15,551
$1,000 off
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...

PERIWINKLE BEACH

Periwinkle Beach is the perfect location for rest and relaxation. This 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath pet-friendly home is located on the oceanside of Southern Shores. Periwinkle Beach is nestled within the sanctuary of mature live oaks, on a quiet street...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/31 - 6/7
$3,056  $3,632
$576 off
6/7 - 6/14
$3,785  $4,147
$362 off
6/14 - 6/21
$4,284  $4,668
$384 off
6/21 - 6/28
$4,402  $4,668
$266 off
6/28 - 7/5
$4,679  $5,139
$460 off
7/5 - 7/12
$4,679  $5,139
$460 off
7/12 - 7/19
$4,876  $5,139
$263 off
8/9 - 8/16
$4,580  $4,668
$88 off
8/23 - 8/30
$3,088  $3,125
$37 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,500  $2,604
$104 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,119  $2,241
$122 off
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

VH213 Relaxing Ocean Wynnes at Villas of...

Welcome to Relaxing Ocean Wynnes at Villas of Hatteras Landing by KEES Vacations Rarely do getaways have a smaller getaway built into them, but that's exactly what you will find at Hatteras. While the Outer Banks is a place overflowing with culture...

  • Hatteras
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...