2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Stone's Surf

SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Dory Road - Just a stone's throw to the sound (10 yards away), where windsport adventures abound. Seductive breezes, legendary sunsets and expansive vistas from the triple-level decks will entertain spectators of all ages. This...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

A PLACE IN THE SUN

7 TVs, a recreation room, and a basketball hoop set the tone at A Place in the Sun, a Carolina Designs six bedroom retreat tucked along the quiet streets of Bayberry Bluffs in Duck. A 28 by 12 private pool and hot tub wait just outside, with...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Safe Harbor

Located in Corolla / 7 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomVistas galore!!! The decks across the front and the side of this home provide impressive vistas of the Currituck Lighthouse, excellent sunrise vistas over the ocean, and amazing...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Carova Time

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 9.5 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.**** Welcome to your coastal paradise in Carova Beach, North Carolina! Nestled amidst the serene...

  • Carova
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...

7134 - It's A Wonderful Life

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED IN 2027! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the heart of Waves on Hatteras Island lies It's A Wonderful Life. This spacious 6 bedroom, 4.5...

  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Kokomo

OCEANVIEW Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - The fictional KOKOMO revealed a tropical heaven in quintessential Beach Boys fashion: as a calming place to get away from it all. This KOKOMO lives up to the fantasy. With the ocean just three tons to the east and...

  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

Everybody Loves...Sand, Sun & Fun!

This thoughtfully designed home is perfect for your next Outer Banks vacation! From the Pac-Man Arcade Game, to the Shuffleboard, to the Private Pool, there is plenty of fun for all members of your family. The chef in the group will be thrilled with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...