2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

818 | Unique

This home is centrally located to all that the Outer Banks has to offer. There are many choices nearby for dining, shopping, & fun entertainment. Public Beach access points are easily accessible within a half a mile. Water sports like kayaking...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

7676 - Nautical by Nature

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Nautical by Nature, a charming semi-oceanfront retreat located in the town of Avon, North Carolina. This spacious 5-bedroom...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

046 | Oh Be Xcellent

The top Level full bath is under renovation for the 2026 season. The bathroom is being converted to a private bath for top level King bedroom and a half bath for the Living/Dining/Kitchen area is being added. This terrific home provides comfort, a...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk is designed to make your beach vacation dreams a reality, offering the perfect mix of comfort and coastal charm. The home’s interior soothes with calming colors inspired by a seaside palette and a thoughtfully crafted layout that...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

AV2-1E | Admirals View II Condo Unit 1E

This Comfortable and Cozy unit on the first floors provides nice ocean views and a great location! Centrally located in Kill Devil Hills this unit offers great access to area dining, shopping, and fun attractions. Ground Level: 2 Parking Spaces...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

K0303 Driftwood at Hamilton Cay

Welcome to Driftwood at Hamilton Cay in Bermuda Bay by KEES Vacations! As you pull into the Hamilton Cay neighborhood, part of the Bermuda Bay community, you may wonder if you took a wrong turn somewhere and found your way to a Caribbean Island...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Surfer's Delight

SOUNDSIDE Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Spectacular ocean vistas delight all who stay in SURFER'S DELIGHT. For a home on the sound side of Avon, this home has an ocean view better than some homes on the oceanside of the village. The beach is just...

  • Avon
  • 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...