2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

042 | Blue Tide

Updates for the 2026 season include:*New Living Room Furniture*Upgraded TV and Internet ServiceThis fabulous South Nags Head Oceanside vacation home is a short walk to the Beach with direct Ocean Access. Blue Tide is a wonderful choice for those...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

4096 - Cake by the Ocean

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the Four Seasons community in Duck, Cake by the Ocean is a spacious 6 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom home with...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

CASA DE PLAYA

Overview Reserve Casa de Playa to experience a 4,000 sq. ft. beachfront home that captures our charming Outer Banks coastal style! Bordered by open space, this prime location has ocean views while offering guests popular amenities for a...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

Zephyr

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomThis charming and modern beach home, set on a relaxing cul-de-sac, is the ideal family vacation home. The elevator (accessible from outside) makes each level conveniently accessible...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

No Problem

OCEANFRONT Avon — Nova Dr . — If clear ocean vistas rising above pristine natural dunes remind you that, for now, no problems need to exist, then the NO PROBLEM bungalow is where you want to be for your next beach hideaway. Pass the convenient...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

VH216 The Crab Shack at Villas of Hatter...

Welcome to The Crab Shack at the Villas of Hatteras Island 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
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

WILSONS LANDING

“Wilson’s Landing” will provide you with a serene backdrop, nestled into a cliff and among the trees on the Currituck Sound. Enjoy the beauty, splendor and privacy while relaxing on the private top-level deck. Take in the peaceful morning...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/7 - 6/14
$2,239  $2,818
$579 off
6/14 - 6/21
$2,568  $3,108
$540 off
7/5 - 7/12
$2,963  $3,398
$435 off
7/19 - 7/26
$2,943  $3,398
$455 off
7/26 - 8/2
$2,839  $3,398
$559 off
8/2 - 8/9
$2,963  $3,398
$435 off
8/9 - 8/16
$2,520  $2,876
$356 off
8/16 - 8/23
$2,239  $2,674
$435 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,007  $2,384
$377 off

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...