2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

824 | Lighthouse Cottage

Offering you Great Ocean Views, this Semi-Oceanfront home has all the comforts necessary for an enjoyable Family Vacation including a Private Swimming Pool and Hot Tub. The beach is only a short 4 minute walk away via the bike path to the Small...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/24 - 5/30
$2,195  $2,495
$300 off
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Ozzie's Island Hideaway

CANALFRONT Hatteras — Island Club Ln. — Imagine the shape of things to come when you settle into the impressive OZZIE’S ISLAND HIDEAWAY, a dog-friendly octagonal two-bedroom/two-bathroom home perched on the edge of a private island. Inside...

  • Hatteras
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

The Viking-Odin VICT-6

This beautiful oceanfront home in South Nags Head boasts breathtaking views and sits along one of the most stunning stretches of beach on the Outer Banks. Nestled in the peaceful and private Viking Court community, it’s the perfect setting for a...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

1523 - Moby Vic's

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Moby Vic’s, the perfect Outer Banks vacation home! Located in Corolla, this home is conveniently settled in the Whalehead community...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Great Expectations

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Ct. - Your GREAT EXPECTATIONS will be met at this impressive 5,800 sq. ft. oceanfront home with a floorplan designed to provide privacy to the bedrooms and cavernous comfort to your stay. Located on a peaceful...

  • Hatteras
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 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...

SANDY CHEEKS

“Sandy Cheeks” offers the best of both worlds, nestled amid beautiful, live oak trees on a private cul-de-sac, less than a 350 yard walk to the beach and close to local attractions and shopping. With five large bedrooms, a sun room/game room...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
4/19 - 4/26
$1,883  $2,131
$248 off
4/26 - 5/3
$1,883  $2,131
$248 off
5/3 - 5/10
$2,019  $2,290
$271 off
5/10 - 5/17
$2,044  $2,290
$246 off
5/17 - 5/24
$2,109  $2,290
$181 off
5/24 - 5/31
$2,363  $2,562
$199 off
5/31 - 6/7
$3,256  $3,540
$284 off
6/14 - 6/21
$4,596  $4,808
$212 off
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

End of the Rainbow

Located in Waves | 4 Bedrooms | 5 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomEnd of the Rainbow is an Oceanfront favorite, with a game room, private saltwater pool, elevator, and an open floor plan -- this home has it all! With pretty ocean vistas beyond the...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...