2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

Paws in the Water

OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — When the dog days of summer have you yearning for the beach, lead your pack to PAWS IN THE WATER, a five-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath home perched on the ocean’s edge. Enhanced by the natural elements of...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

Mermaid Tales OI-10

Welcome to Mermaid Tales, formerly known as Casa De Sol. This semi-oceanfront vacation home is located in the prestigious Ocean Isle Estates in Avon. Beautiful wood floors and plush furniture make this house a delight for the entire family. A...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

HERE AND NOW

Step into coastal luxury at “Here and Now” a beautifully remodeled semi-oceanfront home located in one of Duck’s most desirable neighborhoods. Positioned just steps from the Atlantic Ocean via direct beach access across the street, this...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

371 | Blue Tomatoes II

Blue Tomatoes II is an outstanding, spacious home that offers great Oceanfront location, Private Salt Water Swimming Pool, Hot Tub and Rec. Room w/Pool Table that make this exquisite home the perfect vacation choice. This Artfully Decorated Home...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

August Rush

August Rush is a five bedroom oceanfront vacation home located in Whalehead Beach. The kids will love the rec room with pool table and stereo and there's an extra refrigerator for keeping those beverages cold. Spend the day on the beach enjoying the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Seaduction

OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr.- SEADUCTION is certain to entice you to want to stay here forever. Everything you will need to complete your vacation fantasy has been considered. The entry level features a bedroom with 1 set of bunk beds and a...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

5434 - Live Oaks Cottage

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Feel like royalty in this magnificent beach home. Featuring a unique mixture of elegant interior design with modern features, this home is...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

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...