2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

1538 - Gift Of The Sound

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Electric Fireplace, Living Room and Level 3 Master Bedroom Furniture. FOR 2026: Pool will open May 16, 2026. You’ll see...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

A Summer Place Too

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Time to treat yourself and your family at “A Summer Place Too”. This splendid 4-bedroom cottage offers a private pool and hot tub along with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



Ra's Roost 161-C

Centrally located in the cute and quaint Town of Duck, this oceanside home is the perfect beach retreat for families looking for comfort, convenience, and style. Located in the Bayberry Bluffs community, access to the Duck Boardwalk dotted with...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
6/20 - 6/27
$2,567  $3,897
$1,330 off
6/27 - 7/4
$3,405  $4,230
$825 off
7/4 - 7/11
$3,335  $4,160
$825 off
7/25 - 8/1
$3,472  $4,297
$825 off
8/1 - 8/8
$3,317  $4,142
$825 off
8/8 - 8/15
$2,298  $3,628
$1,330 off
8/15 - 8/22
$1,923  $3,058
$1,135 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,213  $2,348
$1,135 off
9/5 - 9/12
$1,323  $2,148
$825 off
9/12 - 9/19
$1,749  $2,289
$540 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,317  $1,857
$540 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,143  $1,683
$540 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,229  $1,664
$435 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,287  $1,722
$435 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,207  $1,642
$435 off
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

7534 - Dolphin Watch

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Living room furniture, living room and bedroom flooring, and new Roku TVs throughout. Welcome to Dolphin Watch! Located only one...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

SILVER SHORE

Overview Situated on an elevated lot, this semi-oceanfront Outer Banks home boasts magnificent ocean views and stellar amenities. The Silver Shore glistens just over the dunes, so close to the shoreline that you can hear the rolling...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

6070 - Cast Away

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Cast Away, your oceanside retreat in the charming town of Nags Head. This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

The B&B Inn

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomGreat location just 400' from the beach access, this home is loaded with extras offering every luxury for a great vacation, including ocean vistas and two levels of decking that...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
6/13 - 6/20
$3,386  $3,838
$452 off
7/4 - 7/11
$4,251  $4,855
$604 off
8/7 - 8/14
$4,683  $5,363
$680 off
9/2 - 9/9
$3,927  $4,474
$547 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...