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...

Wilder By The Sea

Wilder by the Sea is an ideal Corolla vacation home for small families, situated in the quiet Ocean Sands neighborhood just 150 yards from the ocean, offering easy access from a community wooden walkway. The home features a bright and serene...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Golden Days

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate Golden Days and starry nights from the many ocean view decks in this architecturally pleasing home with wrap-around glass and hand painted designers...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Three Sheets to the Wind

OCEANFRONT Avon – Greenwood Pl. – New for 2026! – Chart a course for relaxation at THREE SHEETS TO THE WIND, a peaceful five-bedroom/three-bath getaway perched on the elegant Hatteras Island shoreline. This impressive home invites you to...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

THE GARDENIA HOUSE

A home theater anchors the entertainment level of The Gardenia House, a 12-bedroom oceanfront estate at Milepost 8 in Kill Devil Hills offered by Carolina Designs. Add a recreation room, an elevator, and a 38-by-16-foot private pool, and you...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

WILLOWS HOUSE

Willow's House on the Outer Banks is located in the Nantucket Community in Duck. The Nantucket community offers an indoor community pool, tennis court, the best sound access in Duck, soundfront gazebo and pier that allow you to easily crab, fish...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
9/26 - 10/3
$1,085  $1,157
$72 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,085  $1,157
$72 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,085  $1,157
$72 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,085  $1,157
$72 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,085  $1,157
$72 off
11/7 - 11/14
$967  $1,006
$39 off
11/14 - 11/21
$976  $1,006
$30 off
11/28 - 12/5
$991  $1,006
$15 off
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...

1289 - Sounds Like Fun

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Bunk bedroom is now replaced with 2 Full Beds, Second Level Bedroom Upgraded from 2 Full Beds to 1 New King Bed. Enjoy this...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

MIDSOMER

With no development to the east or west, Midsomer looks out over the Atlantic at sunrise and the Currituck Sound at sunset, a rare Pine Island position Carolina Designs guests will not soon forget. This nine-bedroom oceanfront home in Corolla...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...