2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

114 | Focsle

6/21/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Classic Semi-Oceanfront Cottage. Relax on the deck & enjoy the ocean breeze or take a stroll down the uncrowded beach via your own semi-private...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Pure Joy

OCEANFRONT Buxton - South Tower Circle - This cavernous and comfortable home is a PURE JOY for enormous family groups. Appreciate great vistas of the lighthouse, just a short bicycle ride away. The steps to the beach and convenient outside showers...

  • Buxton
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Marooned

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Ocean Dr. - MAROONED on a pristine, well-appointed island is a dream come true – especially if the island is Hatteras Island. Find your happy place in this 3,350 sq. ft. home, try one of the oceanside decks or...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

7021 - The Inn at Rodanthe

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Note: Driveway can have accessibility challenges with shifting sand occasionally covering driveway. 4x4...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

5607 - Dancing Dunes (formerly Heron Cov...

Community Pool is closed the rest of 2026 due to tear in the liner.Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! This spacious, well-maintained dune front condo is located on the first floor...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Sound Oasis AC-42

Welcome to Sound Oasis, where modern elegance meets coastal charm. Nestled along Askins Creek with views of the stunning Pamlico Sound, this newly constructed retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and adventure. From breathtaking sound...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

DUNE DREAMS

Treat yourself to a wonderful and memorable vacation in this gorgeous beach house with recent renovations. This well-maintained cottage is nestled on the dunes in a quiet, low-traffic area with easy beach access. Nestled among mature Live Oaks that...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/22 - 8/29
$3,358  $4,206
$848 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,046  $3,655
$609 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,515  $3,013
$498 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,639  $3,013
$374 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,639  $3,013
$374 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,704  $3,013
$309 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,230  $2,463
$233 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,230  $2,463
$233 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,230  $2,312
$82 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,157  $2,312
$155 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,215  $2,312
$97 off
11/21 - 11/28
$2,215  $2,312
$97 off
11/28 - 12/5
$2,215  $2,312
$97 off
12/5 - 12/12
$2,243  $2,312
$69 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...