2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Seas The Day

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Your family will love their vacation at “Seas The Day”! Conveniently located on South Memorial Drive in Nags Head, a quiet street ‘between the...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

Citrus Sands (formerly 10-42) 317-D

The perfect spot for your next Outer Banks vacation, Citrus Sands is a delightful 4-bedroom, 4 1/2 bath cottage is located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills at Milepost 7.Settle in for your Outer Banks vacation in this well-equipped and thoughtfully...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

6077 - Sunshine Daydream

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Experience coastal charm at Sunshine Daydream, a 4-bedroom Outer Banks rental located in the heart of Nags Head. This oceanside property invites...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

UNCHARTED WATERS

Overview Enjoy easy vacation days at Uncharted Waters, a seven-bedroom Corolla home in Section O of Ocean Sands. Designed in a soft palate of blues and greens, this home offers a winning combination of style and comfort. Highlights...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

A Key To Paradise

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Looking for “A Key to Paradise”? Consider it found at this lovely family home located by the lake in Ocean Lakes, Corolla. You will find a private...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

After Math

Welcome to After Math — premium oceanfront living in Corolla, Outer Banks! This spacious 8-bedroom, 7-full-bath + 3-half-bath retreat comfortably sleeps up to 18 guests, making it a perfect choice for multi-family vacations, reunions, and group...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

Coffee to Cocktails

Coffee to Cocktails is the perfect home for your family, located minutes to the picturesque village of Duck for restaurants, shopping and more! The Village of Duck has a park area, with activities galore planned for you and your family. Tuesday AM's...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...