2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Stella Maris

Stella Maris is the perfect retreat for you and your family. This lovely home is located on a child-friendly cul-de-sac, steps to the community pool and tennis court. Beach and sound are a short walk away. Soundside dock is a great place for...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
7/5 - 7/12
$2,060  $2,405
$345 off
8/2 - 8/9
$2,060  $2,400
$340 off
8/16 - 8/23
$1,703  $1,903
$200 off
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Serenity in Duck

Experience the epitome of coastal living in this stunning home with vaulted ceilings and panoramic ocean views. Situated just three lots from the beach, this residence offers a short stroll to the Sea Ridge private community access, ensuring your...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Paws in the Sand

Make every day a splash at Paws in the Sand! Just a short stroll to the beach, this pet-friendly getaway is all about fun. Think poolside cannonballs, rooftop sunsets, and sandy paws after a day by the waves. Fire up the grill for a backyard feast...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

McDaniel SSIS-13

Modeled after a 1920’s beach house, this gorgeous, well-equipped, 5-bedroom oceanside home in Nags Head boasts great attention to detail and offers amenities the whole family are sure to enjoy. The top level great room offers vaulted ceilings and...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

The Purple Whale 493

The Purple Whale is a semi-oceanfront coastal retreat offering a charming interior, inviting outdoor deck space, and a prime location near the beach, shopping, and some of the best dining Nags Head has to offer! Also, don't forget your furry family...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
6/27 - 7/4
$3,938  $4,338
$400 off
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

FOR-C-SONS

This beautifully designed home offers everything you and your family could ask for in a vacation getaway. It is a short walk to the beach on a quiet, dead-end street. It has several spacious sundecks where you can enjoy ocean views and a rooftop...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/21 - 8/28
$4,220  $4,693
$473 off
9/4 - 9/11
$3,545  $3,889
$344 off
9/18 - 9/25
$3,138  $3,465
$327 off
9/25 - 10/2
$3,164  $3,465
$301 off
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

Beach Box

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Fresh, Fun, and Well-KeptBeach Box offers a fresh, comfortable retreat with a modern coastal flair, perfect for families or friends looking to relax...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

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...