2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

Sea Site Heights

SEMI-OCEANFRONT – Resort Rodanthe, Unit 9B – Set your sights on a glorious beach hideaway at SEA SITE HEIGHTS, a two-bedroom/two-bathroom condo with painless access to the sandy shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Ideal for a modest family, this...

  • Rodanthe
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Its R Dream

New for 2026 - new picnic table and additional parking!Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomLet the dream begin while the whole family enjoys the wide beaches of Whalehead. Conveniently close to shopping areas...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

Sea Spray

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.The Deep Blue Sea CallsSea Spray is what you'll feel when you stay at this Kitty Hawk, NC vacation rental! You'll never forget your time spent on the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

BEACH VIBES

A private in-home theater and a rec room anchor the ground floor of Beach Vibes, a 6-bedroom Duck retreat from Carolina Designs where every bedroom has its own private bath. An elevator reaches all three levels, and an EV charger waits in the...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

Oceanfront Escape

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Discover the perfect location for an unforgettable Outer Banks getaway at this charming oceanfront condominium! Wake up to breathtaking ocean views from...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

5731 - The Sandbar

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2026: New Refrigerator with Ice Maker & Filtered Water Dispenser, New Oven/Range with Convection & Air-Fry Modes, New Dishwasher...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

7135 - Our Blue Haven

BEACH GEAR INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Easy beach days, a private pool, and space for the whole family? Yes, please! Our Blue Haven is a 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...