2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

Keep Dreamin'

OCEANFRONT Salvo- Colony Dr. Why KEEP DREAMIN' when you can visit this enchanting 5 bedroom oceanfront home? Enter the home through a dry entry from the carport into the full-of-fun game room with 7 foot green felt pool table, comfortable seating...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

SAND AND SURF

Catch a movie in the home theater at Sand and Surf, a Carolina Designs oceanfront estate in Nags Head where all eight bedrooms have their own private bath. This 6,300 square foot home spreads a cinema and a recreation room across its levels...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

KOHLER COTTAGE

Experience breathtaking ocean views from this charming Outer Banks rental. Kohler Cottage is a delightful oceanfront home in Southern Shores. You’ll want to sit back and watch the waves all day on its spacious sun and dune decks. Not only does...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
11/14 - 11/21
$1,513  $1,696
$183 off
11/28 - 12/5
$1,513  $1,696
$183 off
12/5 - 12/12
$1,412  $1,696
$284 off
12/12 - 12/19
$1,463  $1,696
$233 off
1/2 - 1/9
$1,526  $1,747
$221 off
1/9 - 1/16
$1,579  $1,747
$168 off
1/16 - 1/23
$1,600  $1,747
$147 off
1/23 - 1/30
$1,600  $1,747
$147 off
1/30 - 2/6
$1,600  $1,747
$147 off
2/6 - 2/13
$1,663  $1,747
$84 off
5/22 - 5/29
$2,868  $2,959
$91 off
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...

5734 - Sand N Sea

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Sand N Sea! Located in South Nags head, this oceanfront condo has everything you need and more for the best Outer Banks vacation...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Rodanthe Paradise

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - S Holiday Blvd. - You’ll find heaven at RODANTHE PARADISE. This 5,340 sq. ft. home has everything to make your vacation ideal. Laze in the pool while you watch the sea oats sway in the breeze. When it’s time to go...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
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...

Happy Valentines S-73

Enjoy a relaxing beach vacation with your family in this well-kept cottage located on a quiet street. Happy Valentines rests on a large corner lot surrounded by trees to ensure privacy and comfort.There are many special little features inside and...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

241 | Rise-n-shine

This lovely Nags Head Beach Cottage is located only 1 block from the Beach w/Direct Access at Barnes Street & is an excellent vacation choice! Recently updated and very nicely decorated, this well equipped home has a great location for you and...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

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...