2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Family Water Adventures

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

7726 - A World Away

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! This beautifully designed retreat is located in a private and serene corner of Avon. Upon entry, you'll be greeted by a cozy living room with...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

GS-2-I1 Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Condo at Go...

Welcome to Golden Strand by KEES Vacations! Check out this 2-Bedroom, Oceanfront condo at the well desired Golden Strand community in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. When you are at Golden Strand, you will feel like you are in paradise. Imagine...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

651 | Sweet Dreams

Your Family will Enjoy some of the Most Beautiful Sunsets the Outer Banks has to Offer when You Choose this Nicely Decorated and Well Equipped South Nags Head Beach Home. Bordering on the Cape Hatteras National Park (A Natural Area Protected from...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Atlantic Realty of the Outer Banks

Outer Banks Vacation Rentals by Atlantic Realty provide the beach vacation experience you deserve. Since 1982, multiple generations of families have enjoyed waves of fun and quiet relaxation in our OBX vacation homes including the surrounding...

K6311 Kiteboarding Paradise 7 Bedroom Ho...

Welcome to Kiteboarding Paradise by KEES Vacations! New for 2026: Heated Pool Option is Now Available! This immaculate 7-Bedroom home nestled in the Village of Salvo on Hatteras Island; this home is sure to give you a great vacation! Located in the...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

Oceans 22

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Oceans 22 welcomes you with a coastal traditional flair, amazing spaces for cooking, relaxing, and playing, your own private pool, hot tub, and...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 24
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

Laughing Gull HC-177

Welcome to Laughing Gull, a pet-friendly oceanside home just 300 feet from the beautiful beaches of Avon! This cozy home on Hatteras Island offers an open great room with plenty of comfortable seating and a well-stocked eat-in kitchen with a dining...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

845 | Ryan's Retreat

Beautiful décor, fabulous Ocean Views, and a location that is just steps from the Beach (approx. 75 Ft. to Beach) make this fantastic Kitty Hawk Semi-Oceanfront home a great choice for your family's vacation. Ryan's Retreat offers exceptional...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

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...