2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

Sound Waves

Welcome to Sound Waves, a beautifully decorated canal-front retreat tucked inside the gated community of Colington Harbor. Ideal for boaters and guests craving a quieter side of the Outer Banks, this home offers peaceful waterfront living just a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

SUNSHINE SHACK

Behind a sliding glass door that opens from the indoor walk-in shower straight to an outdoor shower, the top-floor king bath sets the tone at Sunshine Shack, a brand new five-bedroom Carolina Designs vacation rental in Duck where a rooftop deck...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

A Key To Paradise

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Your OBX UtopiaLooking 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...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

B&B By The Sea 188-A

B and B By the Sea offers you the amenities you desire for a great vacation! Relax in the private pool after a day at the beach, or dine on the screen porch enjoying gorgeous ocean views!B and B By the Sea is located just a short distance to the...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

Lucky Leven SW-11

This beautifully decorated soundfront/semi-oceanfront condo with ocean and sound views offers the best of both worlds. A shared soundside dock for the Sea Whisper condos provides direct water access. With sound and ocean access this condo is perfect...

  • Hatteras
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

We Love The Beach S-102

Welcome to We Love The Beach, a semi-oceanfront stunner with quick, convenient access to the gorgeous, unspoiled beaches of Hatteras Island! Close to shops, dining, and convenience stores, this quiet community is ideal for bike riding, walking, and...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

Waves Paradise

OCEANFRONT - Waves - Welcome to WAVES PARADISE! Gaze from the deck and refresh your soul with postcard vistas of the beach, pelicans, dolphins, windsports, and waves. Stroll to the beach and play in the waves, build sandcastles, or fish in the...

  • Waves
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...