2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

Sea Salt OCS-20

You and your family will love the warm and inviting character of this charming, classic Outer Banks family cottage. Positioned on a small side street in South Nags Head, you are away from the hustle of the main roads, but only 75 steps from the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Reflections

OCEANFRONT Avon - Askins Creek Dr. - With abounding windows and sundecks, “REFLECTIONS” serves some of the island's most enchanting ocean vistas, stretching all the way to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Once you've pulled into the driveway...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Family Tradition

Located on the Currituck Sound, “Family Tradition”  is an Outer Banks retreat for the whole family including the four-legged members. This home was built to enjoy the sound: no matter what the season, sunsets at "Family Tradition" are...

  • Duck
  • 4 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...

SEA FOREVER

SEA FOREVER is a seven bedroom Carolina Designs home in Corolla. Set in Section F of Ocean Sands, just 117 yards from a beach access, the home pairs sweeping views of rolling dunes and sunrises over the Atlantic with a private pool, hot tub...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

A Dream Come True

This 4-bedroom home in the desirable Port Trinitie Community in Duck offers a dream vacation with easy access to both the beach and the sound. The house features soaring ceilings, numerous decks, a cozy screened-in porch, and a private seven-person...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

5604 - Seaside Retreat

Community Pool under construction now through Fall of 2026. Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Heron Cove, Unit 304 N. Large – over 2,000 square feet – Oceanfront condo with 3...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

GOSS-A-MER

Goss-a-mer offers many opportunities for relaxation – on the shaded front porch in a rocking chair or in the sun on the wrap around deck. Enjoy a short walk to the beach or to the sound to take in a terrific sunrise or sunset! The many amenities...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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...