2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

Queen Anne's Revenge

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Ct. - Vacation in a home constructed for royalty. Step aboard a feat of architectural artistry, a coastal getaway crafted to evoke the grandeur of a seafaring legend. From the moment you arrive at QUEEN ANNE’S...

  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

SD-J6 | Sea Dunes J6

East End Unit, Great Ocean Views, and Adjacent to Large Open Space that Provides Lots of Play Area for the Kids and the Dog too! This lovely, dog friendly, townhome provides great ocean views and is located just steps from the beach in popular...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

Edge of the World

OCEANSIDE Avon – Sandfiddler Ln. –Discover your own slice of heaven at the EDGE OF THE WORLD, a home that envelopes you in a comfortable, coastal warmth. Knotty pine walls lending a nostalgic appeal seamlessly coexist with all the modern...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Summer Camp

Your next Outer Banks vacation awaits you at Summer Camp. This spacious oceanfront retreat offers over 4,000 square feet of living space. Your furry friends are welcome too! Soak up the sun on the large oceanfront deck, relax in the covered porch...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

Ocean Oasis W-05

Welcome to your very own Ocean Oasis! Nestled in front of a pond in the midst of nature, this amazing brand-new construction, is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy watching the wildlife that sometimes visits while having that first cup of...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
4/11 - 4/18
$1,671  $2,671
$1,000 off
4/18 - 4/25
$1,970  $2,970
$1,000 off
4/25 - 5/2
$1,970  $2,970
$1,000 off
5/2 - 5/9
$1,991  $2,991
$1,000 off
5/16 - 5/23
$2,872  $3,872
$1,000 off
5/23 - 5/30
$3,320  $4,320
$1,000 off
5/30 - 6/6
$5,103  $6,103
$1,000 off
6/27 - 7/4
$7,157  $8,157
$1,000 off
7/4 - 7/11
$7,157  $8,157
$1,000 off
7/11 - 7/18
$7,157  $8,157
$1,000 off
7/25 - 8/1
$7,157  $8,157
$1,000 off
8/1 - 8/8
$6,546  $7,546
$1,000 off
8/8 - 8/15
$4,727  $5,727
$1,000 off
8/15 - 8/22
$4,599  $5,599
$1,000 off
8/22 - 8/29
$3,320  $4,320
$1,000 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,377  $4,377
$1,000 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,709  $3,709
$1,000 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,290  $3,290
$1,000 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,970  $2,970
$1,000 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,814  $2,814
$1,000 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,814  $2,814
$1,000 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,622  $2,622
$1,000 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,622  $2,622
$1,000 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,274  $2,274
$1,000 off
10/31 - 11/7
$1,274  $2,274
$1,000 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,274  $2,274
$1,000 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,274  $2,274
$1,000 off
11/21 - 11/28
$1,401  $2,401
$1,000 off
11/28 - 12/5
$1,274  $2,274
$1,000 off
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

WBC Whalebone Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Cotta...

Welcome to Whalebone Ocean Cottages- 3 Bedroom Oceanfront Cottage! Located in south Nags Head at milepost 16.5, this contemporary 3-bedroom oceanside cottage is sure to please. The bedding layout includes 1 King En Suite, 1 En Suite with 2 Queen...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

CAPE SOL

Overview A vacation to remember will be yours at Cape Sol, a luxurious Duck oceanfront home, boasting seven bedrooms (six with private baths), a private pool with cabana bar, rec room with pool table and arcade games, Smart TVs...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...