2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

The Tui 459-D

This beach home has everything your family needs for a wonderful Outer Banks vacation. The top level features a huge great room with flat screen TV and ocean views, a well-stocked kitchen with bar seating and a dining table. Relax in the private...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

612 | Needlepoint Dunes

Experience sweeping Atlantic and Jockey's Ridge largest sand dune) views from Needlepoint Dunes, a beautifully appointed oceanfront retreat in the Nags Head Historic District. Carefully maintained as the owners second home and available only a few...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

The Sandlot

OCEANFRONT Avon – Kinnakeet Shores – While the wild, natural beauty of Hatteras Island inspires the imagination, THE SANDLOT enthralls it, with its effortless ability to create family memories that linger long after you leave. Perched on the...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



Kirtland's Keep

From the central location and proximity to the beach, to the chef's kitchen and the backyard oasis, Kirtland's Keep will take your vacation experience to the next level. Meticulously maintained, this luxurious home looks and feels like new. One of...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

3946 - Summers by the Sea

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Summers by the Sea, a charming Outer Banks vacation rental in Duck. This 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom vacation...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

2934 - Seas the Day

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Seas the Day, an Outer Banks vacation rental nestled on the oceanside of Duck. This spacious Outer Banks...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

Amazing Grace aka Looney Dunes

Welcome to Amazing Grace aka Looney Dunes! This pet friendly home welcomes you with classic and comfortable furnishings. Plenty of windows let in natural light and awe inspiring views (please note due to mother nature and the shifting sands that...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...