2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

5061 - Good Night Irene

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem! Relax in this perfect Outer Banks Style Cottage and walk directly from your deck onto the beach! Good Night Irene...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

7200 - Better Surf Than Sorry

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Better Surf Than Sorry, an oceanside retreat located in the charming town of Salvo on Hatteras Island...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

BEBE

12 guests can gather around the custom concrete ping-pong table that converts into an outdoor dining table, one of the unexpected touches that sets BeBe apart among Carolina Designs vacation rentals in Duck. Add an 8-person hot tub, outdoor...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

K8025 Salty Mermaid at The Enclaves in N...

Welcome to the Salty Mermaid by KEES Vacations! Are you searching for a true classic Outer Banks experience? A good old-fashioned beach house with a charming feel and plenty of space to curl up outside with a good book? You've found exactly that...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Ocean Dream 190-B

Ocean Dream is a beautiful and well-maintained Georgetown Sands condo that has everything you and your family will need for your vacation. The kitchen was recently remodeled with stainless steel appliances, new cabinets and countertops. Everyone...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

361 | The Harriss Cottage

Experience the style, charm, and warmth this classic Nags Head oceanfront home provides. Beautiful tongue and groove woodwork, comfortable furnishings, and modern updates combine with amenities that include your own Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub...

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

Jolly Octopus

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate this vacation spot offering a huge fenced grassy lawn with private pool. Unwind in the enormous screened porch in the evenings that offers plenty of...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...