2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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SugarLand

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...

Windsong

OCEANVIEW Waves - Island Pines Drive - WINDSONG is ideally located and designed to take advantage of all the best Hatteras Island has to offer. This island heaven is just two tons back from the ocean (with direct beach access), one block away...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

Island Mist

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Resort — Let a whisper of serenity envelope you at ISLAND MIST, a four-bedroom/four-full and one-half bath coastal escape where inspiration is found in every sunset’s gorgeous palette or in the thrill of...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

The Salty Pug

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomJust 600 steps from the beach, ranked with some of the bluest water in the US, get ready to bask in all this Outer Banks prow-front getaway has to offer. Whether you’re looking for...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Low Tide Bar & Grill

Low Country Seafood from the islands. North, South, East or West, our menu will satisfy any cravings you have while on your beach vacation! Let us do the cooking tonight! Reseservations and Outdoor Seating available. We’ve got something...

K6602 Stargazer 10 Bedroom Oceanfront Ho...

Welcome to Stargazer 10-bedroom Oceanfront Home at Hatteras Island Reserve! Now available to rent for 2026! Saturday check-in from 05/15/2026 to 09/05/2026. Brand new oceanfront vacation rental home available starting late February 2026! KEES...

  • Hatteras
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 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...

SHORELY BLESSED

Overview Shorely Blessed is a seaside retreat with the coastal warmth you expect to find when you vacation in the Outer Banks. The floor plan is outstanding and the home is welcoming and practical for multi-family use. Excellent dining...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...

399 | Compass Point

Compass Point (#395 in 2025) is being Completely Remodeled for 2026. It will be 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Updates Coming Discover the ultimate oceanfront retreat at this completely reimagined beachfront home, currently undergoing a stunning...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Sea Swept Away

Let go and enjoy the vacation vibes at Sea Swept Away! This newly renovated, pet-friendly beach box is perfect for a small family or couple looking for a comfortable stay in a residential community. Located in Kill Devil Hills’ Lower Avalon...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4

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...