2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Westside Story CHA-11

Escape to Westside Story, a beautifully maintained family vacation home located in the quiet South Nags Head community at Milepost 19.5. Perfect for Outer Banks getaways, this inviting beach retreat offers the ideal combination of privacy, comfort...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

Easy Breezes

New Roof for 2026!Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis roomy, charmingly decorated home has so much to offer you on your beach vacation. Only 150 feet to the direct beach access and located in a peaceful...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

ANOTHER DAY OF SUN

You're going to love this charming vacation home located in the rolling dunes of Sea Ridge and Osprey. Relax in the private hot tub and enjoy the short walk to the beach (500 feet to beach access) and community pool. There is also a short walk to...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/16 - 8/23
$2,754  $3,259
$505 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,697  $3,078
$381 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,421  $2,716
$295 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,263  $2,353
$90 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,146  $2,262
$116 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,172  $2,262
$90 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,081  $2,262
$181 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,081  $2,262
$181 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,848  $1,900
$52 off
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

5541 - Moongate 1

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the Village at Nags Head, Moongate 1 is one of 14 new homes in a Semi-Oceanfront community conveniently situated across the highway...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

059 | Peyton's Place

Peyton’s Place is a Great Semi-Oceanfront home fronting the Beach Road in Kitty Hawk. It is nicely furnished, offers Ocean Views, excellent Beach Access (Only 50 Yds. to Beach), is convenient to shopping, dining, and area attractions. This is a...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

7865 - Peridot

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Peridot, an oceanfront retreat located in Frisco on Hatteras Island. This Outer Banks rental offers direct beach access, allowing you...

  • Frisco
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 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...

King BEEch

Welcome to your vacation getaway! Step into spacious beach living with your own outdoor paradise. Lounge by your private salt water pool or unwind in the hot tub. Test your outdoor competitive streak in volleyball or horseshoes, shoot a game of pool...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
8/27 - 9/3
$6,288  $6,974
$686 off
9/2 - 9/9
$3,397  $3,762
$365 off
9/8 - 9/15
$4,482  $4,968
$486 off

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...