2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Nana's Bananas 458-B

For the best of the Outer Banks visit Nana’s Bananas! This amazing beach house has everything your family could want for an OBX vacation. This home has added features such as a private pool, a tiki area, a hot tub, and a game room, sure to delight...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
6/27 - 7/4
$5,610  $5,890
$280 off
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...

7555 - Saucy Lido

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Saucy Lido is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Outer Banks vacation home located on a quiet lagoon that opens to the Pamlico Sound. Ready for you and your...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Sanderling Sea Glass

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Sanderling Sea Glass is a lovely cottage by the sea, offering custom style finishes in this timeless beach property. Amazing ocean views await you in...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

Ariel

Located in Duck / 6 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsSet on the narrowest strip of the Outer Banks in Palmers Island, a very private enclave of thirteen oceanfront estate homes, Ariel offers unobstructed vistas of the ocean or Currituck...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Cara Lina

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Make a point to see why “Cara Lina” is on our mind! This captivating beach property with easy access to the beach will melt away your stress and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...

Sugar 'N' Spice

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomSugar and spice and everything nice, that's what the Semi-Oceanfront home known as Sugar 'n' Spice is made of. Just one lot back from the Ocean with direct access, this cavernous...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

1435 - The Whalecome Inn

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to The Whalecome Inn, your home away from home on the Outer Banks. Located in the charming Whalehead Club area of Corolla, this Outer...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...