2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Caribbean Wave

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe – Caribbean Way - Watch the waves in luxury at CARIBBEAN WAVE. This eight-bedroom, 5,200 sq. ft., estate is only steps from the ocean and outfitted with all the amenities you need to make your vacation memorable. With...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Moge Tee

QUALITY YOU CAN SEE, FRESHNESS YOU CAN TASTE! Every cup made to order with the freshest ingredients and handcrafted loose leaf tea brewed to perfection! Combining all the natural gifts from mother nature!

2877 - Carolina Dreamin

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Carolina Dreamin is the oceanfront oasis you've been searching for. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home is located in the Carolina Dunes community...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Carolina on my Mind

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 6 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomGot Carolina on your mind? This home is packed with amenities both inside and out that are sure to please the entire group. Savor vistas of both the ocean and the Currituck Lighthouse...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

K7010 Bikini Bottom

Welcome to Bikini Bottom! Now available for 2026! Saturday check-in from 05/16/2026 to 09/05/2026 See the beautiful blue ocean from Bikini Bottom! Spend your precious Outer Banks vacation time on the third level deck of this lovely 4 bedroom, 3 full...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Quack Me Up! 155-B

Looking for an affordable Duck vacation home with fantastic amenities and close to the beach access? Quack Me Up! is the place for you! A spacious and well-maintained home and has a great location within the charming Town of Duck. Sound access with...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

7014 - Sandcastle by the Sea

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! PETS ARE ALLOWED FOR 2026! NEW FOR 2025: New roof, adirondack deck chairs, 2 rollaway beds added, and Jimmy Buffett theme wet bar room. 2 arcade...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Perfect 10

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Tarheel Court - PERFECT 10 makes ideal sense for your next family vacation! The 10-bedroom floorplan features nine master suites (eight kings, one bunk) and top-of-the-line amenities inside and out. This home can't be beat...

  • Salvo
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 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...