2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Premium Tripp

Premium Tripp Is An Affordable Comfort for Your Family's Outer Banks Vacation. Nestled in a serene neighborhood, Premium Tripp offers a cozy retreat for those seeking both comfort and charm. Flooded with natural light, the spacious living area...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

841 | Sailor Moon

Directly across the street from the Beach Access at Mile Post 3, this reverse floor plan home is beautifully decorated and provides an Unobstructed Ocean View from the Living Area & Sun Decks. Well-equipped & comfortably furnished, with...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Carolina Dune

OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - Immerse yourself in the serene natural beauty of one of the nation's most beloved coastal destinations. Wrapped in 180-degree protected ocean vistas and miles of white sand beach surrounded by pristine conserved...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Crabcake

“Crabcake” lives up to its name! We have found a scrumptious semi-oceanfront vacation rental in Corolla with all the bells and whistles, including a great ocean view, elevator, and theater room! Of course, there is a private pool and a hot tub...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

Surf N Sound

Amazing Views Of Both The Ocean AND Sound From Surf-N-Sound! New Photos Coming Soon! Updates for 2026 include: New Bedding Arrangement: 3 Queen, 2 Full, 2 Twin (see layout description below for more detail). Updated Kitchen, 2 Updated Bathrooms...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Summer Reflections

Located in Kill Devil Hills/ 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomArrive on FRIDAY with minimal traffic to this awe-inspiring Outer Banks beach vacation value! "Summer Reflections" is a great beach home located between the highways in Kill...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

Fancy Nancy Rose 225

This classic three-bedroom Kitty Hawk oceanfront cottage is built for those visiting our quiet little seaside town who truly love the beach. With beach access just outside your back door, this charming quintessential beach bungalow offers...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...