2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

SEA FOREVER

High elevation. Across the street from community playground with toddler lot, basketball goal, soccer field, and swings. Two miles from Wright Memorial Bridge to SEA FOREVER.3 bedrooms (1 with Queen, 1 with Double, 1 with Twins). 2 baths (1 with tub...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
7/11 - 7/18
$1,589  $1,961
$372 off
7/18 - 7/25
$1,642  $1,961
$319 off
7/25 - 8/1
$1,589  $1,961
$372 off
8/8 - 8/15
$1,516  $1,700
$184 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,222  $1,294
$72 off
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

252 | Just Beachy

5/3/26: For the 2026 season, this luxuriously appointed home has been updated with all new living room furnishings, new kitchen, new tile flooring throughout, all new tiled baths (some have walk-in showers), and a new ground level recreation room...

  • Southern Shores
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
8/23 - 8/29
$3,995  $4,995
$1,000 off
8/30 - 9/5
$3,795  $4,495
$700 off
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

Summer Song

Summer Song is the perfect getaway home for families of all ages! With a wide array of amenities and entertainment, this home is sure to be the home that everyone wants to come back to year after year.  Your vacation starts with ease. Bypass the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
7/12 - 7/19
$4,846  $5,446
$600 off
8/16 - 8/23
$4,307  $4,930
$623 off
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...

Chez Shea

Located in Southern Shores / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomLocation, Location, Location! Beautiful, warm, cozy and comfortable semi- oceanfront home with charming ocean vistas and beach access directly across the dead-end street...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Caroline's Cottage COL-100

Hidden for a reason, tucked back in a secluded, private neighborhood in the heart of Kill Devil Hills lies Caroline’s Cottage, a six-bedroom, soundfront stunner representing the perfect blend of classic Outer Banks character fused with style and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

5243 - Going to Carolina

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Experience the ultimate beach getaway at Going to Carolina. This oceanfront Kill Devil Hills vacation rental is...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

5322 - Surf-n-Sunrise

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Looking for a Kill Devil Hills getaway? Look no further than Surf-n-Sunrise! This charming semi-oceanfront townhouse...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...