2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

K6602 Stargazer 10 Bedroom Oceanfront Ho...

Welcome to Stargazer 10-bedroom Oceanfront Home at Hatteras Island Reserve! Brand new oceanfront vacation rental home available to rent starting spring 2026! KEES Vacations invites you to the Outer Banks' newest oceanfront community, Hatteras Island...

  • Hatteras
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 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...

6300 - Sea Master

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: New flooring and furniture. Enjoy on the beach with SPECTACULAR sunrises and ocean views from both...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

K7022 Just Go With It 3 Bedroom Home in ...

Welcome to Just Go With It by KEES Vacations! Make some memories at this 3-Bedroom, 3-Bathroom beach home with close proximity to the beach, shopping and fantastic restaurants. You are also close to the Wright Brothers Memorial. On the first level...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

4110 - Coop's Cottage

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS IS A PET FREE HOME. NEW FOR 2025: Queen Bedroom's Bathroom Renovated. Coop's Cottage is located on the Duck...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

Shifting Sands

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Dory Road - Mornings provide the sunrise over the ocean and evenings provide the sunset over the sound. A more calming vacation cannot be found! Just 3 tons from the ocean leaves only a short walk to the beach. Ground level...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

The Crewe's Nest

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Fifth St. - THE CREWE'S NEST is the ideal spot for your next beach vacation. Located two tons from the beach, the ocean breeze makes the home feel oceanfront. You can't beat the value! The first level is home to three roomy...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Stopp Inn & Relax CSC-3F

Stopp Inn and Relax is a beautifully furnished, 2 story, 3 bed/3 bath townhome with beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main living area, pristine carpet in the bedrooms, and partial ocean views. Stopp Inn and Relax is one of the units that...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
5/31 - 6/7
$3,829  $4,329
$500 off
6/7 - 6/14
$4,048  $4,798
$750 off
6/14 - 6/21
$4,852  $5,602
$750 off
6/21 - 6/28
$5,243  $5,993
$750 off
6/28 - 7/5
$5,338  $5,588
$250 off
7/5 - 7/12
$5,338  $5,588
$250 off
8/2 - 8/9
$5,338  $5,588
$250 off
8/16 - 8/23
$4,322  $4,572
$250 off
8/23 - 8/30
$3,796  $4,046
$250 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...