2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Island Breeze

Upgrades in 2025 included interior and exterior painting, new linens, and drapes. Located in Corolla/ 8 Bedrooms/ 7 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsFeel your Corolla vacation in this roomy 8-bedroom Pine Island getaway. Designed for sizable groups...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

Sunset Watch

SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Live Oak Ct - This splendid soundfront getaway is ideal for taking in the vistas and experiencing the ultimate SUNSET WATCH. After a busy day of kiteboarding, take a exhilarating dip in the private pool with your very own Tiki Bar...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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...

Broja Capri 83-K

This breezy vacation home has everything that a family (or two!) would need to get the very most of Corolla with all it has to offer. In the Ocean Sands community and in great proximity to the beautiful northern beaches, this cottage is ideal for...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

5450 - Wench's Pad 3

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Looking for an Outer Banks rental with easy beach access and space for all? Look no further than Wench's Pad 3! his...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

4012 - Bella Vista

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Bella Vista is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom Duck vacation rental ready for you and your family to enjoy! This Duck rental is conveniently located near...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

5747 - Morning Glory

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS A PET FREE HOME. Spend your Outer Banks vacation at Morning Glory! Located in South Nags Head, this quaint...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

ANCHORED INN

This Oceanside home in the town of Corolla, has all you need for a memorable family vacation, and more! Anchored Inn is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath Outer Banks Vacation Rental and is well equipped for your perfect beach getaway! This home offers a private...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/31 - 6/7
$2,845  $3,252
$407 off
6/7 - 6/14
$3,305  $3,773
$468 off
7/5 - 7/12
$3,972  $4,577
$605 off
7/12 - 7/19
$4,179  $4,577
$398 off
8/2 - 8/9
$4,179  $4,577
$398 off
8/9 - 8/16
$3,476  $3,853
$377 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,685  $3,049
$364 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,433  $2,766
$333 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,260  $2,563
$303 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...