2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

5176 - Sandy Bottoms

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Want to live like a local? Head over to Sandy Bottoms! Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, Sandy Bottoms is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rental...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

SOLMATE 568

Magnificent ocean views are yours in this oceanfront paradise! SOLMATE is a fully equipped property with beautiful decor, a large recreation room with a pool table and a kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator, a private pool, and hot tub. The...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

THE OBX RX

If salt air and fresh breezes are what the doctor ordered, then this is the home for you! When you come to the Outer Banks for a beach vacation, if you want to see, hear and smell the ocean from your beach home, and this home delivers! Located at...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/25 - 10/2
$2,063  $2,478
$415 off
10/2 - 10/9
$2,063  $2,478
$415 off
10/9 - 10/16
$2,063  $2,478
$415 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,826  $2,130
$304 off
10/23 - 10/30
$1,871  $2,130
$259 off
11/6 - 11/13
$1,772  $1,979
$207 off
11/13 - 11/20
$1,772  $1,979
$207 off
11/27 - 12/4
$1,883  $1,979
$96 off
12/4 - 12/11
$1,859  $1,979
$120 off
12/11 - 12/18
$1,893  $1,979
$86 off
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

PELICANS NEST

Enjoy spectacular views in an intimate community of Nags Head style townhouses. Each home features 2,000 square feet of living area.10 yards to beach access. Pelican Watch complex has great beach access and is next door to the Kitty Hawk Pier and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

1398 - Decked Out

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Decked Out, where your Corolla vacation is sure to be spectacular. This 7 bedroom, 6 bathroom home is located in the Whalehead Beach...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

Shore Sounds Good

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — A Hatteras Island vacation SHORE SOUNDS GOOD - especially at this attractively maintained home on a lake in the heart of Avon. Two docks for fishing, crabbing or launching kayaks to paddle in the lake offer a...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

5240 - The Sea Spirit

MP 7. Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! The Sea Spirit is a magnificent 10-bedroom, 11.5-bathroom Outer Banks rental located in Kill Devil Hills. The Sea Spirit is the epitome of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 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...

The Museum of the Sea in Buxton, North Carolina, is a delightful treasure trove for those fascinated by maritime history and culture. This charming museum offers visitors an engaging glimpse into the rich heritage of the coastal region, showcasing...