2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

SHIP CO.

This oceanside home is in a perfect location: close to the beach in a quiet, low-traffic neighborhood. Come spend that long-awaited rest from your hectic life right here.Level 1:2 bedrooms (1 with Twins, 1 with Queen with flat screen TV and deck...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
5/8 - 5/15
$2,409  $2,746
$337 off
5/15 - 5/22
$2,409  $2,746
$337 off
5/22 - 5/29
$2,863  $3,264
$401 off
5/29 - 6/5
$3,682  $4,228
$546 off
6/5 - 6/12
$4,224  $4,866
$642 off
6/12 - 6/19
$4,714  $5,402
$688 off
6/26 - 7/3
$5,397  $5,931
$534 off
7/3 - 7/10
$5,397  $5,931
$534 off
7/31 - 8/7
$5,816  $5,931
$115 off
8/14 - 8/21
$4,405  $4,547
$142 off
8/21 - 8/28
$3,354  $3,561
$207 off
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

Whimseagull Waves

OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Bring your family to WHIMSEAGULL WAVES this year for a playful island vacation. This alluring oceanfront home located on a peaceful cul de sac is decorated in appealing beach decor. The broad pool area provides...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

5619 - Pura Vida

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Community coin laundry will now be lock and code by May 2026. NEW FOR 2025: Home will have all new...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

SUN CATCHER

Overview Sun Catcher captures all that the Outer Banks has to offer in a beautiful oceanfront Whalehead estate. Every thoughtful detail--the oceanfront pool and hot tub, the game room with kitchenette, a private bath for each...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

Carpe Duckem

Enjoy all that Duck has to offer at this lovely Outer Banks vacation rental. Plenty of room, a private pool, and many more convenient amenities await you at ‘Carpe Duckem’. It’s an easy walk for a day at the beach, or you can spend your time...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

134 | Pirates & Parrots

Welcome to Pirates & Parrots your easygoing coastal escape in the heart of Avalon Beach. Just a flip-flop stroll from the ocean, fishing pier, and some of the area's favorite restaurants and shops, this ideal home away offers the perfect blend...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Soulshine

OCEANSIDE Salvo - Colony Drive - Let your SOULSHINE this year at this beautiful home in peaceful Salvo village, with convenient beach access just a few mins. walk from the home. Park in the deep, shaded carport and unpack your body boards and hot...

  • Salvo
  • 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...