2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Dolphin View Hideaway

Located in Rodanthe | 8 Bedrooms | 6 Full Bathrooms | 2 Half BathroomsSEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates. Savor laid-back luxury living at DOLPHIN VIEW HIDEAWAY.  As close as you can get to being Oceanfront without the oceanfront...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

SAPPHIRE BY THE SEA

Discover Sapphire by the Sea in Kill Devil Hills, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where four levels of living space, nine bedrooms with private baths, and a semi-covered private pool set the stage for a brilliant Outer Banks getaway. This...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
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...

Bayside Sunset

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomTucked into the trees, your family will adore this generously furnished vacation home with your own private pool and decks to watch the pretty Outer Banks sunsets. With all the...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

656 | Terrill Cottage

Semi-Oceanfront, Kitty HawkThis comfortable Kitty Hawk Semi-Oceanfront home features a great location just across the street from the Ocean & is located only 220 feet from the Beach Access at Tateway Road. Nicely furnished & well-equipped...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/23 - 8/29
$1,795  $1,995
$200 off
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...

1832 - Beach Happy

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Don't worry...Beach Happy! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo rental is located in the heart of Corolla at Indian Summer Condos. As a guest at...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

BEACH PALACE

Discover BEACH PALACE in Kill Devil Hills, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where 13 bedrooms, an elevator, and a 34-foot private pool meet sweeping ocean and Wright Brothers Monument views. This oceanfront Outer Banks estate at Milepost...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • 13.5 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Beach Blessing WHL-1045

Enjoy ocean views and a short walk to the beach at Beach Blessing, a gorgeous oceanside home in Corolla ready to host your family’s next Outer Banks getaway! Take in the ocean breezes from three levels of decks, take a dip in the private 14x28...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
8/23 - 8/30
$4,759  $4,959
$200 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...