2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

ATLANTIC BREEZES SOUTH

We've added over 1,000 square feet of synthetic decking with an outdoor shower stall and a foot shower! One of the original 'flat-tops' in Southern Shores - this airy, bright duplex is across the street from the beach access (15 yards), and has the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Coastal Breeze

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves — Lee O'Neal Ln. — New Construction for 2026! — Looking for a reason to exhale to drift your way? You’ll find it at COASTAL BREEZE, a brand new five-bedroom/four-full and two-half home that offers the ideal blend of...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 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...

Pelican's Perch HCA-19

Come visit Pelican’s Perch, a well-appointed 2800 sq ft home. Pelican’s Perch features all of the most important amenities for your perfect beach getaway. The 6-person hot tub is located on the top deck with year-round ocean views and cool...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

6004 - Atlantic Oasis

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Atlantic Oasis, your perfect getaway nestled in the heart of Nags Head. This charming 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom oceanside home offers a...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses...

BELLA

Overview Elevate your next vacation experience with a home designed to impress! Perched on a high oceanside dune offering ocean and sound vistas, Bella is a Tuscan-inspired retreat that evokes the upscale warmth and comfort one would...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

Aqua Dreams

Looking for your Oceanfront Dream vacation home? Look no further! Aqua Dreams is one of the most private Oceanfront homes in Nags Head, full of warm & thoughtful touches that will make you want to return year after year. Enjoy the luxury of...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

K5502 Pelicans Perch at Shallowbag Bay

Welcome to Pelicans Perch 3 Bedroom Condo at Shallowbag Bay by KEES Vacations! This meticulously maintained soundfront condominium is nestled in the waterways of Manteo. This prime spot right on the bay is ideal for the family's fishers, as well as...

  • Manteo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...