2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

K8001 Sundancer at The Village at Nags H...

Welcome to Sundancer by KEES Vacations! Sundancer is a stunning oceanfront retreat in the sought-after Sound-to-Sea community of the Village at Nags Head. This classic Carolina-style, eight-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort and...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

SUNRISE CAY

An oceanside "Rum Shack" cabana bar, complete with a Smart TV, sink and cooler pit, sets the tone at Sunrise Cay, a seven bedroom oceanfront escape from Carolina Designs in Duck. Inside, an elevator glides between three levels of ocean view...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

Westside Story CHA-11

Escape to Westside Story, a beautifully maintained family vacation home located in the quiet South Nags Head community at Milepost 19.5. Perfect for Outer Banks getaways, this inviting beach retreat offers the ideal combination of privacy, comfort...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

La Carolina del Mar

La Carolina del Mar is a calm, design-forward coastal retreat in the Outer Banks, intentionally set up for guests who prefer a quieter, boutique-style stay. With two King bedrooms and two Queen bedrooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, and open, comfortable...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

SPLASH INN

If your ideal vacation spot is a home that “has it all” then look no further! Splash Inn is ready for your good times! With 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, straight shot to ocean, huge 11 x 24 pool, hot tub, game room equipped with full sized...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Mermaid Manor

Time to try “Mermaid Manor”, a beautiful beach house in Ocean Sands Section A, this lovely accommodation is breathtaking. Wait until you see the views over the open land to the ocean from the back and side decks. Panoramic beauty, magnificent...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

Jewel of the Isle

Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 8 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsJewel of the Isle provides a comfortable and well-maintained space for huge groups visiting Pine Island. This home is decorated with care and laid out to accommodate families...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...