2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Angel of the Isle

Pine Island is a vacationers paradise, with 2 community pools, multiple basketball courts, playgrounds, racquet and fitness facilities (for a fee), paths and trails in a beautiful setting along the ocean. All of this, plus restaurants and shops...

  • Corolla
  • 9 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...

7102 - Sweet Haven

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Sweet Haven! This charming beach cottage is the ultimate getaway spot for your perfect family vacation. Enjoy beautiful views of the...

  • Waves
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Laughing Duck

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full BathroomsThis roomy and delightfully decorated home has ocean, sound, and lighthouse vistas! Retreat from the heat with a cool dip in its shining private pool. Savor spectacular sunrises and sunsets from its...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

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
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

Newmania

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore to vacation in this striking and freshly refreshed semi-oceanfront home that has all the bells and whistles!  Savor your morning coffee on the deck with...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
8/30 - 9/6
$4,847  $6,609
$1,762 off
9/13 - 9/20
$3,745  $5,034
$1,289 off
9/20 - 9/27
$3,666  $4,922
$1,256 off
9/27 - 10/4
$3,666  $4,922
$1,256 off
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

SOLANA

You and your family are in for a treat with this spacious and beautifully decorated home located in a secluded, wooded setting. Equipped to accommodate a large family, this home offers a great room with a large deck and screened porch, recreation...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Let the Good Tides Roll EE-104

Let the Good Tides Roll at this breathtaking semi-oceanfront retreat in Nags Head! Just 980 feet from the nearest beach access, this spacious and well-appointed home offers top-tier amenities, stylish interiors, and a prime location for the ultimate...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...