2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

Bryson-Herrick

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. - This home is the ideal spot for your family vacation. There's something for everybody in the open-floor-plan oceanfront home. Wake up in the morning to the brilliant ocean-side sunrise. Appreciate cooking in the...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

K9030 The Mist a Spot at Sound Sea

Welcome to The Mist a Spot at Sound Sea by KEES Vacations! If you're interested in a laid-back vacation by the beach, then Duck in the Outer Banks is a hard spot to beat! It's a town which is revered for its small-town atmosphere, family businesses...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

The Sand Bar 61-O

The Sand Bar is the perfect location for your Outer Banks getaway. Panoramic views of the ocean can be seen from almost every room in the house. Enjoy the comfort of your private 23x11 pool and expansive deck areas. The large living room has...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
6/21 - 6/28
$12,018  $12,318
$300 off
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Blue Moon

Built and furnished with families in mind you'll find everything you need for the perfect family vacation for all ages. Rest easy and enjoy the quiet and low traffic area of Crown Point. Much to your delight you'll find ample community amenities...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
6/29 - 7/6
$4,772  $5,042
$270 off
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

5606 - Heron Cove 102N

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Unit 102N – First Floor Condo. Spacious, well-maintained dune front condo on first floor. Furnished deck and community pool! Condo has stereo...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

SHARON MEMORIES

Top floor ocean views and total relaxation await you in this well-equipped home with a private pool in a quiet residential neighborhood, convenient to shopping and restaurants yet only steps to the beach. Less than a 2-minute walk (100 yards...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/23 - 5/30
$2,184  $2,472
$288 off
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

718 | Spirit Of Kitty Hawk

The "Spirit Of Kitty Hawk" has added a luggage lift for the 2026 season. The top and mid-level private suites now have tiled walk-in showers (bath tubs removed), and the parking area has been expanded. Your family is sure to enjoy the great Ocean...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

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...