2026 Buxton Rainy Day Activities Guide

Outer Banks Map
Carova Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Manteo Nags Head Wanchese Rodanthe Waves Salvo Avon Buxton Frisco Hatteras Ocracoke
Events
(More Events)
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

7201 - Carol's Soundfront Castle

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Feel like royalty in "Carol's Soundfront Castle" during your next vacation! This magnificent home will delight the water sports enthusiast. With...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

K4223 Mermaid Cottage at Beacon Quarters

Welcome to Mermaid Cottage at Beacon Quarters by KEES Vacations! Enjoy understated elegance in this luxury condo within the soothing and brand new Corolla community. The whole group will enjoy private community access to the sandy oceanfront, while...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

SNOW GOOSE

At this semi-oceanfront gem, just one lot from the ocean, enjoy coffee or cocktails on the upper deck while watching dolphins splashing and pelicans diving into the ocean or relax on the lower deck rope swing for two to the sound of crashing...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

1606 - Shades of Sand

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Patio furniture in courtyard to be installed mid-June 2025. Located in the popular Buck Island subdivision, Shades of Sand is...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

7039 - A Wave From It All

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Your time at the beach is well spent at A Wave From It All. This tropical seaside cottage is just a short walk away...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

4751 - Purple Passion

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Relax by the sea at Purple Passion! Located just a short walk away from the beach access with shopping and dining nearby, Purple Passion is...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

3945 - Sea Lodge II

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Fully equipped for maximum comfort, "Sea Lodge II" was designed for casual yet fine living. Splash around in your...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms

An Italian and American restaurant with a huge recreation room including pool tables.