2026 Hatteras Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

The Pup Deck

The Pup Deck is a pet-friendly home that sits on the ocean side of NC-12, with the beach less than a quarter mile walk away (with no streets to cross!). The home is also close to Currituck sound, so grab the kayak and enjoy the calm waters.  Every...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

CASA TUA

12 bedrooms, each with its own private bath, set the tone at Casa Tua, a Carolina Designs home in the Whalehead neighborhood of Corolla where an elevator reaches all levels and a rooftop deck rises as high as the house for 360-degree views...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Still Salty

Welcome to Still Salty (formerly known as Lazy Lizard)! Under new ownership and refreshed for the 2026 season, this oceanfront retreat continues its legacy of hosting incredible Outer Banks vacations. If you're searching for an oceanfront home that...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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...

Footloose

Have a stress free and easy vacation at ‘Footloose’! Enjoy your own private pool on the oceanfront and great views from the top-level living room and decks. Hickory floors, granite, stainless steel appliances and beachy cottage décor invite...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

OB'Xcape

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomOB’Xcape has everything to make your dream beach vacation come true! Located in a gated community, you'll have access to an outdoor pool, a recreation center with a bathhouse...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Edge of the World

OCEANSIDE Avon – Sandfiddler Ln. –Discover your own slice of heaven at the EDGE OF THE WORLD, a home that envelopes you in a comfortable, coastal warmth. Knotty pine walls lending a nostalgic appeal seamlessly coexist with all the modern...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

LandShark

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 4 Full BathroomsLand Shark has something for everybody in your family: three 50" flat-screen TVs, Xbox 360, humongous movie library, bicycles and everything you need for the beach. One of the closest villas to the...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
9/12 - 9/19
$1,577  $1,688
$111 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,375  $1,464
$89 off
9/21 - 9/28
$2,495  $3,025
$530 off
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.