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...

Villa Dolce Vita

SOUNDSIDE Salvo — Sunset Ct. — New for 2027! — Surrounded by natural beauty and coastal appeal, VILLA DOLCE VITA was made for savoring the sweet life with the ones you adore most. Designed with huge gatherings in mind, this...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...

WHISPERING WAVES

“Whispering Waves ” is an escape to coastal bliss located in the charming town of Duck, North Carolina. This spacious 5-Bedroom Home with Private Pool and Easy Beach Access is your perfect vacation getaway! It offers the ideal blend of comfort...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
11/15 - 11/22
$1,947  $2,187
$240 off
11/29 - 12/6
$1,880  $2,187
$307 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...

VH214 Paradise By The Sea at Villas of H...

Welcome to Paradise By The Sea at Villas of Hatteras Landing by KEES Vacations! Rarely do getaways have a smaller getaway built into them, but that's exactly what you will find at Hatteras. While the Outer Banks is a place overflowing with culture...

  • Hatteras
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

ABOVE THE SALT

An onsite EV charger and a 32-by-16-foot private pool set the tone at Above The Salt, a seven-bedroom semi-oceanfront Carolina Designs home in Duck. Guests here also unlock the Schooner Ridge clubhouse, where a community pool and tennis courts...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Pelican's Watch

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Full BathroomsImagine waking up to the sounds and smell of the ocean. Getting up early to watch an extraordinary Outer Banks sunrise from your deck. Walking out onto the deck from the living area and your view is...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Mitch's Haven

Nestled within the serene beauty of the Outer Banks, "Mitch's Haven" is a charming vacation rental that seamlessly blends the nostalgia of an almost 80-year-old rustic cottage with modern comfort and amenities. After surviving significant hurricane...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

AV-2A | Dolphin Cove

Take in the sunrise and ocean views from the second-floor porch of "Dolphin Cove." The idyllic Nags Head retreat for you and your family. Hang out by the oceanfront community pool, or you can enjoy the walkway over the dunes to the beach. Elevators...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4

Fish or go a pirating on board the Cap'N Clam

Fun, family-oriented and professional fishing and maritime trips. 

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

Embark on an adventure that you and your crew will never forget with a fun Hatteras Island expedition that is commandeered by Godspeed Charters. This Hatteras village-based charter business features a wide range of activities for families of all...

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the...

Enjoy recreational watersports and guided tours. 

A variety of family-friendly fishing trips and cruises.

Memorable, enjoyable and convenient. The Ocracoke Express is the new and easy passenger & bicycle ferry to Ocracoke. Leave your vehicle behind and sail directly to Ocracoke Village, within walking or biking distance of all the village has to...