2026 Hatteras Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Whalehead in Historic Corolla

The prestigious Whalehead in Historic Corolla has been a dominant attraction to Corolla visitors since it was renovated and opened to the public in 2002. As part of the Historic Corolla Park, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla serves as a northern...

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
3/8 - 3/15
$1,720  $2,187
$467 off
3/15 - 3/22
$1,720  $2,187
$467 off
3/22 - 3/29
$1,720  $2,187
$467 off
3/29 - 4/5
$2,137  $2,338
$201 off
4/19 - 4/26
$1,964  $2,338
$374 off
4/26 - 5/3
$1,991  $2,338
$347 off
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...

Blue Dune

Located in Corolla/ 12 Bedrooms/ 11 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Leave the paved roads and anxiety behind and discover your own slice of heaven at 4x2105, Blue Dune. Approximately 8 miles up the beach, this Brindley...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

382 | Journey's End

Journey's End is a modern Oceanfront home constructed in the traditional Old Nags Head architectural style. Boasting lovely décor, hardwood floors throughout, tongue and groove Juniper walls, 10 Ft. ceilings on the main level, 9 Ft. ceilings on...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

THE TALISMAN

Discover The Talisman — Your Hidden Oasis AwaitsAre you dreaming of an oasis that feels worlds away, yet keeps you close to everything? If so, The Talisman is your perfect vacation destination.Nestled on a lush, wooded lot, this spacious 5-bedroom...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

Salty Shamrock

2024 Bedding configuration change. Pyramid bunk bedroom now has 2 Twin beds instead. Casual, comfortable, and impeccably decorated, this bright and airy townhome is perfect for small families or romantic getaways. Take in the ocean view from the...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80' - 100' feet tall and look...

SHORE-NUF

Enjoy your beach vacation in this cozy and comfortable oceanside bungalow. Shore-Nuf is only a short walk to the beach and to Duck Village to enjoy fantastic shopping and wonderful restaurants.Level 1:Park grill; parkingLevel 2:Great room has a...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
3/7 - 3/14
$914  $1,030
$116 off
3/14 - 3/21
$914  $1,030
$116 off
3/21 - 3/28
$914  $1,030
$116 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,114  $1,181
$67 off
4/18 - 4/25
$1,081  $1,181
$100 off
4/25 - 5/2
$1,064  $1,181
$117 off
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...

Against the Wind

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - NC Hwy. 12 - Formerly Aeolus - Ideally located at one of the most trendy windsurfing destinations on the island. AGAINST THE WIND, a five-bedroom/four full- and one-half home occupies a enormous lot at the end of a peaceful...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms

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

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

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...