2026 Hatteras Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

18S-F | Eighteen South Unit F

Major renovations for the 2026 season have been completed and include new flooring throughout (premium vinyl plank in living area and bedrooms, tile in kitchen and baths), new kichen counters, and freshly painted cabinetry. Great Views of the Ocean...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

BEYOND THE SEA

Beyond The Sea devotes an entire ground floor to play: a putt-putt golf area, a sports bar with billiards, and a cinema-style theater with a projection screen and tiered seating for 14. Add 12 bedrooms, an elevator, and views of both the ocean...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
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...

Silver Tides 111-B

Beautiful home in Carolina Dunes. Relax and enjoy your own private pool with professionally landscaped fenced in area. Also available for your enjoyment is your own private hot tub. Short distance to the beach and the sound. Silver Tides will help...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

FOUR LEAF PLOVER

Rack up an evening in the ground-floor recreation room of Four Leaf Plover, a six-bedroom Duck estate from Carolina Designs where every bedroom has its own private bath. An elevator glides between levels, and a poolside cabana sits beside the...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions...

SANDY PAWS

Relax in this beautiful and spacious oceanside home that meets all your vacation needs. Great for the large family, Sandy Paws is exceptionally equipped and professionally decorated. The large rooms accentuate the comfortable, airy feel of...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

Family Tradition

You'll want to make 'Family Tradition' your family's Outer Banks tradition for years to come... The open floor plan offers plenty of room for your entire family. The upper level floor features a large great room with flat screen TV and gas...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

1755 - Don't Worry Beach Happy

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Don't Worry Beach Happy is the ultimate Corolla vacation home. This 5 bedroom 5 bathroom is located in the heart of...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms

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...