2026 Hatteras Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

Kildare 115

Mornings at Kildare start with salty air, coffee on the porch, and the sound of waves just down the street. This classic Duck beach box has been completely refreshed for 2026, with new paint throughout, new flooring, brand-new bathrooms, and a...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

011 | Shaken Not Stirred

Shaken Not Stirred is beautifully decorated with outstanding Ocean Views, a great Beach Front location and only 1 mile from Fish Heads Bar and Grill at the Outer Banks Fishing Pier! This exceptional Oceanfront home is the perfect choice for family...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
7/11 - 7/17
$12,695  $15,795
$3,100 off
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...

Gotta Getaway 331-B

Gotta Getaway? Well, look no further! This comfortable and cozy cottage is located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills at milepost 7. With a king, queen, and full room, this home offers comfort and privacy for a small family or two. Spend an evening...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Kinnakeet Dunes

OCEANFRONT Avon – Due East Rd. – Located on the peaceful Avon beachfront, KINNAKEET DUNES doesn't hold back a single striking sunrise or one memorable moment from being yours. With cavernous, sunny decks providing a front-row seat to the...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

5713 - Na-Ma-Stay

BEACH GEAR INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Na-Ma-Stay will have you in a relaxed, Outer Banks state of mind! Just 0.3 miles from Jennette's Pier, this spacious 5...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

Four Seasons

Upgrades for 2026 include: New furnishings and beds in Duo Bunk Room.Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomCharmingly designed home with fine amenities, gorgeous sunset Audubon vistas, huge pool and direct access to the...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
8/18 - 8/25
$5,068  $6,951
$1,883 off
9/3 - 9/10
$3,563  $4,801
$1,238 off
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...

Imagine

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Ocean Street It's painless to plan the best vacation you can IMAGINE at this premier oceanfront home located on the southern end of Salvo. Let your imagination run wild in the broad outdoor entertainment area featuring a private...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...