2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

Of Pines And Pelicans PI-1

The ultimate Corolla vacation experience awaits you at Of Pines and Pelicans, conveniently located in the Pine Island community in Corolla, with direct beach access right out your front door! With 8 well-appointed en suites with private baths, this...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Blue Moon

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova.  This home is located 3.5 miles from the 4-wheel drive access on-ramp. ** Just a short distance up the 4wd beaches of Corolla, you will find the perfect vacation...

  • Carova
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Shark and Awe

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.You CAN have it all at ‘Shark and Awe’! Not your typical beach cottage, this property was featured in the Outer Banks Parade of Homes and was a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Sunny Shores

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - This shining with bespoke tile floors, hand painted murals, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, walnut floors in the great room and fine detailing throughout. Enter SUNNY SHORES, the ...

  • Rodanthe
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

7021 - The Inn at Rodanthe

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Looking to spend a few Nights In Rodanthe, well look no further! Welcome to The Inn at Rodanthe, an oceanfront...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Marabel-by-the-Sea

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsAppreciate a calming hideaway in this unique home! Bask in the sun while appreciating the seclusion of the fenced-in pool area or savor ocean vistas from the top level while soaking up the sun! Just...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

SANDERLING FANTASEA

Outstanding ocean views from this special vacation home.Level 1:3 bedrooms (1 with King, flat screen TV, private bath; 1 with King & flat screen TV; 1 w/pyramid bunk, trundle & flat screen TV - shared bath with tub & shower); laundry...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
4/25 - 5/2
$2,257  $2,614
$357 off
5/2 - 5/9
$2,897  $3,483
$586 off
5/16 - 5/23
$3,092  $3,483
$391 off
5/30 - 6/6
$5,036  $5,458
$422 off
6/6 - 6/13
$5,487  $6,038
$551 off
6/13 - 6/20
$6,400  $7,052
$652 off
7/11 - 7/18
$7,052  $7,777
$725 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.

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 organization,  conduct their research and hear about some of the discoveries from more than a decade of studies and monitoring. Some of the hundreds of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the area show up so frequently they’ve even been given...

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 factual narration on the bottlenose dolphin, a type of dolphin found along the Atlantic coast. Dolphin mating and birthing can be observed on many cruises. 

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island has become a beloved attraction for Outer Banks vacationers and an annual outing for seasoned visitors who are young and young at heart. The 68,000-square-foot complex covers all aspects of Outer Banks...

Foliage fans and gardening enthusiasts from all over the country will love a day trip to the Elizabethan Gardens. Tucked away in Manteo within the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, this 10 acre Roanoke soundfront locale is home to hundreds of...