2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

Villa FourSeasons

Recent upgrades supplied new HVAC system (2 zones), new washer and dryer, new dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave and oven/range, 5 refreshed bathrooms, and new LVP floor in all bedrooms.Located in Duck/ 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Carolina Bliss

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Rd. — Welcome to CAROLINA BLISS, a gorgeous 6,700 sq. ft. getaway designed for memorable gatherings with family and friends. From sunrise to sunset, this 10-bedroom, 10-full and 2-half-bath home offers...

  • Hatteras
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

Sound Waves

"Sound Waves" is a delightful Beach House Resort that sits high on a dune with panoramic views of the ocean and sound. Located 3 lots back (150 yards) from the Oceanfront and about a minute's walk to the beach.  You will find beach chairs, beach...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

TILLETT

Enjoy ocean views without the oceanfront price! This semi-oceanfront Outer Banks rental is conveniently located just a short walk from the heart of Duck dining and shopping. Your furry friend will love walking with you to the beach, just 30 yards...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Moge Tee

QUALITY YOU CAN SEE, FRESHNESS YOU CAN TASTE! Every cup made to order with the freshest ingredients and handcrafted loose leaf tea brewed to perfection! Combining all the natural gifts from mother nature!

Salty Soul

Located in Avon | 4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms Located on a peaceful oceanside street in Avon, Salty Soul, a 4-bedroom/2 bath vacation home is ideally located to allow you to savor ocean vistas and simple beach access. Totally modernized, from...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

GRAND VIEW

Spectacular location on a high dune with panoramic views of ocean and sound - just three lots from oceanfront and beach access. Relax in the 14 x 28 pool and hot tub for 6. Every room has view of ocean or sound. Enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

6344 - Ocean Breeze

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: New roof and siding. Discover the simple pleasures in life at Ocean Breeze! This South Nags Head home has everything you need for...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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. 

Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course, and more, these fitness activities feature a safe environment for families and groups to make memories while getting their heart rate pumping!

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...

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 beaches in America! We are The Outer Bank's Only Ghost Tour that uses Ghost Detectors! Book now for the time of your afterlife! 

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.

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...