2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

Blue Heaven

Now offering Flex Stay (3-Nighttime Minimum) from September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026!Located in Kitty Hawk / 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsBlue Heaven is newly furnished and decorated throughout and includes a new six-person hot tub for 2026...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

1st Wave

OCEANFRONT Waves - O'Neal Road - Be the 1st to catch the sun and surf at 1st WAVE, a luxury home boasting wide ocean frontage that will make you feel like #1! Located on a peaceful cul de sac, this gorgeously decorated home lends a boutique hotel...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Russ-lynn Dunes S-114

Russ-Lynn Dunes is nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in Hatteras Colony only two lots from the Salvo oceanfront making this classic beach cottage a gem for your family. Enjoy the open feeling of a combination living, dining and kitchen area where all...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Beach Therapy

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe – Mirlo Beach – There’s no better place to soothe the soul than at BEACH THERAPY, a freshly refreshed eight-bedroom/seven-full and one-half-bath home just steps away from both ocean and sound and worlds away from...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

DAISY'S DUNE

Suspended between the first and second floor decks, the 45-foot private pool at Daisy's Dune gives you a unique view over the ocean while you lounge poolside. This brand new 20 bedroom oceanfront home from Carolina Designs sits at Milepost 9.5...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • 18 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

The Beach House in Waves

OCEANSIDE Waves – Sea Isle Hills Dr. THE BEACH HOME IN WAVES is an adorable beach home just a short walk from the beach with access just at the end of the street. Your family will adore the tasteful beachy décor and fresh luxury package. The...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

PELICAN COVE

Pelican Cove is a seven-bedroom Carolina Designs retreat in Duck Landing with a 32-foot private pool, hot tub, and beach access 321 yards away. Guests also enjoy discounted golf fees and community pool access. Two dogs are welcome. Add a...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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 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.

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...

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...