2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Jewel of the Isle

Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 8 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsJewel of the Isle provides a comfortable and well-maintained space for sizable groups visiting Pine Island. This home is decorated with care and laid out to accommodate families...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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...

487 | Lucky Stella

OCEAN VIEWS!!! Situated on one of the highest dunes in Kitty Hawk, this home boasts Views of the Ocean & Golf Course. Spacious enough for Two Families, Lucky Stella has something to offer each member of your group. The kids will love hanging...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

SOUTHERN ACCENT

240 yards to beach access.Level 1:Den with small refrigerator, CATV, stereo/CD player.Level 2:Bedroom (with King, with TV and private bath with low threshold shower).Level 3:3 bedrooms (1 with Twins private bath with tub and shower;  1 Daybed with...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/21 - 8/28
$4,581  $5,874
$1,293 off
8/28 - 9/4
$4,809  $5,874
$1,065 off
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

Seas Of Sun 87-C

You'll have tons of fun in Seas of Sun with your own private 12x20 pool and hot tub, sun and shade decks, and screened porch. Play basketball and volleyball all day and enjoy playing billiards in the game room. This home boasts comfortable bedding...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Hatteras Paradise HL-8

Experience your own Hatteras Paradise! This gorgeous oceanfront home offers endless ocean views and all of the family-friendly amenities your family needs for the perfect Outer Banks vacation!Indulge yourself in the 15x30 private pool, which opens...

  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

101 | Sea Scout

Oceanfront w/Outstanding Ocean & Beach Views. This Traditional Kitty Hawk Beach Cottage is Located Right On the Beach. Your Family will Love being this Close to the Ocean while Enjoying All the Comforts of Home.Ground Level: Parking, Steps to...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
8/15 - 8/21
$2,995  $3,295
$300 off
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



K7107 Coastal Unwind 4 Bedroom Home in K...

Welcome to Coastal Unwind by KEES Vacations! New to KEES for 2026! Welcome to your next relaxing retreat in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, where modern style meets the laid back charm of the Outer Banks. Whether you're exploring the peaceful Bay...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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. 

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! 

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!

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...