2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Baydream

Located in Duck / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full BathroomsNature lovers, birders and beachcombers, this home welcomes you! Baydream is the ideal setting for sound activities with a short nature trail walk to the beach. Sit on your private dock and savor the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Anchors Away

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.It’s time to enjoy world-class Corolla beaches at their best! Really want to get away from it all?  Head to “Anchor’s Away”, located in...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

K0540 Sunnyside 2 Bedroom Townhome at Wr...

Welcome to Sunnyside at Wrightsville Landing by KEES Vacations! Location is everything at Sunnyside at Wrightsville Landing. Within walking distance to the ocean, stores, and popular restaurants, you will love staying here. Centrally located in...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Sea Castle

OCEANFRONT Waves - Mac-Oca Dr. Appreciate the island lifestyle and a touch of the royal treatment with a stay at decadent SEA CASTLE. This towering oceanfront palace offers front row vistas from multiple levels of decks, and regal amenities around...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

Homeplace

“Homeplace” is in Old Nags Head Place, a great location for your family at the beach! “Homeplace” has a private pool that is indeed private, with vegetation and trees behind the pool fence. The hot tub is located right on the pool deck so...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

OBXcape

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomPrepare to be impressed with the warmth and comfort of this Outer Banks Xcape with gracious decorations, delightful woodwork, many amenities and astounding vistas of both the ocean and...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Salty Bunker

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Welcome to your coastal retreat at Seascape Golf Course! This stunning house boasts exquisite décor and convenient amenities, making it the perfect...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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. 

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...

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...