2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

Bay Breeze

SOUNDFRONT Avon – Portside Dr. – Feel the salty breeze at BAY BREEZE. TTake in the island air on the adjoining boardwalk with private entry to a sandy soundfront beach, ideal for windsurfers, fishermen, and families, and appreciate effortless...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

Maison des Jeux

Bring the whole family for an unforgettable Outer Banks escape at Maison des Jeux, a spacious seven-bedroom Oceanside retreat in the sought-after Ocean Sands community of Corolla. Thoughtfully designed with families in mind, this beautifully...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

Sandpiper 365

This charming, three-bedroom home sits close to the heart of Kill Devil Hills at milepost 8. With its great location, this home is close to the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Jockey's Ridge State Park, local fishing piers, and many local...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

ENDLESS SUMMER

Summer never has to end in this OBX vacation rental. Take a dip in the private pool, unwind in the hot tub, or soak up some sun on the deck. The great room is lighted by warm sunlight streaming through the windows and has tons of seating to gather...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/16 - 8/23
$2,695  $2,955
$260 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,197  $2,383
$186 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,047  $2,216
$169 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,806  $1,958
$152 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,776  $1,958
$182 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,802  $1,958
$156 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,806  $1,958
$152 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,806  $1,958
$152 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,500  $1,618
$118 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,567  $1,618
$51 off
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...

OCEAN VIEW

Discover your perfect Corolla getaway at Ocean View, a spectacular semi-oceanfront retreat just steps from the sand with breathtaking views of the Atlantic. Ideal for families or large groups, this 6-bedroom home blends spacious indoor living with...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
2/7 - 2/14
$2,095  $2,667
$572 off
2/14 - 2/21
$2,095  $2,667
$572 off
2/21 - 2/28
$2,095  $2,667
$572 off
2/28 - 3/7
$2,095  $2,667
$572 off
3/7 - 3/14
$2,095  $2,667
$572 off
3/14 - 3/21
$2,095  $2,667
$572 off
3/21 - 3/28
$2,095  $2,667
$572 off
3/28 - 4/4
$2,392  $2,817
$425 off
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Tide Watcher

Located in Kill Devil Hills/ 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate this appealing vacation home that offers everything you need to create vacation memories. Located at Milepost 9.5, this semi-oceanfront home...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
8/16 - 8/23
$4,843  $5,303
$460 off
8/26 - 9/2
$3,957  $4,319
$362 off
9/22 - 9/29
$2,304  $2,304
$0 off
9/30 - 10/7
$2,304  $2,304
$0 off
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...

605 | Cedar Island

This Cozy, Nicely Decorated Beach home offers Ocean to Sound Views and Convenient Access to the Beach is only 300 Feet Away. Located in the South Creek Acres community in South Nags Head provides members a Community Swimming Pool and Tennis Courts...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
7/4 - 7/10
$2,495  $3,895
$1,400 off
7/11 - 7/17
$2,495  $3,895
$1,400 off
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! 

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.

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...