2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

PEARL SANDS

Overview Come relax and enjoy the ocean views amidst the coastal vibe that is Pearl Sands. Enjoy cooking in the kitchen or, better yet, relax on the numerous decks that are furnished with tables and chairs to watch the ocean or the...

  • Corolla
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 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...

BLUE BREEZE

Overview A stunning, custom designed and decorated, 8-bedroom vacation home located on the oceanfront in Nags Head - Blue Breeze is one you'll want to experience! Amenities to enjoy include a rec room, private theater, a private pool...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

FIN AND FEATHER

Overview Gather your treasured flock of family and friends to vacation together at Fin and Feather, a lovely seaside retreat in South Nags Head with ocean and sound views, a delightful list of amenities, and eight bedrooms with private...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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...

K6330 Zensation 14 Bedroom Home at Tarhe...

Welcome to Zensation At Tarheel Shores By KEES Vacations! This pristine home offers 14 bedrooms, 14-and-two half-baths. Located in the heart of Salvo, this luxurious home is within walking distance of the beach. Outside the home, relax by the...

  • Salvo
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • 16 Bathrooms
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

WHITEWATER WINDS

Overview An unparalleled combination of impressive comfort and oceanside charm awaits at Whitewater Winds, a 10-bedroom retreat in the coveted Pine Island community of Corolla. Situated directly on the pristine Atlantic coastline, the ocean is...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
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...

Beach'n Sunrise 215

Enjoy a captivating OBX sunrise from the spacious decks of this well-equipped semi-oceanfront property! Beach’n Sunrise has everything you could possibly desire with a convenient location on the Beach Road to local amenities and the Atlantic...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
8/16 - 8/23
$3,966  $4,323
$357 off
8/23 - 8/30
$3,469  $3,826
$357 off
8/30 - 9/6
$3,113  $3,470
$357 off
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

OSPREYS CATCH

Water views surround “Osprey’s Catch”, a spacious oceanside Outer Banks home located high on a hill just a mile north of the town of Duck. This home is characterized by panoramic sound views to the west and ocean views to the east from the...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
8/22 - 8/29
$4,974  $5,736
$762 off
8/29 - 9/5
$4,524  $4,954
$430 off
9/5 - 9/12
$4,172  $4,563
$391 off
9/12 - 9/19
$3,718  $4,081
$363 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,658  $4,081
$423 off
9/26 - 10/3
$3,708  $4,081
$373 off
10/10 - 10/17
$3,728  $4,081
$353 off
10/17 - 10/24
$3,024  $3,298
$274 off
10/24 - 10/31
$3,142  $3,298
$156 off
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!

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. 

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...