2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

Beach House

OCEANVIEW Buxton - Old Lighthouse Rd. - (Formerly The Playhouse Too) A pleasant short walk to the ocean, BEACH HOME makes your stay on Hatteras Island so much fun! Walk to the most famed surfing break on the east coast, bicycle to the most famed...

  • Buxton
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

721 | Gouldin Sands

Gouldin Sands is a terrific Outer Banks Beach Cottage that is comfortably furnished, provides a great location on 1 ½ lots that is excellent for vacationers that bring kayaks, catamarans, canoes, and fishing boats with direct access to the beach...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Seas the Day

OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean View Dr. – It’s time to SEAS THE DAY at this oceanfront home. In the heart of Avon village, this home will be the star of your vacation. The ocean is your backyard and the vistas are killer. Enter the first level of...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

HARTS DESIRE II

Secluded, Oceanside home located on Circle Drive pond front. Fish, feed the turtles, or just enjoy the view from the rear deck. A short 280 foot walk to two beach accesses with no major roads to cross. Easy access to dining and shopping in Duck...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
7/24 - 7/31
$2,360  $2,813
$453 off
8/21 - 8/28
$1,696  $2,023
$327 off
8/28 - 9/4
$1,530  $1,799
$269 off
9/4 - 9/11
$1,455  $1,683
$228 off
9/11 - 9/18
$1,289  $1,498
$209 off
9/18 - 9/25
$1,289  $1,498
$209 off
9/25 - 10/2
$1,311  $1,498
$187 off
10/2 - 10/9
$1,341  $1,498
$157 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,179  $1,251
$72 off
10/23 - 10/30
$1,179  $1,251
$72 off
11/6 - 11/13
$1,029  $1,101
$72 off
11/13 - 11/20
$1,029  $1,101
$72 off
11/20 - 11/27
$1,029  $1,101
$72 off
11/27 - 12/4
$1,029  $1,101
$72 off
12/4 - 12/11
$1,029  $1,101
$72 off
12/11 - 12/18
$1,029  $1,101
$72 off
12/18 - 12/25
$1,029  $1,101
$72 off
12/25 - 1/1
$1,070  $1,101
$31 off
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Lazy Days and Nites

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Lazy Days and Nites is all about kicking back and unwinding, whether you're soaking up the sun by day or enjoying fun and games by night. Each of its...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

A-B-CEAS (form. A Sea-Nic Escape)

With open space on both sides in Ocean Sands, “ABCeas” sits only 100 yards from the beach, offering stunning ocean and dune views right from the living room. Tired of just one pool? ABCeas offers two! Enjoy both a private pool and hot tub, plus...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/30 - 9/6
$2,711  $2,957
$246 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,523  $2,740
$217 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,191  $5,127
$2,936 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,159  $5,127
$2,968 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,186  $5,127
$2,941 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,197  $5,127
$2,930 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,197  $5,127
$2,930 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,845  $1,997
$152 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,910  $1,997
$87 off
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Proud Pelican PW-12

Tastefully decorated in a casual yet elegant style, Proud Pelican is a true Outer Banks gem, featuring endless ocean views and a level of comfort that will keep you coming back year after year. Relax and enjoy the cool Atlantic breeze from your...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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 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...

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. 

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...