2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

Outer Banks Map
Carova Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Manteo Nags Head Wanchese Rodanthe Waves Salvo Avon Buxton Frisco Hatteras Ocracoke
Events
(More Events)
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...

SHORE-NUF

Enjoy your beach vacation in this cozy and comfortable oceanside bungalow. Shore-Nuf is only a short walk to the beach and to Duck Village to enjoy fantastic shopping and wonderful restaurants.Level 1:Park grill; parkingLevel 2:Great room has a...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
9/19 - 9/26
$1,239  $1,260
$21 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,239  $1,260
$21 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,239  $1,260
$21 off
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...

K9047 Metamorphoseas 12 Bedroom Home in ...

Welcome To Metamorphoseas By KEES Vacations! Now available for 2026! Farmdog Cabana Services from 05/03/2026 to 09/18/2026 & 05/02/2027 to 09/17/2027. Metamorphoseas, where luxury and oceanfront living come together in perfect harmony. This...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 14 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...

Reel Retreat

Upgrades for 2026 Include Entire House Repainted and New Carpet on the Stairs!Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomIt's time for a Reel Retreat! Located on a huge lot in Ocean Sands (section A), this pretty 5 bedroom...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

K7012 Sounds Good at Kill Devil Hills

Welcome to Sounds Good by KEES Vacations! Sounds Good is a 3-bedroom home in Kill Devil Hills and is the perfect location for all OBX adventures. A gorgeous 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath, beach home located near many shops and restaurants, this vacation...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Coastal Comfort

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Bring your family to enjoy “Coastal Comfort,” an absolutely lovely cottage by the sea! Just a five-minute walk to the beach for a day in the sun...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

Dream Come True 62

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular Ocean Sands community, Dream Come True is the perfect Corolla vacation rental for families. With contemporary furnishings and stylish vinyl plank flooring throughout, this home offers a bright...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

1544 - Tranquility

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Living Room furniture. Tranquility awaits you on the Outer Banks! Tranquility is a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath vacation rental home located...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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 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.

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...