2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

SEACRET GETAWAY

Carolina Designs invites you to SEACRET GETAWAY, a Southern Shores retreat with stunning contemporary design just 112 yards from beach access. This custom-built 2022 flattop home sits surrounded by mature live oak trees on a quiet dead-end street...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

5420 - The Galleon

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! The Galleon located at Milepost 14 in Nags Head. This functional home sits just across the road from the ocean...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

CAPTAINS COVE

Located directly across the street from the beach at MP 2.5, this wonderful beach cottage offers unobstructed ocean views from the front screened porch. Enjoy your favorite book or beverage while taking in the sites and breezes or stroll to the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
8/22 - 8/29
$1,837  $2,207
$370 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,648  $1,939
$291 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,373  $1,587
$214 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,408  $1,587
$179 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,408  $1,587
$179 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,408  $1,587
$179 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,291  $1,449
$158 off
10/31 - 11/7
$1,291  $1,299
$8 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,246  $1,299
$53 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,261  $1,299
$38 off
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...

This One's for You!

New for 2026: Addition of a Hot Tub!Located in Corolla / 5 Bedroom / 5 Full Bathrooms / 3 Half Bathrooms (2 indoor, 1 poolside)You'll be amazed by this pretty bespoke-constructed home with handsome ocean vistas! Located just a short walk from the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
9/7 - 9/14
$5,991  $6,991
$1,000 off
9/16 - 9/23
$4,291  $5,041
$750 off
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Milo's Waves

Perched atop the highest dune in Ocean Sands Section D, MILO’S WAVES welcomes you with sweeping, unforgettable views of the Atlantic. Though tucked along the third row, the home provides remarkable 160 degrees of unobstructed coastline—views...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
9/1 - 9/8
$3,971  $4,185
$214 off
9/3 - 9/10
$3,726  $3,926
$200 off
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

SJOERDSMA

Sjoerdsma is an oceanfront 4 bedroom and 2 bath, dog friendly cottage that feels like HOME the minute you step in the front door. The open floor plan gives this cottage plenty of space for your entire family. And the panoramic ocean view from the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Out of Office OBX

Located in Corolla / 12 Bedrooms / 14 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWelcome to Out of Office OBX where your friends and family can relax, recharge and reconnect. This home has all that you could want for a luxury beach hideaway. Guests can choose...

  • 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 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!

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...

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...