2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

The Sweet Spot

For the ultimate escape from life's everyday hustle, The Sweet Spot is just the place to be, allowing guests to experience the charm and beauty of a classic-era Outer Banks vacation. Providing comfort and a spacious design for your family, you will...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

101 | Sea Scout

Oceanfront w/Outstanding Ocean & Beach Views. This Traditional Kitty Hawk Beach Cottage is Located Right On the Beach. Your Family will Love being this Close to the Ocean while Enjoying All the Comforts of Home.Ground Level: Parking, Steps to...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Moonshine

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hattie Creef - Let your vacation expectations reach new heights against the back drop of miles of blue ocean vistas, with a stay at excellent 5,820 sq. ft. MOONSHINE. Outside, you can appreciate long sunny days at the beach, or...

  • Salvo
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

303 | Miller's Cottage

Optional Pool Heat is being added for the 2026 season - Private Heated Swimming Pool (Can be Heated for $250.00 Per Week, Plus Tax, Please Bear in Mind That Pool Temperature is Subject to Outside Temperatures and Conditions) Miller's Cottage is a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
6/27 - 7/3
$11,695  $12,395
$700 off
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

Bella Madrey

Beautifully appointed, large family-friendly home, Oceanside in Corolla's Ocean Sands Section 0.  This 6 bedroom, 5.5 bath home, with over-sized athletic pool (14'x28') and hot tub is sure to please.  Enjoy water volleyball, relax in the sun on...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

SOUTHERN OAKS HIDEAWAY

Welcome to our little retirement home in the perfect location! Start your vacation the right way—arrive on Friday and spend your weekend relaxing at the beach instead of sitting in traffic. With one less day of travel stress, you can ease into...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
6/19 - 6/26
$3,642  $4,199
$557 off
6/26 - 7/3
$3,839  $4,199
$360 off
7/3 - 7/10
$3,839  $4,431
$592 off
7/10 - 7/17
$3,839  $4,431
$592 off
7/17 - 7/24
$3,839  $4,431
$592 off
8/7 - 8/14
$3,613  $4,431
$818 off
8/14 - 8/21
$3,301  $3,685
$384 off
8/21 - 8/28
$2,859  $3,685
$826 off
8/28 - 9/4
$2,346  $3,250
$904 off
9/4 - 9/11
$2,263  $2,656
$393 off
9/11 - 9/18
$1,996  $2,369
$373 off
9/18 - 9/25
$1,996  $2,174
$178 off
9/25 - 10/2
$1,637  $2,174
$537 off
10/2 - 10/9
$1,637  $1,775
$138 off
10/9 - 10/16
$1,637  $1,775
$138 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,533  $1,775
$242 off
10/23 - 10/30
$1,533  $1,659
$126 off
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Old Glory

Located in Duck / 8 Bedrooms / 10 Full Bathrooms / 3 Half BathroomsThis unique four-story home in esteemed Palmers Island offers eight bedrooms, ten full bathrooms and three half baths, including one pool side. With eight furnished decks, you have...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...

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...