2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

As Time Goes By 420

Welcome to As Time Goes By, a stunning oceanfront property steps from the beautiful beaches of Nags Head! Located near historic cottage row and filled with natural light and breathtaking ocean views, this welcoming 4-bedroom duplex loaded with Nags...

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

Let's Just Sea

Now Offering Seasonal Flex Stay Starting August 9, 2026 (3 Nighttime Minimum)Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomAccessible by 4x4 car only! "Let's Just Sea" is located only a stone's throw from the ocean, this...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
8/20 - 8/27
$4,172  $5,069
$897 off
9/24 - 10/1
$3,847  $4,663
$816 off
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

End of the Rainbow

Located in Waves | 4 Bedrooms | 5 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomEnd of the Rainbow is an Oceanfront favorite, with a game room, private saltwater pool, elevator, and an open floor plan -- this home has it all! With pretty ocean vistas beyond the...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway...

ATLANTIC SHANTY

Welcome to your Outer Banks vacation home away from home! This quaint and inviting home is wallet friendly and perfect for your family vacation. The juniper walls and ceilings create a cozy atmosphere and give this home a classic feel. The large...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
8/14 - 8/21
$1,521  $1,818
$297 off
9/11 - 9/18
$1,097  $1,263
$166 off
9/18 - 9/25
$1,073  $1,263
$190 off
9/25 - 10/2
$1,055  $1,263
$208 off
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

BLUE MARLIN I

Relax and enjoy the beautiful, panoramic ocean views from this oceanfront home located in Southern Shores, approximately a half of a mile from Croatan Highway (bypass road) with easy in-and-out access. This wonderful home offers everything you and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/15 - 8/22
$8,320  $11,096
$2,776 off
8/29 - 9/5
$7,026  $8,561
$1,535 off
9/5 - 9/12
$6,736  $7,836
$1,100 off
9/19 - 9/26
$6,042  $7,021
$979 off
9/26 - 10/3
$6,042  $7,021
$979 off
10/3 - 10/10
$6,042  $7,021
$979 off
10/10 - 10/17
$6,042  $7,021
$979 off
10/24 - 10/31
$4,811  $5,572
$761 off
10/31 - 11/7
$4,811  $5,421
$610 off
11/7 - 11/14
$4,660  $5,421
$761 off
11/14 - 11/21
$4,878  $5,421
$543 off
12/26 - 1/2
$5,234  $5,421
$187 off
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Gone to Carolina

Tucked away in a quiet Kitty Hawk neighborhood, Gone to Carolina is your home for slow mornings and breezy afternoons. Just 350 feet from the beach, this retreat offers easy access to the shore and space for family and friends to gather. Start your...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 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 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Windstar

Now Offering Flex Stay (3-Nighttime Minimum) for 2026!Located in Duck / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full BathroomsSavor your vacation in this well-adored family bungalow located on a peaceful street on the Soundfront in the Sanderling community!  This home...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
9/24 - 10/1
$2,595  $3,144
$549 off
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.

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...

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! 

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...