2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Duck Refuge

Dreaming of a relaxing week at the beach, bonding with the kids and enjoying the beautiful natural setting of the Outer Banks? Look no more because you have found the ideal location for your Outer Banks beach vacation in ‘Duck Refuge’. Located...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

More to Come

With the beach just across the street and family fun all around, More To Come is the getaway you’ll be counting down to. Located at milepost 5 in Kill Devil Hills, the Helga Street beach access is right around the corner. Grab coffee and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE

Overview The promise of sun-kissed vacation days is yours when you reserve Simply Irresistible, a 4,600 square foot beachfront retreat filled with private bedroom suites and popular entertainment features. Enjoy panoramic views of the...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

K7310 Moonlit Manor 4 Bedroom Home at Th...

Welcome to Moonlit Manor at The Tides Oceanfront Community by KEES Vacations! New for 2026: Village Beach Club and Westside Athletic Club included with your stay! ***For a limited time only, this home is offering FREE pool heat on reservations...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 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...

SOL MATE

Overview Find your Sol Mate by the sea with a vacation to this beautiful 10-bedroom oceanfront retreat in Corolla. Innovative design elements, distinctive amenities, and unique finishes combine to create a vacation haven ideal for...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

HAKUNA MATATA

Enjoy a "NO WORRY" vacation in a private, treed setting. Pleasant 455-yard walk to beach access.Level 1:Powder room.Level 2:North side - 2 bedrooms (1 with Queen, CATV: opening to deck with swing and overlooking pool, connecting bath (with tub and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
2/13 - 2/20
$1,380  $1,525
$145 off
2/20 - 2/27
$1,380  $1,525
$145 off
2/27 - 3/6
$1,380  $1,525
$145 off
3/6 - 3/13
$1,380  $1,525
$145 off
3/13 - 3/20
$1,380  $1,525
$145 off
3/20 - 3/27
$1,380  $1,525
$145 off
3/27 - 4/3
$1,572  $1,676
$104 off
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...

BAREFEET RETREAT

Overview Memorable ocean views, popular amenities, and a spectacular location sets the stage for your next Outer Banks vacation when you reserve Barefeet Retreat! This beachfront estate has a soothing color palette, comfortable...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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.

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. 

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! 

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...