2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

SEA FOREVER

High elevation. Across the street from community playground with toddler lot, basketball goal, soccer field, and swings. Two miles from Wright Memorial Bridge to SEA FOREVER.3 bedrooms (1 with Queen, 1 with Double, 1 with Twins). 2 baths (1 with tub...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
5/30 - 6/6
$1,258  $1,519
$261 off
6/13 - 6/20
$1,548  $1,816
$268 off
6/20 - 6/27
$1,730  $1,816
$86 off
7/11 - 7/18
$1,812  $1,961
$149 off
7/18 - 7/25
$1,812  $1,961
$149 off
7/25 - 8/1
$1,846  $1,961
$115 off
8/8 - 8/15
$1,614  $1,700
$86 off
8/15 - 8/22
$1,465  $1,591
$126 off
8/22 - 8/29
$1,340  $1,446
$106 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,222  $1,294
$72 off
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...

Duck Duck Newf

Nestled in Duck's cherished Tuckahoe community, Duck Duck Newf welcomes you and your four legged family member. Wander to the beach for sun-soaked days, cool off in the community pool, play tennis on the community courts or slip away to the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

1 Love

OCEANSIDE Waves – Sea Isle Hills Dr. – There’s no better place to embody family unity than 1 LOVE, a five-bedroom/four-full and one-half-bath home that brings everybody together for those memories you’ll talk about for years to come...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

House With No Name

Located in the heart of Nags Head, this charming oceanside retreat promises a delightful stay for your Outer Banks getaway. Ideally situated just two blocks from the ocean, placing you within easy reach of pristine beaches and a variety of local...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Sea Suite (formerly SeaDucktion) CD-07

After a fun-filled day in the surf and sand, come home to relax at Sea Suite, where coastal comfort meets thoughtful amenities and easy Outer Banks living.This beautiful home features an open top-level floor plan designed for gathering and...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...

7081 - Sea View

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Sea View, a stunning condo located in the heart of Rodanthe. This beautiful oceanside property offers a serene ambiance, perfect for a...

  • Rodanthe
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

Woodhaven

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 4 Full BathroomsA coastal bungalow at its best! Great ocean vistas from the bright and open great room, sun room or decks. Fantastic home office space.  Only 6 tons from the wide and private beaches of Ocean Sands...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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. 

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...