2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

Seaside NAN-05

Seaside is a comfortable cottage that is just 75 feet from the beautiful beaches of South Nags Head at milepost 19.5!An impressive vaulted ceiling accents the kitchen and dining spaces which flows into the living room. Spend mornings sipping coffee...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

SHORELY BLESSED

Overview Shorely Blessed is a seaside retreat with the coastal warmth you expect to find when you vacation in the Outer Banks. The floor plan is outstanding and the home is welcoming and practical for multi-family use. Excellent dining...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Royal Palms

2025 Updates supplied upgrading a Queen Bed to a King, all Roku TVs added that include streaming subscriptions such as Netflix, FUBO, Paramount +, etc. Located in Corolla/ 7 Bedrooms/ 7 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomGet a feel of the Caribbean in...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

K7019 Casa de Playa 4 Bedroom Home in Ki...

Welcome to Casa de Playa! Experience the ideal combination of location, comfort, and convenience at Casa de Playa, a pet-friendly Outer Banks vacation rental in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom beach house is just...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Low Tide Bar & Grill

Low Country Seafood from the islands. North, South, East or West, our menu will satisfy any cravings you have while on your beach vacation! Let us do the cooking tonight! Reseservations and Outdoor Seating available. We’ve got something...

EDGEWATER VIEW

Overview Picture your family in an upscale oceanfront estate with invigorating views of the Atlantic Ocean to the east and picturesque views of the Currituck Sound to the west. This retreat is located in the premier community of Pine...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 Bathrooms
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...

Wave Dancer ASC-45

Welcome to Wave Dancer! This bright and cheerful beach cottage full of coastal charm is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in south Avon, just a short distance to the beach. Ideal home for families who enjoy stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Family & Friends 378-B

You'll be treated like Family and Friends at this adorable oceanside vacation home at milepost 8.75 in Kill Devil Hills! Brightly decorated with a tasteful, beach-related theme, this sweet bungalow is only 750 feet from the beach access and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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! 

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...

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. 

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...