2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

The Sandy Dune

Located in Duck/ 4 Bedrooms/ 2 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomWelcome to The Sandy Dune, located in the heart of Duck!  Located Oceanside, on a peaceful cul-de-sac, just a few blocks from shopping, dining and the beach. Ample off street parking...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

5386 - Sundaze Fundays

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Sundaze Fundays! This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom condo is located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills and is sure to please. As a guest at...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Realty

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has specialized in Outer Banks Real Estate with a full service Real Estate Sales office. We offer real estate services for buyers and sellers on the Outer Banks. As part of our Vacation Rental...

Beyond Paradise

NEW FOR 2026!  Our commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience means we’re constantly looking for meaningful ways to make each stay even more comfortable, calming, and memorable. With that in mind, we’re excited to share multiple...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 22 Bedrooms
  • 23 Bathrooms
4/7 - 4/14
$8,995  $9,990
$995 off
4/17 - 4/24
$6,995  $9,990
$2,995 off
5/6 - 5/13
$9,995  $11,596
$1,601 off
5/10 - 5/17
$9,995  $10,596
$601 off
7/2 - 7/9
$32,995  $35,996
$3,001 off
8/7 - 8/14
$32,995  $37,000
$4,005 off
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...

Summer Breeze

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.With everything that you can imagine, Summer Breeze is truly a dream property. Featuring nine bedrooms (seven masters), and an Elevator! You can also...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 22
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

5317 - Labs & Crabs

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW IN 2025: New HVAC and Dryer. Welcome to Labs & Crabs! Located just steps away from the beautiful Atlantic...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

7021 - The Inn at Rodanthe

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Looking to spend a few Nights In Rodanthe, well look no further! Welcome to The Inn at Rodanthe, an oceanfront...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

108 | The Sandy Flip-Flop

Great things are happening for the upcoming season! A Private Salt Water Swimming Pool (Heat Option Available) is being added, the East Side Decks are being Replaced, Adding Outdoor Luggage / Grocery Lift, and Hot Tub being Relocated to New Pool...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

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.

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...