2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

036 | Sandcastle

Outstanding views of the Ocean and Beach await when you choose this great Oceanfront Beach House for your Outer Banks vacation. This is a lovely home w/many special touches and a fantastic location that is sure to please. Ground Level: Parking for...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

ATLANTIC SUNRISE

Overview Experience the magic of Atlantic Sunrise, a 20-bedroom vacation home on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills. With 18 private baths and a host of common areas, this home is ideal for family reunions, corporate retreats, or...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • 21.5 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...

Treasure Island

With “Treasure Island,” you have found your treasure on the Outer Banks with this lovely semi-oceanfront cottage in Nags Head! This house has treasures inside and out for you and your family! It’s an easy walk to the beach to spend the day in...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

ANCHOR AWEIGH

Let your Vacation begin at “Anchor Aweigh” located in the beautiful Chicahauk neighborhood, including private beach access parking, bike and walking paths and Trinite Park featuring tennis courts, a playground and bocce ball court. This property...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
2/28 - 3/7
$1,145  $1,431
$286 off
3/7 - 3/14
$1,145  $1,431
$286 off
3/14 - 3/21
$1,145  $1,431
$286 off
3/21 - 3/28
$1,145  $1,431
$286 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,394  $1,582
$188 off
4/4 - 4/11
$1,524  $1,582
$58 off
4/11 - 4/18
$1,524  $1,582
$58 off
4/18 - 4/25
$1,402  $1,582
$180 off
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

Sully's Shore Thing

Welcome to "Sully's Shore Thing," a beautiful 5-bedroom Beach House with a Private Pool, Hot Tub, & Screened-In Porch – Steps from the Ocean! Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a starter kit of essentials from Beach Realty and a welcome...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses...

Castaway Avon

Located in Avon | 8 Bedrooms | 6 Full Bathrooms | 2 Half Bathrooms After a handsome beach day on the ocean or being centrally located to discover the Pea Island wildlife sanctuary, Hatteras Lighthouse and accessing the Ocracoke Ferry, come home to...

  • Avon
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

Otter Banks

Soundfront home located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomFormerly known as "Devonshire", "Otter Banks" accepts you to experience spectacular sunsets and beautiful vistas of the Currituck Sound and Atlantic Ocean from this...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 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, and more, these fitness activities feature a safe environment for families and groups to make memories while getting their heart rate pumping!

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.

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! 

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...