2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

636 | All Duck'd Out

Located on the Oceanside, your family will love the convenience of being within easy walking distance of the beach in Duck. The Beach is just 300 yards away w/direct access and a sound access is within close proximity. The Village of Duck offers a...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

083 | Blissful Breeze

Your family will love the fantastic Semi-Oceanfront location, Outstanding Ocean Views, and Direct Private Access to the Beach! This Great Kitty Hawk vacation home offers Endless Ocean Views that are as good as most Oceanfront homes and is located...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Freebird

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. Come savor this roomy, handsomely decorated home located only one lot back from the ocean in trendy Hatteras Colony. Just like the classic song, FREEBIRD has everything to provide an memorable experience! The...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
SugarLand

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...

NIRVANA

Overview Achieve a state of Nirvana during your next Outer Banks vacation when you reserve this serene oceanfront sanctuary in Nags Head. Guests enjoy a welcoming great room with a gourmet kitchen, inspiring ocean views, eight memorable...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
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...

Clam I Am

If you are seeking a vacation packed with fun, convenience and relaxation, "Clam I Am" is the perfect home for you and your family! Located Semi-Oceanfront in the town of Southern Shores, this home features top notch amenities inside and out. With...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

K4005 Sea Salt & Sand 6 Bedroom Home at ...

Welcome to Sea Salt & Sand by KEES Vacations! ***For a limited time only, this home is offering FREE pool heat on reservations booked now through the end of February 2026! Escape to Sea Salt & Sand, a breathtaking, new construction...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Moge Tee

QUALITY YOU CAN SEE, FRESHNESS YOU CAN TASTE! Every cup made to order with the freshest ingredients and handcrafted loose leaf tea brewed to perfection! Combining all the natural gifts from mother nature!

K0508 Southern Lookout 2 Bedroom Condo a...

Welcome to Southern Lookout 2 Bedroom Condo at Station One at Station One by KEES Vacations! The perfect beach getaway condo awaits! The location of this Kill Devil Hills condo cannot get any better. Not only are you steps away from the beach, but...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 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!

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. 

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! 

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...