2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Dream Winds

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomAppreciate the handsome ocean breezes from the deck of this comfortable Oceanfront home located on a peaceful cul-de-sac, just a short walk from the community pool.Ground Level...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

ATOP IT ALL

RELAX...Head to ATOP IT ALL...Family-friendly home nestled high on a private, secluded lot, convenient access to ocean, sound and community playground. Enjoy the comforts of home in this 2,500 square foot cottage, private pool, and hot tub all to...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/30 - 6/6
$2,823  $3,146
$323 off
6/13 - 6/20
$3,858  $4,146
$288 off
6/27 - 7/4
$4,402  $4,545
$143 off
7/4 - 7/11
$4,402  $4,545
$143 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...

2973 - The Shack

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Experience the ultimate coastal escape at "The Shack," a charming semi-oceanfront retreat perfectly positioned in the heart of Duck, North...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Tale of the Whale

Located in Corolla/ Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomFriday check-in to avoid the weekend traffic! Unwind and savor the beautiful sunrises at Tale of the Whale. This home is the ideal oceanfront getaway for your family offering striking...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

PARADISE FOUND

Views Galore!  A beach getaway right on the beach!  Come relax and see, hear and enjoy the beach throughout this 2nd floor condo - spacious & well appointed, enjoy your morning coffee and evening cocktail on the balcony overlooking the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
3/28 - 4/4
$1,274  $1,381
$107 off
4/4 - 4/11
$1,331  $1,381
$50 off
4/11 - 4/18
$1,331  $1,381
$50 off
4/18 - 4/25
$1,259  $1,381
$122 off
4/25 - 5/2
$1,231  $1,381
$150 off
5/2 - 5/9
$1,317  $1,482
$165 off
5/9 - 5/16
$1,317  $1,482
$165 off
5/16 - 5/23
$1,317  $1,482
$165 off
5/23 - 5/30
$1,488  $1,667
$179 off
6/6 - 6/13
$1,907  $2,066
$159 off
6/13 - 6/20
$2,265  $2,464
$199 off
6/20 - 6/27
$2,265  $2,464
$199 off
6/27 - 7/4
$2,265  $2,464
$199 off
7/4 - 7/11
$2,444  $2,464
$20 off
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...

Whimseagull Waves

OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Bring your family to WHIMSEAGULL WAVES this year for a playful island vacation. This pretty oceanfront home located on a peaceful cul de sac is decorated in striking beach decor. The broad pool area provides...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

DUCK N COVER

Make this your home away from home in this remodeled Duck Oceanside property. Very stylish, sharp, and attractively done, with a model home look! Offering 4 bedrooms, with its own private pool, and with an easy walk to the beach. Located within the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
3/21 - 3/28
$1,461  $1,664
$203 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,698  $1,814
$116 off
4/18 - 4/25
$1,640  $1,814
$174 off
5/9 - 5/16
$1,691  $2,010
$319 off
5/30 - 6/6
$2,719  $3,021
$302 off
6/13 - 6/20
$3,817  $4,093
$276 off
6/27 - 7/4
$4,293  $4,492
$199 off
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! 

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. 

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...