2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

Outer Banks Map
Carova Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Manteo Nags Head Wanchese Rodanthe Waves Salvo Avon Buxton Frisco Hatteras Ocracoke
Events
(More Events)
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Pier View Oasis

Oceanfront, Panoramic Ocean Views, Ramp, Elevator, Wheelchair Friendly, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Shower, Flex Stays, Weddings and Events, Private Walkway to the Beach, Pool, Pool Heat Specials, Swim Up Tiki Bar, Hot Tub, Corn Hole, Theatre...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

Miller

Just 75 feet from the beach, this 3-Floor retreat offers panoramic ocean views from decks and living spaces. Stroll to Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar or tee off at Seascape Golf Links minutes away. After a day of adventure, relax in the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

SWEET RETREAT

If you'd like to relax and take in all Duck has to offer, then this bright and airy oceanside home is your ideal vacation destination! The home features a well equipped kitchen, large dining area, comfortably appointed living spaces, and multiple...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
5/24 - 5/31
$2,890  $3,489
$599 off
5/31 - 6/7
$3,025  $3,605
$580 off
8/23 - 8/30
$4,095  $4,358
$263 off
8/30 - 9/6
$3,529  $3,779
$250 off
9/6 - 9/13
$3,447  $3,489
$42 off
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

7850 - Nepenthe

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Nepenthe is a classic beach home ready for you and your family to visit the Outer Banks! Nepenthe is comfortably furnished and situated on a quiet...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...

Eden Found

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.This Corolla beach house is nothing short of a paradise getaway! The beach is only 290 ft. away, plus there is a beautiful, fenced pool and patio area...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
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...

7933 - Salty Sea-Gal

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Salty Sea-Gal, where you are sure to enjoy all the beauty and comforts of Hatteras Island. This charming beach home is just a short...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Long Beach Day

Linens Configuration Changes for 2026!Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomLocation Location Location!  This home sits located in a lush vegetation, close to community amenities and only 250 yards to the beach...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
7/5 - 7/12
$2,875  $3,459
$584 off
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...