2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

069 | Baum Shelter

Outstanding Views of the Ocean & Beach await when you choose this Classic Beach Cottage for your Outer Banks vacation. Located beachfront in Kitty Hawk, this terrific home boasts beautiful tongue & groove pine walls & ceilings, lovely...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

K4001 Gone Coastal at Corolla Shores

Welcome to Gone Coastal At Corolla Shores at KEES Vacations! ***For a limited time only, this home is offering FREE pool heat on reservations booked now through the end of February 2026! Get ready for an exceptional Outer Banks experience at Gone...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Knot Home

Even though you are "Knot Home", you will feel more than "at home" in this newest 16-Bedroom Pine Island oceanfront event and vacation property located in the exclusive Pine Island Club community of Corolla. Your Barrier Island Experience begins...

  • Corolla
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 17.5 Bathrooms
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...

JUS DUCKY

“Jus’ Ducky” is a five bedroom, five bath, Outer Banks oceanfront home with wooden walkways from the deck down to the beach. Enjoy ocean views from the many decks while sipping your morning coffee or an ice cold beverage after spending the day...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
2/21 - 2/28
$1,677  $2,137
$460 off
2/28 - 3/7
$1,677  $2,137
$460 off
3/7 - 3/14
$1,677  $2,137
$460 off
3/14 - 3/21
$1,677  $2,137
$460 off
3/21 - 3/28
$1,677  $2,137
$460 off
3/28 - 4/4
$2,025  $2,288
$263 off
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...

Fowl Play

No “Fowl Play” at this beautiful Duck oceanside house with a Private Pool, Hot Tub, and allows dogs! It even has an ELEVATOR. Stunning appointments include hardwood flooring, granite countertops, and tasteful décor. All six bedrooms have...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Hello World

OCEANVIEW Buxton - Diamond Point Estates - Location is what HELLO WORLD is all about. Your kids will adore the fact that the home is within view of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. You can see the famed light sweeping over the home at nighttime. Just...

  • Buxton
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

HAPPYTAUK

HAPPYTAUK has everything you need for your relaxing vacation getaway. It is located in the Chicahauk area of Southern Shores on the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks. The home is situated in a quiet neighborhood, has a short walk to the beach on...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2/21 - 2/28
$1,159  $1,316
$157 off
2/28 - 3/7
$1,159  $1,316
$157 off
3/7 - 3/14
$1,159  $1,316
$157 off
3/14 - 3/21
$1,159  $1,316
$157 off
3/21 - 3/28
$1,159  $1,316
$157 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,377  $1,466
$89 off
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! 

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!

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...