2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

ITS A SHORE THING

Once you’ve vacationed here, you’ll be back year after year! This gorgeous, updated oceanfront 3 bedroom, 2 bath spacious condo in the heart of Duck (with a private deck) overlooks the community pool between you and the ocean! There is so much...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
10/24 - 10/31
$1,514  $1,789
$275 off
10/31 - 11/7
$1,514  $1,639
$125 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,363  $1,639
$276 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,450  $1,639
$189 off
11/28 - 12/5
$1,450  $1,639
$189 off
12/5 - 12/12
$1,403  $1,639
$236 off
12/12 - 12/19
$1,466  $1,639
$173 off
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Sweet n Salty 410

Come stay at Sweet n Salty, a lovely semi-oceanfront home in Nags Head. This well-maintained, 3 bedroom home has direct beach access just 300' across the street (the beach road). Enjoy your morning coffee with sunrise views.When not at the beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

TURTLE TALES

“Turtle Tales” will have you and your family feeling relaxed and rejuvenated! This beautiful, pet-friendly home in the highly sought after Chicahauk community offers a location where you will enjoy the benefits of bike paths, walking paths...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

MOON GLOW

Tucked into the large homesites of Corolla's Whalehead community, Moon Glow counts 12 private baths for its 12 bedrooms, so no one in your group has to share. This 7,000 square foot Carolina Designs retreat adds an elevator, a home theater, a...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
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...

205 | Kitty II

This Classic Kitty Hawk Oceanfront Cottage offers fantastic views of the Ocean & Beach! This is an older, basic accommodation that retains a rustic character throughout. The Beachfront location & views are the main attribute of this...

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

Shore Thing

Breathtaking ocean views await you and your family for your next vacation. ‘Shore Thing’ makes the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.  Enjoy the spectacular views of the ocean the close proximity of the beach access...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

6503 - C'est Sea Bon

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Enjoy your best vacation ever in this comfortable well-kept home in one of the best areas of the Outer Banks. C'est Sea Bon has great ocean...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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!

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.

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...