2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Carolina Breeze 235-A

Just a short walk to the beach, Carolina Breeze is a lovely 4 bedroom 2 bath oceanside beach cottage in Kitty Hawk. Located on a small side street, Carolina Breeze is in a great location with access to the beach within a few hundred feet. You will...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

SEAS THE VIEW

An outstanding oceanside home with three levels of spacious living. Great sound views with sunsets you have to see to believe. You'll want to come back, year after year. Just a stroll away from the bike path and the Village of Duck. Located north of...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
10/18 - 10/25
$2,175  $2,462
$287 off
10/25 - 11/1
$2,175  $2,462
$287 off
11/1 - 11/8
$2,024  $2,311
$287 off
11/8 - 11/15
$2,024  $2,311
$287 off
11/15 - 11/22
$2,188  $2,311
$123 off
11/29 - 12/6
$2,079  $2,311
$232 off
12/6 - 12/13
$2,161  $2,311
$150 off
12/13 - 12/20
$2,270  $2,311
$41 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...

Carolina Dune

OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - Immerse yourself in the serene natural beauty of one of the nation's most beloved coastal destinations. Wrapped in 180-degree protected ocean vistas and miles of white sand beach surrounded by pristine conserved...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

1446 - Whale Of A Good Time

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Fun for the whole family to play and stay in this spacious Whalehead Beach home! Lots of places to gather together or...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

SEVEN SEAS

“Seven Seas” is a beautiful, custom built oceanfront home with spectacular ocean views! Located on a private lane off of Ocean Boulevard in Southern Shores. The large, open great room will provide a fantastic place for your family to gather...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/26 - 10/3
$4,535  $5,559
$1,024 off
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...

Beach'n Sunrise 215

Enjoy a captivating OBX sunrise from the spacious decks of this well-equipped semi-oceanfront property! Beach’n Sunrise has everything you could possibly desire with a convenient location on the Beach Road to local amenities and the Atlantic...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

304 | Sea Esta

This cozy Nags Head Semi-Oceanfront beach home is a wonderful family retreat that boasts all the extras to make your vacation complete. Nicely decorated, well-equipped, well maintained, offers a Hot Tub, and Ocean Views. It is located within easy...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
9/13 - 9/19
$1,195  $1,295
$100 off
9/20 - 9/26
$1,195  $1,295
$100 off
9/27 - 10/3
$1,095  $1,195
$100 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.

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!

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...