2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

The Blue Heron

This home has everything from 'sun-sational' Sunsets to Sunrises from your Private Decks. Hot Tub and Private Pool, Access to the Near by Community Pool and Tennis Court. Take advantage of your proximity to Oregon Inlet Fishing Center for the BEST...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Tipsy Mermaid

"Tipsy Mermaid" is aptly named. This fabulous oceanfront property is designed and decorated for a premier vacation experience at a great location! The elevator helps everyone get around the property to enjoy all activities. The top-level Great Room...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

158 | Ritz Quacker

Vacation in style at this well-appointed and thoughtfully designed vacation home located in the heart of the Village of Duck. The Ritz Quacker is an inviting vacation cottage tucked within a stand of maritime Live Oak trees that provide privacy and...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

You, Me And The Sea 82-K

You, Me And The Sea is a bright, well-maintained beach house surrounded by trees offering a peaceful location in the popular Corolla community of Ocean Sands! Enjoy the ocean breezes from the comfortably furnished wraparound deck and screened-in...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

391 | Harbour Point

Located Harbour Front on Colington Island, this vacation gem offers over 100 feet of water frontage & provides spectacular views in all directions. This beautifully furnished home is situated just inside the harbor entrance area, provides a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

MOON GLOW

Overview Welcome to the shimmering beauty of Moon Glow, a 7,000 square foot upscale oceanside retreat brilliantly designed for those vacationing in large groups and featuring ocean views and a host of amenities. This elegant home is...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
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...

5732 - Beach Music

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Looking for an oceanfront Nags Head getaway? Look no further than Beach Music! This Nags Head condo features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and is sure...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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 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...

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! 

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...