2026 Manteo Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

Coastal Sunset

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomThis home is ready to impress! Your family will adore the amenities this home has to offer including an ELEVATOR, private pool and a movie room for the kids!Ground Level: Exterior...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

1600 - Bases Loaded

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2024: New high-performance router for WiFi. Bases Loaded has everything you need to start your Outer Banks vacation off right! This...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Sounds Amazing

2025 Upgrades supplied new front porch, new pool deck (trex) with 330 additional square feet of deck space, new outside dining furnishings, a smoker (egg style) for cooking your favorite meats, new washing machine, refinished wood floors on entire...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Beach Blessing WHL-1045

Enjoy ocean views and a short walk to the beach at Beach Blessing, a gorgeous oceanside home in Corolla ready to host your family’s next Outer Banks getaway! Take in the ocean breezes from three levels of decks, take a dip in the private 14x28...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

415 | Livin' Large

Enjoy sweeping ocean views from this spacious, bright, and beautifully furnished South Nags Head oceanfront vacation home, thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience. Exceptionally well equipped, this home features an Elevator with access to...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

440 | Mostaccioli Nights

Updates for the 2025 season include: All new dining room furniture, new artwork throughout and 5 of the six baths have been renovated. This is a wonderful home with great location, inviting exterior areas and a location that is within easy walking...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Cheerio

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Welcome to CHEERIO, a spectacular oceanfront home with spectacular expansive vistas and painless access to a gorgeous beach, representative of the Outer Banks at its very best. The ground level is home to the...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms

A living history farm that interpretes mid-1800's island life. 

At the end of Queen Elizabeth Avenue, and within easy walking distance of Manteo’s unique shops and restaurants, you’ll find the Waterfront Park. It features a playground and picnic area and lots of benches along the waterfront...

Make jewelry using beads, and buy your supplies here.

An old fashioned movie theater - the star in Manteo's crown! 

Celebrate the origins of America with a fascinating and purely entertaining visit to the Roanoke Island Festival Park. This 25-acre historic site, an easy stroll from the downtown Manteo waterfront, is a popular summer attraction for visitors of all...

An experience not to be missed! The 2024 Season of The Lost Colony offers a refreshed production of Paul Green's original symphonic drama. Set on the soundfront on Roanoke Island, enjoy this 87 year-old musical under the stars. Become immersed in...

A full-service diving and outdoor sports center.