2026 Wanchese Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

FIN AND FEATHER

Carolina Designs presents Fin and Feather, an exceptional semi-oceanfront retreat in Nags Head featuring 8 bedrooms with private baths, private pool with free heat, hot tub, elevator, and breathtaking ocean and sound views. This premier OBX...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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...

Turquoise Tides

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.A great beach hide-a-way in quiet Ocean Crest of Duck Village will melt away your stress and bring your family together for an outstanding beach...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

SHANDY'S SUNSET

Carolina Designs presents SHANDY'S SUNSET, a magnificent 7-bedroom soundfront retreat in Kitty Hawk offering over 3,700 square feet of luxury living with stunning Currituck Sound views. This exceptional OBX vacation rental features 2 kings, 4...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

Sea Forever (Formerly Escape) 580

Sea Forever is a cute and cozy oceanfront vacation home in South Nags Head with breathtaking panoramic ocean and sunrise views! Located just steps from the sand, this home is sure to please the whole family with its amazing, convenient location. Sea...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Vantage Point

OCEANFRONT Avon - Askins Creek Dr. - See the ocean from a unique VANTAGE POINT in this home with many modern and comfortable features. Unwind and savor a movie in the den with home theater system, or escape for a bit of peaceful time in the study...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

SEAS THE DAY

Overview Seas The Day by reserving this luxurious oceanfront estate, brilliantly designed to comfortably accommodate those travelling in large groups. This retreat is centrally located to popular restaurants, events and activities and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • 16.5 Bathrooms
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...

1300 - Sea Chest

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Sea Chest is located in the Corolla Light community. Just a short stroll from the beautiful beaches of Corolla, this...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish cleaning facility and an official North Carolina Citation weigh station.

Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must be purchased 30 minutes or further in advance of your cruise departure time either online, by phone or onsite. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your cruise.

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 dolphin boat­, with a canopied top, cushioned seats and restroom. Sunset Dolphin Cruises runs daily. Departs from the Wanchese Docks on Roanoke Island. Get ready to see some of the most beautiful wildlife you have ever seen!