2026 Wanchese 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...

Island Breeze

Upgrades for 2026 include Kitchen Remodel, New Interior and Exterior Paint!Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsFeel your Corolla vacation in this roomy 8-bedroom Pine Island getaway. Designed for enormous groups...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

5432 - Mangoes Beach House

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Mangoes Beach House has everything you need and more for the most spectacular OBX vacation! Located in Nags Head, Mangoes Beach House is centrally...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

No Bad Days

Now Pet Friendly!Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 4 Full BathroomsAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Your family will appreciate this home on the Canal front in Carova Beach. This peaceful location includes a dock with canal access and wild horses...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
8/20 - 8/27
$3,095  $3,718
$623 off
9/11 - 9/18
$2,770  $3,312
$542 off
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Serendipity

Serendipity is the perfect home for all seasons. Enjoy your days gazing at the spectacular ocean view and soaking up the rays from the top deck crow’s nest. After a long day at the beach, it's just a few steps to the cottage for an evening of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

Island Time

Experience the epitome of coastal luxury at Island Time - a semi-oceanfront sanctuary offering unrivaled amenities and stunning vistas. Boasting an elevator for seamless accessibility, this exquisite retreat welcomes multiple furry companions...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

SALTY SURFER

Plan your Outer Banks stay at Salty Surfer: this Carolina Designs Nags Head home delivers oceanfront luxury with 6 bedrooms, private pool, and direct beach access behind the dunes in Village at Nags Head. Sweet salt air and gentle waves create an...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Currituck Beach Lighthouse

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, located in the heart of Corolla, borders the historic Whalehead in Historic Corolla and still functions as a guide for passing mariners. At 162' feet tall, the lighthouse's First Order Fresnel light, (the largest size...

058 | Phelps

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! This terrific Nags Head Oceanfront Cottage is a perfect choice for your Family's Outer Banks get-a-way. Situated in the heart of the Beach this home is...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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 34-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!

Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters offers a relaxed and authentic way to explore the area’s rich maritime heritage, scenic sound waters, and abundant wildlife. Specializing in private dolphin and wildlife tours, Old Man Charters goes far beyond a standard sightseeing cruise. While...