2026 Wanchese Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

Mellow Yellow 454-A

Indulge yourself in all that Mellow Yellow has to offer on your next Outer Banks vacation! Located in the heart of Nags Head, this home delights in meticulous details that are sure to please every family member during your vacation to the beach this...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
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...

The Sand Trap

New Mattresses and Box Springs in King Master Bedrooms and New Gas Grille!Located in Kill Devil Hills / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half Bathroom"The Sand Trap" is located at Mile Post 6.75. This elegantly decorated and roomy home offers...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Beach House

OCEANVIEW Buxton - Old Lighthouse Rd. - (Formerly The Playhouse Too) A pleasant short walk to the ocean, BEACH HOME makes your stay on Hatteras Island so much fun! Walk to the most famed surfing break on the east coast, bicycle to the most famed...

  • Buxton
  • 5 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...

The Brown Pelican 228

Enjoy a carefree vacation at The Brown Pelican, a nicely furnished vacation home near milepost 3 in Kitty Hawk boasting ocean views from the top level deck!The Brown Pelican offers a comfortable living area, a well-equipped kitchen, 3 cozy bedrooms...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Maritime

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomContemporary styling and enchanting ocean vistas accent this Semi-Oceanfront home in Whalehead Beach. The furnishings and accessories inside the home provide luxury and style with...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Loggerhead Lagoon

New for 2026: Kayak LaunchLocated in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWater vistas await you at Loggerhead Lagoon! This handsome home features 3 Master Bedrooms (each with its own private bathroom), elegant gunite private...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Pier View Oasis

Oceanfront, Panoramic Ocean Views, Ramp, Elevator, Wheelchair Friendly, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Shower, Flex Stays, Weddings and Events, Private Walkway to the Beach, Pool, Pool Heat Specials, Swim Up Tiki Bar, Hot Tub, Corn Hole, Theatre...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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...

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!