2026 Wanchese Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

Sunny Side Up

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Rise and shine at Sunny Side Up (formerly Hokies@OBX), a cheerful vacation home in Corolla tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Ocean Lakes...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Oak & Tide Cottage

Located in Buxton | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms Get ready to settle into vacation mode the moment you arrive. This bright and breezy beach bungalow is the ideal home base for laid-back days in Buxton, where salty air, starry skies, and simple...

  • Buxton
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Crown Palace

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis vacation home is cavernous and very close to the beach offering tremendous ocean and sunset vistas. Spend the day at the beach, lounge on the deck with a book, or soak in the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
9/17 - 9/24
$2,278  $2,566
$288 off
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...

Carolina In My Mind 272

Experience the original Outer Banks-style cottage just 550' from the nearest beach access! You will need to cross Rte.12 (the beach road) to reach the beach. Designed after classic Nags Head architecture, this custom-built cottage will take you back...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Family Tradition

Located on the Currituck Sound, “Family Tradition”  is an Outer Banks retreat for the whole family including the four-legged members. This home was built to enjoy the sound: no matter what the season, sunsets at "Family Tradition" are...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

Sea 'N Stars

Sea ‘N Stars is a family-friendly semi-oceanfront cottage located in South Nags Head with Direct Beach Access. Spend a day at the beach, or relax in the 10x24 Private Pool and Hot Tub.  Amenities include a Flat screen TV in Living Area, WiFi...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
7/12 - 7/19
$3,803  $4,683
$880 off
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...

Sea Swept Away

Let go and enjoy the vacation vibes at Sea Swept Away! This newly renovated, pet-friendly beach box is perfect for a small family or couple looking for a comfortable stay in a residential community. Located in Kill Devil Hills’ Lower Avalon...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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!