2026 Wanchese Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

Gone With The Wind

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Wimble Shoals Dr. - Welcome Home! This striking vacation heaven has everything you could ask for in a Hatteras Island vacation getaway. Just thirty feet from the Pamlico Sound, GONE WITH THE WIND sits on over an acre of land...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Island So Remote

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomThe simple walk to the beach is just one of the many reasons you'll fall in adore with this beach home. Add to that a well-equipped kitchen, landscaped yard, private pool, hot tub and...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 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...

Pelican Vue 440-A

Welcome to Pelican Vue! This semi-oceanfront beach house is located just 500' from the beach, making this ideal for families and beachgoers. This stunning property is under new ownership and offers breathtaking beach views from the front and a...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

WILSONS LANDING

“Wilson’s Landing” will provide you with a serene backdrop, nestled into a cliff and among the trees on the Currituck Sound. Enjoy the beauty, splendor and privacy while relaxing on the private top-level deck. Take in the peaceful morning...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/23 - 8/30
$2,034  $2,384
$350 off
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

5740 - Yachtsman 303

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Nestled in South Nags Head, this Oceanfront condo has amazing views of the Atlantic and Jennette's Pier. Walking distance to great shopping, local...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Life's a Beach

Located in Corolla / 6 Master Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsLife is a Beach in this well-maintained, very roomy 5300 ft. home with striking ocean vistas! Your family will adore this modren, oceanfront home in Buck Island! This...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
9/4 - 9/11
$10,000  $11,501
$1,501 off
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...

SEVENTH HEAVEN

“Seventh Heaven” is a stunning 6-bedroom oceanside retreat in the tranquil Seacrest Village neighborhood in Southern Shores. The home boasts breathtaking ocean views, a refreshing private pool, soothing hot tub, and a fun-filled game room. All...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/22 - 8/29
$4,836  $6,249
$1,413 off
8/29 - 9/5
$4,218  $5,380
$1,162 off
9/5 - 9/12
$4,076  $4,945
$869 off
9/12 - 9/19
$3,637  $4,419
$782 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,637  $4,419
$782 off
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!