2026 Wanchese Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

K7016 Caribbean Jewel 16 Bedroom Oceanfr...

Welcome to the Caribbean Jewel by KEES Vacations! It would be difficult to find a town in the Outer Banks with more excitement to offer than Kill Devil Hills. With a name derived from a sixteenth-century rum reportedly strong enough to kill the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 19 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

K8016 Sweet Carolina

Welcome to Sweet Carolina by KEES Vacations! With its impeccable style, amenities, and expansive oceanfront lawn, Sweet Carolina has a style all its own. Reunite family and friends for that perfect beach escape. Sweet Carolina features 9 En...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 12 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...

887 | The Salt House

The Salt House is a magnificent Oceanfront Estate that offers all the perks of modern living! Inviting and beautifully decorated with simple touches that embody the ambiance of coastal living. A 6 paneled window offers amazing ocean views from the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
5/2 - 5/8
$5,995  $6,995
$1,000 off
5/9 - 5/15
$7,395  $8,195
$800 off
5/16 - 5/22
$8,995  $9,795
$800 off
5/23 - 5/29
$10,595  $11,795
$1,200 off
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...

833 | Entropy

Lovely décor, comfortable furnishings and a great location that is within easy walking distance of the Beach make Entropy an excellent choice for your family retreat to the Outer Banks. Only three lots back from the beach w/direct access and...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

117 | One Particular Harbour

This beautiful Kitty Hawk vacation home offers Grand Ocean Views, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and Direct Access to the Beach (Only 250 Ft. to Beach). This is a very well equipped home that is sure to please all family members. This home has a...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

7850 - Nepenthe

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Nepenthe is a classic beach home ready for you and your family to visit the Outer Banks! Nepenthe is comfortably furnished and situated on a quiet...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

Royal Palms

2025 Updates supplied upgrading a Queen Bed to a King, all Roku TVs added that include streaming subscriptions such as Netflix, FUBO, Paramount +, etc. Located in Corolla/ 7 Bedrooms/ 7 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomGet a feel of the Caribbean in...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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.

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.

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!