Things to Do with Kids in Buxton, NC

  • TripBuzz found 33 things to do with kids in or near Buxton, North Carolina, including 25 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frisco, Avon, Ocracoke and Rodanthe.
  • From Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard & 18-Hole Mini Golf to Island Hide-A-Way Campground, the Buxton area offers 40 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Mini Golf, Camping Site and Surf Shop.
  • A beach community in North Carolina, Buxton borders the Atlantic Ocean. This popular tourist destination provides for an array of water fun and sports. Along with traditional activities like swimming, kayaking and sunbathing, adventures like windsurfing, kiteboarding and horseback riding are also offered at the beach. For added travel convenience, Buxton is further equipped with many RV parks and campgrounds.
  • TripBuzz found 33 things to do with kids in or near Buxton, North Carolina, including 25 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frisco, Avon, Ocracoke and Rodanthe.
  • From Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard & 18-Hole Mini Golf to Island Hide-A-Way Campground, the Buxton area offers 40 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Mini Golf, Camping Site and Surf Shop.
  • A beach community in North Carolina, Buxton borders the Atlantic Ocean. This popular tourist destination provides for an array of water fun and sports. Along with traditional activities like swimming, kayaking and sunbathing, adventures like windsurfing, kiteboarding and horseback riding are also offered at the beach. For added travel convenience, Buxton is further equipped with many RV parks and campgrounds.
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46.8 Miles
81% 495 votes
Gardens 1411 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954 MoreLess Info
Named for Queen Elizabeth I, the queen in power when England began its first colonization in America, the gardens are not to be missed when visiting the Outer Banks. Serving as a living memorial to the lost colony, the gardens were planted in the 1950s. What began as a modest two-acre garden grew into multiple …
46.8 Miles
86% 666 votes
Theaters 1409 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954 MoreLess Info
The mystique of Roanoke Island's Lost Colony comes to life in a special live performance examining what could have happened to Sir Walter Raleigh's first American colony. Disappearing without a trace, the mystery of the Lost Colony is fascinating, which is the reason behind the Hsitorical Association's engaging…
46.9 Miles
90% 1250 votes
Lighthouses Nags Head, NC MoreLess Info
The isolated Nags Head-based Bodie Island lighthouse was open in 1872, and today is located on the National Seashore, along with Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Ocracoke Island Lighthouse. One of the two lighthouses you can climb, self-guided tours are available April through Columbus Day. Bodie is a 10-story clim…
47.1 Miles
100% 11 votes
National & State Parks 1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954 MoreLess Info
Established in 1937, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a national park that is characterized by ocean currents, sea level changes, and narrow barrier islands. The park is home to wildlife such as turtles and seals.
47.2 Miles
93% 27 votes
Surf Shop 4324 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC MoreLess Info
Surfers on the Outer Banks come to the Cavalier Surf Shop on Nags Head to purchase, repair and rent equipment. Every staff member is an experienced surfer. The shop is worth a visit even for non-surfers in search of swimming suits and accessories.
47.2 Miles
76% 281 votes
Historic Sites Off US 64/264, Manteo, NC 27954 MoreLess Info
Part of the National Park system, Fort Raleigh was the first settlement in the New World. Colonists from England descended upon the shores of the Outer Banks, finding Roanoke Island secure from the coastal elements. Although the colony was lost, the fort remained and is an historic site protecting the area that…
47.4 Miles
79% 14 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Beaufort, NC MoreLess Info
A nature preserve, Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge offers visitors an opportunity to observe animals and birds in their natural habitat. There are also numerous plants and trees to see and study.
47.8 Miles
50% 6 votes
Laser Tag 2420 South Croatan Hwy, Milepost 10.5, Nags Head, NC 27959 MoreLess Info
Suitable for groups and private parties, Gearworks Laser Tag & Family Amusement Center features laser tag along with arcade games and air hockey tables. The center provides inflatable structures for younger children, scoreboards for observers and a snack bar.
48.4 Miles
96% 1551 votes
National & State Parks PO Box 592, Nags Head, NC 27959 MoreLess Info
The Outer Banks beach dunes are a draw for outdoor lovers, and Jockey's Ridge State Park features the tallest sand dune on the Atlantic coastline. Facing Roanoke Sound, the 426-acre dune-filled park is popular for flying kites and watching fabulous sunsets. Hang-gliding and sandboarding are permitted, although …
48.9 Miles
80% 203 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 3335 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC MoreLess Info
Nags Head Fishing Pier is a fishing pier and seafood restaurant. The pier is suitable for walking, sightseeing, and of course, fishing. The restaurant serves several fresh seafood dishes and offers a you catch them, we cook them' service.
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