- Our list of the best things to do in Avon, North Carolina, features the top 37 nearby activities — including 18 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Avon, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Water Activities, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Avon, NC , followed by 27 popular activities in nearby cities, including Buxton, Frisco, Rodanthe, Ocracoke and Salvo
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The waters around Canadian Hole are often used for windsurfing, kiteboarding, stand-up paddle boarders and kayakers. Meanwhile land lovers enjoy stretches of white beaches, open water Pamlico Sound views, playing in the water, and beachcombing.
5.9 Miles
Providing a large facility for activities, Fssenden Center often hosts fitness classes, community events, and more. Among the fitness classes that can be taken here are kickboxing, yoga, and chair-fit.
6.0 Miles
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46860 NC Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920
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Kids and adults love Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard & 18-Hole Mini Golf in Buxton, North Carolina. This popular spot features a whimsical mini golf course and a huge menu of frozen treats that help players cool off after a hot game.
6.1 Miles
One of three lighthouses found in the national park of the National Seashore, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is open seasonally (late April through Columbus Day) for visitors to enjoy and climb. Rising 257 steps from the ground to the balcony, narrow stairs have tight space for two-way traffic and equates to climbing…
6.1 Miles
A surfing, skimboarding, and other water sport outfitter, Shortbus Skimboards sells a wide variety of boards, apparel, equipment, accessories, and paraphernalia. Customers can even design their own custom skim boards.
6.2 Miles
With spots for RV and tent camping, Island Hide-A-Way Campground offers ocean views on Hatteras Island. At the beach, visitors can converse with local fisherman and attend a fish fry.
6.9 Miles
Buxton Woods Coastal Reserve is 1007 acre nature preserve with a diverse collection of fauna and flora. There are over 360 species of birds including peregrine falcons and bald eagles and mammals like grey foxes and river otters.
7.9 Miles
Featuring local artists, Indian Town Gallery & Gifts displays pottery, paintings, jewelry, and more in its gallery. It also hosts events where guests can meet the artists behind the artwork and take special crafting classes.
8.0 Miles
Golf and karting go hand in hand at Frisco Mini Golf & Go-Karts. This family-friendly establishment accepts new golfers until 10 PM and has clean, well maintained facilities. This destination is also an attractive choice for childrens' birthday parties.
9.2 Miles
Equine Adventures offers a two-hour beach ride. The ride consists of a 45 minute ride through the North Carolina Coastal Reserve and Maritime Forest, 30 minutes, along the beach, and then 45 minutes back through the woods to the starting point.