- TripBuzz found 30 things to do with kids in or near Avon, North Carolina, including 23 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Buxton, Frisco, Rodanthe and Salvo.
- From Avon Fishing Pier to Studio 12, the Avon area offers 45 different types of family activities, including: Surf Shop, Arts & Crafts Classes, Piers & Boardwalks and Boat Tours.
- Avon is actually just a small village within Dare County that is located within the Outer Banks. Originally named Kinnakeet, the name was changed when a post office was finally established in 1883 which is still standing. With its closeness to the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding waters, most of the village's activities revolve around water recreation like fishing and surfing.
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Reestablished by United States National Park Service Ranger Jim Henning, the Ocracoke Pony Pens hold descendants of the original Ocracoke feral horses. Visitors can watch the horses from an observation platform.
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At the Ocracoke Preservation Museum, located inside the David Williams House, visitors can find souvenirs from Ocracoke. In addition, the museum contains a research library related to the island's history.
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The Schooner Windfall II offers 1.5-hour sunset cruises aboard the 32-foot sailing vessel in Pamlico Sound where Blackbeard took his bounty. The company also offers 6-passenger and 12-passenger charter boats, along with wedding cruises.
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All tours provided by Portsmouth Island ATV Excursions begin with a 20 minute boat ride from the Silver Lake Harbor to reach the secluded island. Once on site, visitors can enjoy ATV riding through a town that was deserted in 1860 but has been left undisturbed.
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The Molasses Creek - Deepwater Theater is an Outer Banks performing arts site located in Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. The theater, which plays host to Opry-style music and plays, is opened from June to October each year.
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Featuring surf equipment, Ride the Wind Surf Shop provides kayak and paddleboard rentals. The shop also offers one hour surf lessons where visitors can learn the basics of surfing with a CPR certified instructor.
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Visitors to Ocracoke Lighthouse can pull off the road, take pictures of the lighthouse, and read a storyboard detailing its construction. The lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in North Carolina in continuous service, and the second oldest in the United States.
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Coquina Beach is a public beach that offers remarkable views of the water and shoreline. The beach features picnic shelters, as well as bath houses and restroom facilities for visitors.
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8901 S Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head, NC 27959
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Lighted and open 24 hours a day, Outer Banks Pier & Fishing Center is 600 ft and requires no fishing license. The pier house features a fully stocked tackle shop, an oceanfront grill, video games and fishing rentals.
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Oregon Inlet Fishing Center Inc has everything for guests to have an enjoyable fishing trip. The charter boat company provides the boat and many items for purchase such as tackle, food, camping gear, etc.