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- Jockey's Ridge State Park — Nags Head
- See Wild Horses on Carova Beach
- Mini Golf
- First Flight Adventure Park — Nags Head
- Hunt For Ghost Crabs
- Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge — Manteo
- Kayaking, Paddleboarding and Other Water Sports
- H2OBX Water Park — Powells Point
- Dolphin Tours
- Elizabethan Gardens — Manteo
This state park is home to the tallest living sand dune system on the east coast, and it’s the perfect place to fly a kite. For older kids and adults looking for more adventure, Jockey’s Ridge also offers hang gliding and sandboarding. Visitors can also go hiking, paddling, kiteboarding, or windsurfing on the Roanoke Sound. RELATED: Top 10 North Ca...
There are approximately 100 wild mustangs that live on the northern end of the Outer Banks at Carova Beach. Anyone with a four-wheel-drive vehicle may drive along the beach to look for wild horses, but the speed limit is 30 mph and people must keep their distance from the horses. There are also outfitters in Corolla that offer wild horse tours, suc...
You'll find great mini golf courses all along the Outer Banks, NC. Paradise Fun Park in Kill Devil Hills offers two 18-hole courses, go-karts, bumper cars, and an arcade that's perfect for a rainy day. You can eat a sweet treat and then work it off on the mini golf course at Uncle Eddy’s Frozen Custard & Mini Golf in Buxton. And at Mutiny Bay Adven...
This massive adventure park includes 14 zip lines and 50 obstacles throughout its incredible outdoor course, which features climbing structures, rings, rope bridges, and more. Kids must be at least 6 years old to participate, and there are two easier obstacle courses with low zip lines designed for younger ages and beginners.
A nighttime walk on the beach is a great adventure in the Outer Banks, NC. Be sure to bring your flashlights and go hunting for ghost crabs. These fast creatures can be hard to spot during the day, but at night, we’ve seen hundreds! You can also turn off your flashlights and go stargazing—the dark night skies over Hatteras are perfect for seeing th...
It’s a tradition in our family to stop at this lovely wildlife center on the Pamlico Sound and visit the turtles in the pond. You can also see lots of different birds and other wildlife on the walkways over the Sound and get a great view of the Bodie Island Lighthouse. Just be sure to use bug spray!
Pamlico Sound is a great place for families to have fun on the water. Nor’Banks Sailing & Watersports is one of the most popular water sports facilities near Duck and Corolla. Visitors can go parasailing, water skiing, tubing, kayaking, and more. You can also take boat tours or rent pontoon boats and catamarans for a more relaxed excursion. Down on...
This giant water park is impossible to miss as you drive down Route 12. With a wave pool, kid-friendly slides for young visitors, a lazy river, and a pirate-themed water playground, this water park is perfect for all ages. For teens and adults looking for thrills, there are seven giant slides and tube rides, plus a wave rider to practice surfing. T...
Did you know that dolphins live in the waters off the Outer Banks, NC? We’ve spotted them in the ocean before, but taking a dolphin boat tour on Pamlico Sound is the best way to see them. There are many different dolphin cruise operators in the OBX. My family took a tour with Captain Johnny’s Outer Banks Dolphin Tours, and we were amazed by how man...
These gardens are a beautiful botanical park designed as a living memorial to the famous lost colony of Roanoke. Kids will particularly enjoy the Discovery Cottage and Garden, where they can climb aboard a wooden ship, explore play houses with living roofs, view specimens through microscopes, and more. Don't forget to stop by the Butterfly Garden.
- OBX Beaches. The Outer Banks of North Carolina are lined with beautiful sandy beaches that are quiet, ideal for recreation and outdoor fun. This includes swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, surfing, sea kayaking, fishing, walking along the sand, collecting shells, or relaxing in the sunshine.
- Fishing in OBX. There are several ways for your family to go fishing in the Outer Banks with kids. Those with experience can set off on their own to surf fish in the ocean, cast off in the sound, or drop a line from one of the nearby Outer Banks fishing piers.
- Bike Riding. As you plan activities to do in the Outer Banks with kids, then bike rentals should be at the top of your list. The OBX is incredibly bike-friendly and boasts 105 miles of bike paths for you to enjoy.
- Kayaking. The Outer Banks is a spectacular place to kayak or canoe and to explore the area by water. There are multiple access points where you can launch your vessel into the sound or take to the ocean for sea kayaking.
Top Things to Do with Kids on The Outer Banks. Consistently ranked one of the best family beach vacations there is something for everyone of any age. Family-friendly beaches include rolling sand dunes to run down and the legendary Big Kill Devil Hill, in what was then the town of Kitty Hawk, where the Wright brothers first took flight.
Kid-Friendly OBX Activities. The beach is the prime family-friendly activity during your stay, of course. But when you want to find some off-the-beach adventures for the kids on the OBX, you'll find many options available.
The Outer Banks area is particularly visited by families who want to enjoy their vacations with their kids. If you are visiting the Outer Banks with kids this summer, here are the top activities you should explore with your kids during your visit: Take The Family To The North Carolina Aquarium
You can pick from many tours that allow you and your kids to see these majestic beauties that call the Outer Banks home, but perhaps the most family-friendly adventure is the Corolla Wild Horse Tour. Your kids will love the 15-passenger open-air safari-style truck that you get to ride in while exploring over 25 miles of off-road cruising.
