Family activities are not synonymous with “boring,” as evidenced by the offering of Outer Banks family attractions. In fact the majority of Outer Banks attractions are perfect for families. Sure, most people visit the Outer Banks for the beach, but these activities allow you to experience the area in a whole new way. Go on tours to find the wild horses or see a view of the coastline from the water. Visit museums, monuments and lighthouses to get a taste of the Outer Banks history. Parade through gardens and nature preserves as you and your family find plants and animals that are native to the Outer Banks. Feed animals on farms during the day and check out kid-friendly movies (indoor and out!) in the evening. With a week to do everything, the activities will seem limitless. Check out our listing below of all the Outer Banks family activities that you and everyone in your party can enjoy, and get ready for the fun that awaits you.
Outer Banks Things To Do by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Things To Do by Category
Hatteras Village Park is a nature preserve with a trail that winds through a maritime forest and salt marsh. You'll see high marsh and tidal marsh and cross...read more
Hayman Park is a simple neighborhood park with swings, playground equipment, live oaks to climb and a lot of open space for kite-flying and Frisbee throwing...read more
This marker is a little hard to find, but it’s worth seeking out. It’s on a grassy patch behind the National Park Service Visitor Center and next to the...read more
Hwy 12 Amusements has a lot to offer for family fun. Outdoors there’s an 18-hole minigolf course right on the sound and a 45-foot tall rock climbing wall on...read more
Located on Roanoke Island, just five minutes from Manteo, Island Farm is a living history farm centered on the original Etheridge family property, once part...read more
In a friendly and instructive atmosphere, dance instruction helps school-aged children find inspiration and a new hobby or passion. Island School of Dance...read more
Nags Head is home to the tallest natural sand dune on the East Coast. Jockey’s Ridge, currently a series of five dunes, is a natural wonder that’s...read more
The Outer Banks' first trampoline park is in Manteo. The indoor facility offers trampolines, trampoline dodgeball, three American Ninja-style obstacle...read more
The Town of Kitty Hawk's dog park features two fenced dog areas, one for larger dogs and one for smaller dogs. There's also a water fountain for the dogs. A...read more
Kitty Hawk Woods is a unique environment: a maritime forest, shrub swamp and marsh. Totaling 1,824 acres, the Town of Kitty Hawk owns 461 acres with a...read more
You haven’t seen Corolla until you’ve seen it from the air. As the closest parasail outfit to the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and 4x4 beaches, Lighthouse...read more
