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Family Fun | Outer Banks North Carolina

There's more to the Outer Banks than our beautiful beaches!
Get the family together for an afternoon of terrific memories. Try a game of putt-putt, a leisurely bike ride on a multi-use path, a whirl or two in a go-kart or reel in the catch of the day! Laugh, play and make lasting family memories on your next OBX vacation.

Wild Horse Tours   |    Kayak Tours   |  Fishing Trips   |   Air Tours   |   Arcades  

Miniture Golf   |   Water Fun   |  Bowling    |  Bird Watching   |  Cooking Classes   

Horseback Riding   |  Laser Tag   |   Fitness Centers   |   Skate Parks   |   Go Karts    | Hair Wraps

Wild Horse Tours- self guided and professionally guided tours available. Wild Spanish Mustangs on Carova BeachWild Spanish Mustangs on Carova BeachCall and find the best fit for your family's 4x4 adventure!

Kayak Tours - Explore the OBX in a brand new way! The shallow waters of the sound are perfect for kayaking - novice or expert. Find out more about kayaking on our OBX Watersports Page.   

Fishing Trips - The Outer Banks is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Roanoke and Albemarle Sound (called Bay in other areas) so there's no shortage of water and definitely no shortage of fish! Find out more about your fishing adventure on our Outer Banks Fishing Page. 

Air Tours -Book an aerial tour and get a bird's eye view of the Wright Memorial, Jockey's Ridge, lighthouses and of course the beautiful beaches!

Arcades - What a fun activity on a rainy or super-hot day!

  • Avalon Fishing Pier & Family Fun Center - Kill Devil Hills, Beach Road. 252-441-7494. http://www.avalonpier.com/
  • Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf - Nags Head, Bypass 252-480-0087
  • Nags Head Bowling & Billiards Center - Nags Head, Bypass. 252-441-7077. http://nagsheadbowling.com/
  • Neptune's Grill & Arcade - Pirates Quay, milepost 11. 252-441-1071Go Kart racing on the Outer BanksGo Kart racing on the Outer Banks

Go-Karts - Grab the family and put the pedal to the metal!

  • Colington Speedway - 1064 Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills. 252-480-9144
  • Corolla Raceway - Corolla, Timbuck II. 252-453-9100
  • Frisco Mini-Golf & Go-Karts - Frisco, 252-995-6325
  • Nags Head Raceway - Nags Head, Bypass 252-480-4639
  • Speed 'N' Spray - Nags Head, Bypass 252-480-2877
  • Waterfall Park - Rodanthe, 252-987-2213

Miniature Golf - You just can't go wrong with a few rounds of mini golf.

  • Frisco Mini Golf & Go Karts - Hwy 12, Frisco - 252-995-6325
  • Galaxy Golf - 2914 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head - 252-441-5875
  • Jurassic Putt - 6926 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head - 252-441-6841
  • Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf - MP 16, Nags Head - 252-480-6606
  • Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf - 1600 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, 252-480-0142. http://www.losttreasuregolf.com/

Water Fun - Time to cool off! Take a break from the beach and enjoy a fun-filled day in a water park, indoor or outdoor pool or on bumper boats.

Outer Banks family activitiesOuter Banks family activitiesBowling - A little friendly competition never hurt anybody! Get the family together and spend the evening indoors.

Bird Watching - Over 400 species of birds have sited within the parks of the Outer Banks. Borrow a bird guide from your local library and see how many you can find!

Cooking Classes - Learn a skill that will last a lifetime! Cooking is a wonderful family activity and bonding experience.

Fitness Centers - Many area gyms offer weekly and daily passes. Some have daycare and/or allow children and some even make house calls.

Skate parks on the Outer BanksSkate parks on the Outer BanksHorseback Riding - Explore the Outer Banks like never before - on horseback!

Laser Tag - The latest thing on the OBX!

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Hair Wraps & Henna Tattoos -

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