- 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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Fatty's Treats and Tours offers ice cream in many different flavors and with many different topics. The company also offers kayaking tours filled with information about the local environment and its history.
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Led by knowledgeable local tour guides, Hatteras Tours is a business that offers sightseeing and historical tours to its guests. The tour guide discusses the local history of the area and shows many scenic sights of the island.
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Salvo Beach, located along the sandy beaches. is a small town. Visitors find opportunities to kite board, wind surf, canoe, and enjoy nature, along with the opportunity to visit the Pea Island Art Gallery.
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Visitors can explore the bay with a variety of water sport vehicles at Hatteras Watersports Salvo. Boats, kayaks, and jet skis are available for rent. There is also a picnic area and volleyball court.
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Boots with excellent traction are essential for traversing the Buxton Woods Nature Trail in Buxton, North Carolina. The trail is very popular with bird watchers, who visit regularly to see more than 360 species that live in or pass through the Buxton Woods.
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The Hammock Hills Nature Trail are located just across from the National Park Service's Ocracoke Campground. The trail itself is rather short at 3/4 of a mile, but nature and bird lovers can still enjoy themselves along the path.
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24502 Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
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For those wanting to master the combination of wind energy and surfing, a wide range of kiteboarding lesson options are available through Kitty Hawks Kites Kiteboarding School. Instructors are available for all levels, and equipment is provided.
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At Rodanthe Pier, visitors can fish using tackle and bait. There is a shop where visitors can buy bait and rent rods. From the pier, visitors can take pictures of the house where Nights in Rodanthe was filmed.
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23645 Hwy. 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
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With eight historic buildings and a knowledgeable staff, the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the U.S. Life-Saving Service. Tours are available from April through November.
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Located close to the Oregon Inlet, Rodanthe Watersports & Campground has campsites for tents and RVs, as well as a shop to rent watersports equipment. Visitors can rent kayaks, waverunners, sailboats, surfboards, and more.