- 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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408 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo, NC 27954
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Ahoy, mateys! Let your inner pirate out on this themed cruise, located on Roanoke Island. Mainly for kids, step aboard the Sea Gypsy for your transformation into a pirate, complete with clothing, fake tattooes, and face paint. Seek the sunken treasure and battle with enemy pirates attempting to beat you to the …
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Discover the history of the Outer Banks on Roanoke Island, a 25-acre living history site. Find costimed actors portraying life in America's first English settlement, located on the island in 1585. The site features a recreated 16th century ship that would have brought the colony to America; Indian Town's Coasta…
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307 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo, NC 27954
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Downeast Rover Sailing Cruises gives rides on a 55-foot topsail schooner along the Outer Banks. The boat can be rented as a charter boat and sleeps up to six people.
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Waterfront of Roanoke Island, Manteo, NC
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For an interactive and informative look at history, guests check out the Elizabeth II State Historic Site. Visitors can help 16th century sailors swab the decks, chart a course, and even set the sails of the ship.
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100 Conservation Way, Manteo, NC 27954
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Free of charge and open daily, National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center features interactive exhibits, audio-visual programs and a virtual airplane ride so visitors can experience every national refuge. They also utilize a 130 seat auditorium as a classroom.
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In addition to the showing the latest movies on their single screen theater, Pioneer Theatre also hosts plays and other performances in their historic theater. The exterior of the building looks like an old fashioned shop from the 1700s.
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Spread over two hours in length, Outer Banks Cruises offers several cruise focuses. Yet, the most popular is the Guaranteed Dolphin Watch which has the narrated story of the bottlenose dolphin and is held from June to October.
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Nags Head Golf links is a Bob Moore designed course similar to many link courses found in Scotland. The course is 5,717 yards long, and is a par 71 course.
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374 Airport Rd., Manteo, NC 27954
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Founded in 1976, Roanoke Island's aqarium is a combination of the North Carolina Marine Resources Center, Pine Knoll Shores and Fort Fisher to provide one area to inspire visitors to appreciate and conserve the North Carolina aquatic environments. Tours are provided, with outdoor programs including kayak, stan…
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380 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954
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Sail the Outer Banks-Private Sails aboard a 41-foot Gulfstar sailboat. The boat leaves the Manteo Waterfront for three-hour rides throughout the day, including during sunset, and those on the boat can even learn to sail.