- 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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The isolated Nags Head-based Bodie Island lighthouse was open in 1872, and today is located on the National Seashore, along with Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Ocracoke Island Lighthouse. One of the two lighthouses you can climb, self-guided tours are available April through Columbus Day. Bodie is a 10-story clim…
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Named for Queen Elizabeth I, the queen in power when England began its first colonization in America, the gardens are not to be missed when visiting the Outer Banks. Serving as a living memorial to the lost colony, the gardens were planted in the 1950s. What began as a modest two-acre garden grew into multiple …
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The mystique of Roanoke Island's Lost Colony comes to life in a special live performance examining what could have happened to Sir Walter Raleigh's first American colony. Disappearing without a trace, the mystery of the Lost Colony is fascinating, which is the reason behind the Hsitorical Association's engaging…
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Surfers on the Outer Banks come to the Cavalier Surf Shop on Nags Head to purchase, repair and rent equipment. Every staff member is an experienced surfer. The shop is worth a visit even for non-surfers in search of swimming suits and accessories.
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1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954
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Established in 1937, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a national park that is characterized by ocean currents, sea level changes, and narrow barrier islands. The park is home to wildlife such as turtles and seals.
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Part of the National Park system, Fort Raleigh was the first settlement in the New World. Colonists from England descended upon the shores of the Outer Banks, finding Roanoke Island secure from the coastal elements. Although the colony was lost, the fort remained and is an historic site protecting the area that…
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2420 South Croatan Hwy, Milepost 10.5, Nags Head, NC 27959
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Suitable for groups and private parties, Gearworks Laser Tag & Family Amusement Center features laser tag along with arcade games and air hockey tables. The center provides inflatable structures for younger children, scoreboards for observers and a snack bar.
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The Outer Banks beach dunes are a draw for outdoor lovers, and Jockey's Ridge State Park features the tallest sand dune on the Atlantic coastline. Facing Roanoke Sound, the 426-acre dune-filled park is popular for flying kites and watching fabulous sunsets. Hang-gliding and sandboarding are permitted, although …
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Nags Head Fishing Pier is a fishing pier and seafood restaurant. The pier is suitable for walking, sightseeing, and of course, fishing. The restaurant serves several fresh seafood dishes and offers a you catch them, we cook them' service.
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With a focus on safety and learning, Outer Banks Surf School offers instruction to first-time surfers in several formats. Group lessons, camps and private lessons are available and equipment is provided.