Activities for Big Kids in Outer Banks
30 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Outer Banks. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.

Outer Banks Adventures & Watersports
Ages: 8 and up

OB-Xscape Rooms
Ages: 9–17 (with adults)
FreeDare County Arboretum and Teaching Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-12

First Flight Adventure Park
Ages: 8–17
FreePea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
FreeDowdy Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10

Grace Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-16
FreeSandy Run Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
FreeDuck Town Park Boardwalk
Ages: Best for all ages

OBX Axe Throwing
Ages: Best for ages 10 and up
FreeDowdy Park
Ages: 1–12

Island Farm
Ages: Best for ages 3-12

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Ages: All ages

Roanoke Island Festival Park Adventure Museum
Ages: 4 and up

Nags Head Dolphin Watch
Ages: 3 and up

Elizabethan Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up

Jumpmasters Trampoline Park
Ages: 3–16

H2OBX Waterpark
Ages: Best for ages 2-17
FreeOuter Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
FreeAlligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
FreeCoastal North Carolina National Wildlife Refuges Gateway Visitor Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-13

HWY 12 Amusements
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
FreeHayman Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-10

The Lost Colony
Ages: 6 and up
FreeTown Of Duck Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10

Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf
Ages: Best for ages 3-17
FreeNags Head Town Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-12

OBX Laser Tag & Arcade
Ages: 6–16

Simply OBX & X-Treme Arcade
Ages: Best for ages 3-17

Full Throttle Speedway
Ages: Best for ages 8-17
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