OBX Axe Throwing

OBX Axe Throwing at Jumpmasters in Manteo is the Outer Banks activity that older kids and teenagers didn't know they needed — and immediately decide is the best thing they've ever done on a family vacation. Coached axe throwing sessions put participants in front of wooden targets with real axes, guided by trained staff through proper technique, safety protocols, and the satisfying science of getting an axe to stick.

This is not a toy activity. The axes are real, the targets are solid wood, and the experience has a genuine edge to it that makes it appealing to the tween-and-teen demographic that has grown bored of mini golf and go-karts. The coaching component means the activity is genuinely safe — staff stay with your group throughout and no one throws without proper instruction — but the feeling of hurling an axe across a lane and watching it embed in wood is exactly as satisfying as it sounds.

Age and strength minimums apply, which is why this is best for kids 10 and up. Younger children typically don't have the arm strength to generate consistent throws, and the experience is less satisfying for them. For families with mixed ages, consider whether the younger kids will enjoy watching while the older ones throw.

The venue is indoor, making it an excellent rainy-day option on the OBX. Sessions are by reservation, so booking ahead through the Jumpmasters website is recommended, especially during peak summer weeks when afternoons fill up quickly. The Manteo location puts you near the waterfront for a post-session lunch or ice cream.