Buxton Area Activities
Activities in Buxton include horseback riding, nature trails, tennis, miniature golf and a "bird petting zoo." Cape Point, one of the island's most popular fishing spots, is accessible from Buxton by four-wheel drive.
Beach Fires
On the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, ground fires are permitted on the beach below the high tide line, and a permit is not required. The fire must be attended by an adult and completely extinguished before leaving the site of the bonfire.
Horseback Riding
Explore trails through the only maritime forest on the Outer Banks, including the Buxton Woods, the NC Coastal Reserve, and the National Park Service by horseback.
Nature Trails
- Buxton Woods Nature Trail—This ¾-mile trail is located just south of the lighthouse on the right side of the road and navigates in and around the maritime forest of Buxton Woods. Bald eagles, peregrine falcons, box turtles, green anoles, and southern dusky salamanders live in this habitat, as well as two species of rare butterflies—the northern hairstreak and giant swallowtail—and the messalina underwind moth. Access the trail at the picnic area.
Miniature Golf Putt Putt
- Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf
46860 NC Highway 12 Buxton 252-995-4059
Museums
- Frisco Native American Museum and Natural History Center —Located in Frisco, the museum houses a nationally recognized collection of Native American artifacts and historical and educational displays. It is not limited to Native Americans of the Outer Banks. There is a self-guided nature tour through the woods and a gift shop.
- The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum—Dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich maritime history of the Outer Banks and the 1,000 known shipwrecks that rest off this coast. Located in Hatteras Village, the museum has a portion of its exhibits and a gift shop open while the interior construction continues.
Zoos
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