2025 Buxton Activities Guide

An Italian and American restaurant with a huge recreation room including pool tables. 

Visitors who have always dreamed of taking a lazy horseback ride along the beach can cross this experience off their bucket list through the professional guidance of Buxton Stables. Located in the heart of Hatteras Island, and offering a wide array of rides for visitors of all ages and abilities, this friendly and professional horseback riding company can provide the experience of a lifetime for visitors who dream of riding along the open Atlantic Ocean waters.

The pinnacle of fishing on the Outer Banks, however, is and has always been Cape Point. Ask any long-time Hatteras Island fisherman about Cape Point, and they'll gladly tell you about incredible catches, near-misses, and the occasional vehicle getting stuck in the deep, shifting sands.

We are Daniel, Kate and Brooke, a team of experienced documentary portrait and wedding photographers from Hatteras Island. We Love creating stunning and meaningful photographs. Our style is natural, bold, and sincere. Our work highlights unscripted moments, breathtaking scenery and incredibly dynamic light.

Lighthouse Horse Rides in Buxton offers horseback riding experiences on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Rides are suitable for ages 8 and up, and Lighthouse Horse Rides works hard to accommodate family members with disabilities. Ride opportunities vary by day. Call for schedule and availability.

Unwind after a long day at the beach with a little entertainment, an ice cold drink, or even a bit of uniquely delicious fare with a trip to one of Buxton’s best kept local secrets, the Lighthouse Sports Bar. Situated in a small building that’s tucked away along NC Highway 12, this popular local hang-out has a world of great drinks, great people, and plenty of ways to have fun, which makes it a popular post-beach destination for visitors and locals alike.

Indian Town Gallery is a Mecca for art, gifts, crafts and creativity!