Outer Banks family guide
Things to Do on Hatteras Island
Beach days are the main event — but when you want shade, snacks, and friendly competition, Frisco Mini Golf & Go Karts is the easy family stop in Frisco, NC.
A simple Hatteras family day
- Morning on the beach (Frisco, Buxton, or Hatteras Village)
- Cape Hatteras Lighthouse area or a late lunch
- Afternoon / evening at Frisco Mini Golf & Go Karts — putt, race, snow cones
We’re on Hwy 12 past mile post 65 — easy to find between beach towns on the island.
Why families stop here
- 18-hole mini golf with ponds, waterfall, and gazebo — $15, kids 6 & under free
- Two go-kart tracks — Family Track and The Slick — $17 per driver
- Snacks: snow cones, lemonade, cotton candy, pretzels, and more
- Free parking and a digital scorecard on your phone
Rainy day on Hatteras?
Storms roll through the Outer Banks. When the beach isn’t ideal:
- Call us first — we may still be open for play when weather allows
- Use our free online games hub from the rental or the car line
- Bring the digital scorecard for when you do get on the course
Nearby Outer Banks favorites
We’re happy neighbors to the classic Hatteras Island checklist (not affiliated — just local context):
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches
- Cape Hatteras Lighthouse area (Buxton)
- Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum (Hatteras Village)
- Frisco Native American Museum
- Ocracoke ferry day trips
End the day where kids can burn energy and parents can actually relax — putt and race with us in Frisco.
