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46379 Old Lighthouse Rd Nags Head, NC 27959(252) 995-4474 |
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One of North Carolina's most beloved landmarks, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in the United States, standing at 208 feet from foundation to top. Built in 1870 to guide ships through the treacherous Diamond Shoals, this spiral-striped beacon has become the international symbol of North Carolina’s coast. Visitors to this site are invited to climb the tower's 248-step, iron spiral staircase and take in the breathtaking view from the top. This majestic lighthouse is located on the southern tip of Hatteras Island, just south of Buxton.
Open mid-Apr - early Oct: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Memorial Day - Labor Day until 5:30 p.m.
Adults $7; Seniors (62+) and Children (12 and under) $3.50; Children under 42" are free, but cannot climb tower.
Phone: (252) 995-4474
Website: http://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/climbing-the-cape-hatteras-lighthouse.htm
Hotels
Comfort Inn Hatteras Island, 0.5 miles from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Cape Hatteras Bed Breakfast, 1.4 miles from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
