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Lighthouses

Lighthouses are famous on the Outer Banks for a reason, visit them all to see why!

Bodie Island Lighthouse

Pronounced “body,” The Bodie Island lighthouse is located before Oregon Inlet on Hwy. 12 at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Fearing that the 80-foot tower would be used by Union forces as an observation post, the original lighthouse was destroyed during the Civil War. Today’s lighthouse was constructed in 1872 and stands 156 feet tall and has 214 stairs leading to the top. Its light can be seen for 19 miles. Although not opened for climbing, visitors may take a glimpse inside the base. The visitor center is open daily in season.

Address: 8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse Rd, Nags Head, NC 27959

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Located in Buxton, on Hatteras island, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is perhaps our nation’s most recognized lighthouse. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was built in 1870 and is America’s tallest lighthouse at 208 feet high. 248 steep iron stairs take you to the top of the tower where the panoramic views are astounding. The flashing light is visible for 20 miles on a clear night. To protect it from the encroaching ocean, the lighthouse made history in 1999 when it was moved to its current location. Open daily in season for climbing, with visitor’s center, restrooms and picnic tables on site.

Address: 46368 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse

Built in 1875, The Currituck Beach Lighthouse filled the remaining “dark spot” on the North Carolina coast between the Cape Henry, Virginia and Bodie Island to the south. Its brick exterior was left unpainted to help distinguish the Currituck Beach Lighthouse from other regional lighthouses. The lighthouse was automated in 1939 when the U.S. Coast Guard assumed the duties of the Bureau of Lighthouses. 158 feet tall, the beacon still flashes at 20-second intervals and can be seen as far as 25 miles offshore. Located in Corolla, the Currituck Beach Light has been lovingly restored, maintained and operated by the Outer Banks Conservationists.

Address: 1101 Corolla Village Rd, Corolla, NC 27927

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