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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse


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The tallest brick lighthouse in North America. Open for climbing Good Friday - Columbus Day.Extending about 14 miles offshore from Cape Hatteras are the shallow, shifting Diamond Shoals, a hazard to nearshore navigation. By day or night, the Cape Hatteras lighthouse provided a navigational bearing, enabling ships to avoid the treacherous shoals.




Address:
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
46375 Lighthouse Rd.
Buxton, NC 27920
Phone: (252)995-4474


Our Website:www.nps.gov/caha

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Island Hide-Away

30 RV sites, 15 tent sites. Hot/Cold Showers, C/

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Finnegan's

Hwy. 12, Buxton. Hot submarine sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, clamstrips & breakfast sandwiches. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Bar. MC, V. Open March - Dec.

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Comfort Inn - Hatteras Island

60 rooms. Refrigerator, Microwave, Guest Laundry (or Washer/Dryer in Cottages), Continental Breakfast, Fish Cleaning Facilities, Non-Smoking Rooms Available, Outdoor Shower, Outdoor Pool, Handicap Accessible. AAA and AARP discounts.Open year-round.

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Diamond Shoals Restaurant

Hwy. 12, Buxton. Local eafood, salad bar & nightly specials. Breakfast & Dinner. V, MC, Disc. Open March - Dec.

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