North Carolina Lighthouses
Ocracoke Lighthouse
The Ocracoke Lighthouse is a 75
Cape Lookout Lighthouse
In 1804, Congress authorized construction of a lighthouse on Cape Lookout, the southernmost tip of the Outer Banks barrier islands. Completed in 1812, the Cape Lookout light was reconstructed in 1859
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
The tallest brick lighthouse in North America. Open for climbing Good Friday - Columbus Day.Extending about 14
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Climb the 214 steps to the top of the majestic, red brick lighthouse. First lit on December 1, 1875, the beacon filled the remaining ?dark spot?
Old Baldy Lighthouse & Smith Island Museum
North Carolina's oldest standing lighthouse, built in 1817. Smith Museum is housed in replica of 1850s lighthouse keeper's cottage.
Oak Island Lighthouse
The Oak Island Lighthouse was completed in 1958. The lights are 169 feet above the water. A misconception is that the lighthouse is 169 feet tall. The actual structure is 158
Bodie Island Lighthouse
The base of the tower is open seasonally, along with restored Double Keeper's Quarters, which contains lighthouse exhibits and a book shop.