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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, Hatteras Island, NC 27920
252-995-4474
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Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Buxton
Type: Lighthouses, Historic Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Hiking
Description: The nation's tallest lighthouse was moved to a different location to preserve it.
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kentucky
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 NEW

The trip up is hard - that's a lot of stairs - but the reward at the top is worth it. This is a must if you're in the area...

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Cary, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW via mobile

We climbed to the top. I think the climb up Bodie is better for the same price it is ranger led, no ranger at Hatteras. The climb is easy.Nice views from the top. 8 bucks 4 for kids. Walk or drive down the beach to the old location. It has the best photos from there. The old old base is... More

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Cardiff, Wales
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

It is worth visiting all the lighthouses if you are travelling the length of the Outer Banks. Very picturesque and all have a historical story to tell

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Union, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Was great especially the move of the lighthouse video and the amazing way that they moved it, it's not a long visit but an interesting one. $8 to climb, but the day we were their you couldn't go out because the winds were too high.

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nj
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Hubby and I enjoyed seeing the lighthouse, but especially enjoyed the movie about moving this huge structure further inland. That ould have been a sight to see!

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Stedman, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We stopped by the light house during our motorcycle trip in may. The weather was great and the light house is in great shape. You can go up in the light house and get some great pictures of the island. The tour guide was good and had good knowledge of the history of the lighthouse. It was eight dollars for... More

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North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

very friendly and knowledgable vol'trs to show youn around. Just watch out for the winds. Great gift shop

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Cary, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

My 6th time climbing the lighthouse but our first family trip where the kids were old enough to climb by themselves. Had been promising my 9 year old daughter named Hatteras she could climb it and finally kept my word. Climb of 200+ steps is a workout but plenty of places to rest on your way up. My 7 year... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Our first visit to the outer banks and the first for the lighthouse. Awesome place and very interesting!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

I brought family to visit this lighthouse. We did not go into it but were able to get some great photos of it. I have come here many times over the years, it is always so very pretty.

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