Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Landmark · Dare County ·

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Landmark · Dare County ·

Iconic striped lighthouse, museum, gift shop, restrooms

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse by null
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse by null
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse by null
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse by null
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse by null
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse by null
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse by null
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse by null
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46379 Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920 Get directions

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46379 Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920 Get directions

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This Outer Banks Island Has 70 Miles of Wild Beaches and the Tallest Lighthouse in the U.S.

"Standing at exactly 198.49 feet with 269 steps up to the lens room, the current lighthouse—built in 1870 after an earlier 90-foot 1803 structure—remains an iconic black-and-white striped landmark you can still photograph even though restoration work has closed climbs (likely until summer 2026)." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Marilu C.

Google
The lighthouse is an icon of mine, from many visits as a child. I even honeymooned at the park years ago. This time we were surprised to find it paintless, covered in scaffolding, and only viewable from a distance. Even so, we were glad we visited. Winds from two offshore hurricanes made eerie tunes through the scaffolding. It was a unique experience in an old favorite spot.

Hung D.

Google
Unfortunately the lighthouse is under repairs. It was supposed to complete in fall of 2025, but they found additional structural issues at the top & awaiting additional funding TBD. The gift store/visitor center & museum are open though.

Brittney G.

Google
The lighthouse is the tallest in the US. Unfortunately we couldn’t climb due to it undergoing restoration, however this was the first time in a few decades the park ranger said the lighthouse was completely unpainted. It’s also pretty interesting knowing the history of how they moved the lighthouse 2900ft in 23 days. Definitely a go to. Can’t wait until it opens back up to climb!

Nancy C.

Google
Good lord, what a job they are doing to refurbish the light house. I'm glad to see it being kept up. Sorry we missed really seeing it all done. Great gift shop and nice restroom. I am looking forward to coming back and seeing the restoration completed.

Cheryl B.

Google
It is in the process of being refurbished. We did get to see the original red brick! The gift shop is open. Just be prepared for construction. But it still is pretty impressive.

Philip F.

Google
We went on the hottest week on record. It was miserably hot and the musuem house was a bit of a walk from the parking lot. The house had no AC and was basically an oven. The light is closed due to renovations. Free entry. No tickets required.

Joseph F.

Google
Even though it was closed for moving and renovations. It was nice to see in person and get to learn about the lighthouse and the purpose of it getting moved and how long it has been in the works.

JeffSoh

Google
It's being stripped and repainted. Lots of layers of paint. Inside photos are of the museum beside it. It's a museum dedicated to the life-saving crews and the keepers of the lighthouse