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The Outer Banks of North Carolina ®


Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, known as "America's Lighthouse," is the tallest brick beacon in the World, standing 208-feet high. The substantial structure, built in 1870, is black and white spiral-striped and the international symbol of the North Carolina coast.

Opening for Climbing
April 18 through Columbus Day, October 13
Visitor's Center and grounds open year-round.

Lighthouse Climbing Fees
$7.00 Adults
$3.50 Children under 12 (must be at least 42" tall); seniors 62 and older; disabled
$3.50 with a National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Senior or Access Pass

Contact Information
(252) 995-4474
Website


The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, a public authority, is the lead marketing and promotional agency for The Outer Banks of North Carolina® and is funded by 1% occupancy and 1% prepared meals tax, collected in Dare County.

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