Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a famous symbol of the Outer Banks, and you’ll find it on Hatteras Island in the village of Buxton. It’s the only lighthouse on the island, yet it’s one of three in Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The seashore’s other two lighthouses are on Ocracoke Island and on Bodie Island (near Nags Head). Climbing Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a rite of passage and one of the most popular things to do on Hatteras. It's something every Outer Banks local and visitor needs to do at least once. Before or after your climb you can learn all the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse facts in the adjoining museum and visitors center.
Lighthouses in Hatteras
If one thing represents all of Hatteras Island, it has to be the famous black-and-white, spiral-striped Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The lighthouse has become the icon of the island, representing the hopeful, stalwart, survivalist attitude that is so pervasive among the people of Hatteras. This is one of the most famous lighthouses in the nation, especially since it survived a controversial, precarious move in 1999. The...read more
Lighthouses in Nags Head
The first national seashore in the country, Cape Hatteras National Seashore stretches more than 70 miles along parts of three islands: Bodie Island (just south of Nags Head), Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. It is a place for recreation, immersion in nature and inspiration for humans as well as a safe haven for a variety of wildlife. The beautiful barrier island environment is a place...read more
Lighthouses in Hatteras
The Hatteras Island Park Store is located on the grounds of Cape Hatteras Light Station. No visit to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is complete without a stop at the Park Store for seashore-related gifts. Lots of parking and restrooms are on site. The Hatteras Island Park Store is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Christmas.read more