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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Buxton
Traveler Description: The nation's tallest lighthouse was moved to a different location to preserve it.
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Attraction type: Lighthouse, Historic site
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Hiking
Address: Cape Hatteras Seashore Service Road Buxton, Hatteras Island, NC 27920
Tel: 252-995-4474

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5 of 5 stars
KentuckyTravelBug80   133 contributions
Kentucky
Sep 27, 2009

I've always heard about the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and saw it in pictures as the grandest lighthouse in American and it for sure is awesome. Sitting on the far end of Hatteras is this beautiful beacon. It is owned and maintained by the National Park Service and it has been maintained very well. You can climb this lighthouse but we... more

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3 of 5 stars
KingCobra7003   136 contributions
Marlton, NJ
Sep 3, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Ok Ok Ok, I get the point. Lighthouses are beautiful. Take some pictures of it from the outside and you'll always remember it. But being charged $7 a piece just to walk up a lighthouse to see out into the ocean is not worth it. Just like the Arch in St. Louis, this is another waste of money attraction. Stand... more

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4 of 5 stars
TDubbDubb   13 contributions
WI
Aug 31, 2009

This was a worthwhile attraction! It typifies the ocean-side experience. It was great to be able to walk to the top and enjoy the view from above. Nicely kept ground and availability of history too. Good photo opportunities more

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5 of 5 stars
gsquaredUrbana_IL   42 contributions
Urbana, Illinois
Jul 30, 2009

I have seen several lighthouse, but this was the first one I was able to climb. It is an easy climb with fairly wide curving concrete streps. There are four landings along the way up with a window at each one. Half way up a park ranger is stationed at the landing. There is also a small museum next to... more

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3 of 5 stars
California_Wine   349 contributions
Central Coast California
Jul 30, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED. DATE: JULY 28, 2009 FEE: $7 USD ADULTS / $3.50 USD everyone else PARKING: FREE, LOT'S OF SPACES DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM CAPE HATTERAS LIGHTHOUSE - This a great lighthouse, maintained by the US Natl Park Service. The fee is most likely for preservation causes, but you're on vacation so who cares...enjoy life. The climb is a... more

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5 of 5 stars
KentuckyCodger   5 contributions
Texas
Sep 4, 2008

Husband and I had a great time climbing the Cape H lighthouse. You can also view the inside of the lighthouse keeper's/groundskeepers homes. There is a movie that tells about the historic relocation of the lighthouse also but call ahead for times and dates as they rotate different films. We took about a 15 minute walk retracing the exact path... more

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5 of 5 stars
loriandryan   41 contributions
Hamilton, Ohio
Aug 22, 2008

Drove down here from Nags Head - it was a great drive and the weather was nice. We climbed to the top and it was a HIKE, but well worth it. Great for a quick history lesson. more

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5 of 5 stars
Buckmarko   38 contributions
Columbus, Ohio
Aug 16, 2008

Cape Hatteras lighthouse is a must do. We had our 5 and 7 year olds with us and they made it to the top with no complaints (much to my surprise). It costs $7 (kids cheaper or free). We bought our tickets and waited just over an hour for our time. The gift shop filled much of our time (everyone... more

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4 of 5 stars
Travelin_Man23   24 contributions
Chicago
Jun 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We had a great day visiting the lighthouse in Hatteras. The drive down from Nags Head through the wildlife refuge was quick. The lighthouse itself is impressive and the Park Rangers were very knowledgeable. The day we went the temperature was approaching 90 and it is over 260 steps to the top. They start a group every 10 minutes -... more

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4 of 5 stars
Amishcowboy   25 contributions
Lancaster County, PA
Jun 10, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

If you are on Hatteras Island you must stop a see the lighthouse, it's an amazing view from up there. BTW, The Island is not nearly as Touristy as Nags Head is.. Check out Hatteras Beach, it's very Close and was voted one of the best Beaches in the US. Remember, You have to be in Good Shape to climb... more

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Cape Hatteras Seashore Service Road, Buxton, Hatteras Island, NC 27920
Tel: 252-995-4474