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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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