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Ocracoke Lighthouse

Ocracoke, NC
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Ranked #3 of 12 attractions in Ocracoke
Type: Lighthouses
Description: The oldest lighthouse still in operation in North Carolina.
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Cary, North Carolina
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31 reviews 31 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Cool, small lighthouse to visit if you have a few extra minutes or are checking another light house of your list as we were. Small, can't go in, very limited parking and poor signage to get there. But walkway to the lighthouse is level and easy to maneuver, take a quick picture and then walk back to your car. Kinda... More

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Agua Dulce, California
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

A great lighthouse of the Outer Banks. If you're staying in the town of Ocracoke, it's a short walk to the lighthouse through a quaint neighborhood. Lighthouse is not open for climbing...nor is the house open. But definitely worth a photo opportunity. Only downside is the limited parking and somewhat offensive sign about the time limit. But on a rainy... More

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va beach va
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61 reviews 61 reviews
20 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

The light house is kept in great condition. Worth a look if you like lighthouses like we do. The Rangers house is there & he has a great looking dog named Bruce. Again the beautiful trees

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Weems, VA
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36 reviews 36 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

The lighthouse is worth a walk to visit, but it is just a lighthouse. You cannot go into it and there is no visitor center, but still worth a few minutes.

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North Conway, NH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Nice quite walk through a residential neighborhood. A sweet local, not on the beach which but very close to it. About a mile walk from the center of town.

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Danbury, North Carolina
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22 reviews 22 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Nice quick stop. Beautiful area and great place for a photo. A true site to see. No gift shop, museum, or information booth....just the simple beauty of the lighthouse and the surrounding properties.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

If you made it to Ocracoke, you must at least see the Lighthouse and get a photo. It is easy to get to walking or other transportation, You can't go inside; but it is working and well maintained and a beautiful location. Don't miss the old trees in the caretakers yard, spectacular.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013 via mobile

You cannot climb up inside this lighthouse. Parking is extremely limited and restricted to 15 minutes.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013 via mobile

The lighthouse is very pretty and easy to access, after you are able to park. Parking is extremely limited, but the lighthouse is totally worth having to walk a little ways. Its true that you can't climb the lighthouse, but as a native North Carolinian, I know that is pretty standard. There is a walkway to the lighthouse with a... More

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Newport, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

The lighthouse actually sits in someone's back yard. Just a short walk to the lighthouse, and well worth the visit. Accessible only by ferry from either Cedar Island, Swans Quarter or Hatteras Village, it's free, and itsa piece of history. Everything in the area is centered around their famous pirate Blackbeard and makes it very interesting for both kids and... More

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