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Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum

23645 NC Hwy. 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
252-987-1552
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Rodanthe
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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Fairfax
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

In an area that has some amazing history (Lost Colony, Wright Brothers), this historic site presents another side - that of the people who lived on the Outer Banks and made ship travel safer for those traveling in the late eighteen and early nineteen hundreds. Simply amazing how those brave men performed life saving rescues. There is a nominal fee... More

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22 reviews 22 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

We stopped by on their opening weekend, made all the more poignant after all the damage they had recovered from after Hurricane Irene. The place is small but everything was interesting and the staff seemed to really enjoy telling us about the place and about the damage from the last storm. More

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Virginia Beach
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Pretty quick stop but very interesting for the family to see the site. Even got to meet one of the operators of the site that was included in the movie Nights In Rodanthe, very neat. Loved the unique items in the gift shop. More

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Elizabeth City, NC
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

Good museum, but there is an admission fee. The property is right on the oceanfront, and the guides are excellent. More

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Daytona Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2011

The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station is right on the way to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and well worth the stop if you have any interest at all in the maritime history of NC. There are many artifacts to see and they have programs that are included in your admission. I would recommend checking their website for the times of the programs... More

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