The lighthouse is located a short drive from our hotel and we had a quick visit on our way to Cape Hatteras from Nags Head. The beautiful black and white tower was a treat for our eyes but we did not venture to climb the stairs due to feet issues. As I stood there, I wondered how many ships have charted their course by the Bodie lighthouse. There is the other lighthouse at Cape Hatteras, which is also awesome, however, the black and white stripes are at an angle with a different design. The waters are treacherous in that area as I learnt, the two saved a lot of sailors I would think. If you got a bit of time while visiting for the beach or Wright Bros memorial, have a look there.

We really enjoyed Bodie! We were disappointed that we could not climb as the season was over, but we were able to go into the light house and the ranger on duty did explain some history. The grounds are very well kept and we enjoyed exploring the boardwalk. This is a very short drive from Kill Devil Hills. We got some great pictures and would definitely return!

Another amazing light house on the Outer Banks. Ample parking - easy to park if you have a trailer. Rest rooms are located in an out building near the parking lot. Well maintained museum in old light keepers residence.

My husband and I visited in November for our anniversary weekend getaway and it is such a beautiful place. Although we didn’t get to climb the lighthouse as it seasonally closed in October we plan to go back when we can climb. You can walk on the boardwalk out to the dock seeing wildlife it is a beautiful place. Put this one on your list of adventures. ❤️

The lighthouse is nice to see, The grounds are nice too. I wooden boardwalk goes across the yard to a march with a raised platform. The marsh is full of natural wildlife, fish and birds. The dunes are too high to see the beach, but its there. Nice history of the lighthouse to read about too.

Had a wonderful time, stopped in based on my guide along tour app, climbed to the top of the lighthouse and walked around it—- it was awesome! There are over 200 steps but there are landings every 20 steps or so , which really helps if you’re a scaredy cat like me or need breaks often 😊 very knowledgable and helpful park rangers - highly recommend !!!!

We enjoyed our visit! Just know that if you want to go to the top of the lighthouse, you must purchase tickets online. There is no in-person option, so if you don't have cell service there, you're out of luck! We did enjoy going to the top! People can only go up each flight of stairs one at a time though, so you do end up walking in shifts, but that breaks up the 10 flights of stairs anyway.

Really cool lighthouse. Well cared for facility. Only BIG negative is you can only schedule and pay for light house tours on line….and it’s a fairly complicated procedure! Have to register and give out a lot of info just to buy a simple ticket to walk up the lighthouse stairs! Along with having to do it on line their internet service there was very slow making it even more of a pain. Go back to accepting CASH payments!!!🙁

Excellent historical excursion within the national park system. Tickets must be purchased on the day you plan to attend, and you have to arrive five minutes early for a session with the ranger regarding rules and safety. I am afraid of heights, so stepping out on the top railing was a bit intimidating, but I did not have any problem climbing the stairs. There is no air conditioning inside, but a fan was placed on each of the landings, which helped.

The day I went with my family we had to reschedule due to how hot it was in the lighthouse. Park Ranger Dylan did not want to close the lighthouse and went in 10-20 minutes after he first closed it off. Dylan told us some more things about the lighthouse and stories. We then were able to go in the lighthouse and it was about 85 degrees but wasn’t bad. Long way up but worth the view. If you have any questions I would ask Ranger Dylan if he is there.