The Lighthouses of North Carolina are not only iconic local landmarks, but they are also rich in history and famous worldwide. In fact, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is commonly referred to as “America’s Lighthouse”. It's also the tallest in the nation! Whether you're road trippin' through the Outer Banks, exploring the Cape Fear beaches & Brunswick Islands or adventuring to the Crystal Coast - North Carolina has several beautiful lighthouses to see! We've listed them here from North to South - Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, Bodie Island Lighthouse, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Ocracoke Lighthouse, Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Old Baldy Lighthouse and Oak Island Lighthouse. 1. Currituck Beach Lighthouse The Northern Outer Banks is home to famous 4x4 beaches, wild horses and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse. Its brick exterior is different from the other black and white lighthouses of the Outer Banks. There are roughly one million red bricks that make up this lighthouse! When you reach the top of Currituck Beach Lighthouse’s 220 spiral steps, you will see breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound. Location: 1101 Corolla Village Rd, Corolla, NC 27927 Climb it: mid-March through December After exploring the Currituck Beach Lighthouse grounds, be sure to visit the Historic Corolla Park! There's a beautiful bridge and gazebo and is the perfect place to have a picnic. You can even see the top of the lighthouse above the trees! While you're there, we recommend stopping by the charming Island Bookstore in the Historic Corolla Village. Website | (252) 453-4939 2. Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse The Manteo waterfront is home to the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse - a charming landmark that resembles a small coastal cottage. Visitors can enjoy the lighthouse and Roanoke Sound from the boardwalk year-round. During the peak season (April - September), you can tour the inside of the lighthouse. Be sure to also stop by the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum - located across the street! Location: 104 Fernando St, Manteo, NC 27954 Climb it: No Website | (252) 475-1750 3. Bodie Island Lighthouse The grounds surrounding Bodie Lighthouse (pronounced
