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      Standing tall over the beaches of North Carolina for years, the lighthouses of the Outer Banks invite visitors to climb their steps and take in the beautiful beaches that surround them. Each lighthouse has a unique story and places visitors can see. Your Outer Banks vacation rental will put you within a short distance of many of these famous lighthouses. 

       

       

       

       

      Bodie Island Lighthouse
      Bodie Island Lighthouse is located on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, with the grounds and buildings surrounding the tower in the hands of the National Park Services. It is not open to the public for climbing although you may visit the keepers duplex which is now a small museum and gift shop. This lighthouse has had to overcome many struggles during over the years in the past including the rebuilding of the towers time and time again due to miscalculations, the Civil War, and the natural shifting of the sand. Even though you cannot climb this tower, it is worth making the drive to discover the picturesque views and natural beauty surrounding the Bodie Island Lighthouse. From Memorial Day to Labor Day you may visit between the hours of 9 am. to 6 p.m.

      Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
      The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in America, is also second tallest brick lighthouse in the world. With a total of 248 steps to the top, the climb is taxing, but the views from the summit are well worth the effort. There is a small fee to climb the tower, $7 for adults and $3.50 for seniors and children under 12 years of age. There is also a visitor center and gift shop located at the lighthouse.  Feel free to visit the nearby beach to enjoy some surf and sun before or after your climb.

      Ocracoke Island Lighthouse
      Although the Ocracoke Island Lighthouse is not open to the public, visiting the Ocracoke Island is a delightful day trip. Ocracoke is only accessible by ferry (about a 2.5 hour  ride), and once you get there, you can enjoy the gifts shops, seafood restaurants, and a wild pony reserve. This area is also a part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, owned and kept by the National Park Services.

      Currituck Beach Lighthouse
      The Currituck Beach Lighthouse was the last of four brick towers built from Cape Henry, Virginia, to the Outer Banks. It is 162 feet tall with 214 steps to the top. On your way up, take a moment to read over the interesting facts and history of this lighthouse for a chance to rest up. When you finally reach the top, the magnificent view of the sound side and ocean are unbelievable (bring your camera.) There is a fee of $7 to climb; although, there is group rates available in advance. Also, enjoy the museum shop, wind horse museum, and the historic Whalehead Club just south of the tower.

      The Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
      This lighthouse was needed to help direct mariners through a narrow channel connecting the Pamlico Sound to the Croatan Sound. It is simply modeled after a screwpile lighthouse from the late eighteen hundreds to the mid nineties, and is the fourth incarnation. It is located at the end of the pier on the Manteo Waterfront and free to visit. Note that hours vary with the seasons.