What's Here? 

• Rent a House On The Beach in the Outer Banks
• Outer Banks Information Links
• Currituck Beach Light Station
• A View From The Currituck Light Station Window
• Currituck Beach Light Station ~ Outer Banks Lighthouse Gifts
• The Town of Duck
• Kitty Hawk
• A Wright Brothers Replica Plane At The Wright Brothers Memorial
• Outer Banks Lighthouse Photos from Flickr
• Kill Devil Hills
• The Wright Brothers Memorial
• Nags Head
• Outer Banks Lighthouse Flags
• Bodie Light Station
• Outer Banks Information
• Cape Hatteras Light Station
• Outer Banks Lighthouse Guides
• Ocracoke Light Station
• Cape Lookout
• Featured Lenses
• Have You Been To The Outer Banks?

Rent a House On The Beach in the Outer Banks 

Joe Lamb Jr. Realtors

Plug in the date and location you're looking for and find the perfect rental vacation house.

Village Realty of the Outer Banks

Another great place to find the perfect house to rent for your Outer Banks vacation.

Twiddy

These are just a couple of the many vacation house rental companies available.

Beach Realty & Construction/ Kitty Hawk Rentals

View some of their fine Outer Banks vacation rentals for the perfect family beach vacation or browse their real estate listings for great investment opportunities.

Outer Banks Information Links 

Lighthouse Society Lighthouse Tour

Find out more information on the Lighthouses in the Outer Banks.

Outerbanks.org

Get a free travel guide, and find more information on the Outer Banks and what you can expect to find there.

Outerbanks.com

A free map of the North Carolina coast. Information on the towns of the Outer Banks, and what's great to see.

Currituck Beach Light Station 

The first stop on the tour is the Currituck Beach Light Station, which is located in Corolla, and was built in 1875. It was the last of the tall lighthouses built in the Outer Banks. The Outer Banks Conservationists worked very hard to restore this rustic lighthouse to it's original splendor. You can climb this lighthouse during the day if you visit between March and Thanksgiving. Enjoy the spectacular view of the beach and ocean from the top of the lighthouse.

While you are here check out the nature reserves, and the local beaches. Currituck County's northern beaches are majestic, and relaxing. They have been listed by USA Weekend as ''one of the 10 best undiscovered beaches on the East Coast.''

If you enjoy nature visit the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, or the Currituck Banks Coastal Estuarine Reserve. The Coastal Estuarine Reserve is only accessible with a four-wheel drive vehicle. If you can access this portion of the island it is worth the effort, to see the natural, untouched, rustic environment.



Close View of the Light of the Corolla



Corolla or Currituck Beach Lighthouse

Currituck Beach Light Station ~ Outer Banks Lighthouse Gifts 

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The Town of Duck 

The next spot on the map when you are traveling through the Outer Banks is the town of Duck. Like its name implies, Duck is famous for it's abundance of water-fowl. It is listed as a natural bird sanctuary. If you enjoy bird watching check out the beaches, woodlands, inlets, and ponds around this small town to find the best birding locations.

Kitty Hawk 

The town of Kitty Hawk is famous for being the home of the Wright Brothers while they were working on the discovery of flight. Kitty Hawk is also famous for its delightful beaches on both the ocean, and sound side. While you are there visit the Albemarle Sound, and submerge yourself in the rustic town, of this quaint fishing area.



A Storm Sky Gathers at Kitty Hawk

Outer Banks Lighthouse Photos from Flickr 

Bodie Lighthouse in the Outer Banks. I should photoshop the date off... heh.

Currituck Lighthouse, built 1875, 150 feet high, on the Outer Banks of North Car...

Looking towards the sun, a silhouette of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on the Out...

Lighthouse, Outer Banks, North Carolina

The Outer Banks is a fascinating area on the Atlantic coast of North Carolina. T...

Kill Devil Hills 

Kill Devil Hills was the location of one of the Wright Brother's earliest flights, this flight has been immortalized by the Wright Brother's Memorial. The Memorial was constructed in the 1930's it is located at the top of the Kill Devil Dune. This famous landmark can be seen for miles. Stop by, take a hike to the top of the dune, and check out this piece of history.



The Wright Flyer I in Which the First Powered Flight was Made in Kill Devil Hills...

Nags Head 

Just down the road from Kill Devil Hills you will find the town of Nags Head. Nags Head features several unique shops including the artists shops in Gallery Row, where you can purchase a beautifully framed print, or painting of your favorite lighthouse. Another great find is Jennette's Fishing Pier, it is the oldest fishing Pier in the Outer Banks. You and your family can enjoy an afternoon of fishing, or just check out the coastline view from the pier. http://www.jennettespier.net/

If you enjoy flying kites pick up a new kite at Kitty Hawk Kites, and visit Jockey's Ridge State Park. Here you can enjoy kite flying, hang gliding or go hiking in the sand dunes. When you are done flying kites, drive over to watch the charter fishing boats come in, and unload their catch. It may inspire you to take your own charter-fishing trip, when you see all of the interesting catches others haul in.



Fishing Pier, Nags Head, North Carolina



Nags Head Pier



Beachfront Homes, Atlantic, Nags Head

Outer Banks Lighthouse Flags 

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Bodie Light Station 

Continue through the islands in the Outer Banks, to the Bodie Island Light Station built in 1872. While they were building the Bodie Island Light Station five ships wrecked on the coast nearby, reinforcing the need for a lighthouse in this location. This lighthouse is located in the center of a natural wildlife preserve. While you are visiting the Bodie Island Lighthouse, take a walk along the grass pathway, and check out the bird observation decks. Cross the road to Coquina Beach, and discover a unique, beautiful beach where you can spend the afternoon with your family.



Bodie Island Lighthouse, Oregon Inlet



Bodie Island Lighthouse, Part of the ...



Man Paddling Canoe in Mist, Roanoke R...

Outer Banks Information 

Hidden Carolinas: Including Ashville, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Great Smoky Mountains, Outer Banks, and Charleston

by Catherine O'Neal

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Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's Outer Banks

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Outer Banks Mysteries and Seaside Stories

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The Outer Banks of North Carolina, 1584-1958

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Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's Outer Banks, 28th (Insiders' Guide Series)

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Cape Hatteras Light Station 

The Cape Hatteras Light Station, located in Cape Hatteras is the next lighthouse on the trail. This tower was built in 1870, and is the second tower built in this location, the first tower was built in 1803. The Cape Hatteras Light Station is the tallest lighthouse made of brick in the US.



The 198-Foot Tall Lighthouse on Cape Hatteras



Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Outer Banks Lighthouse Guides 

Southern Lighthouses, 3rd: Outer Banks to Cape Florida

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Outer Banks Architecture: An Anthology of Outposts, Lodges, and Cottages

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Southeastern Lighthouses: Outer Banks to Cape Florida (Lighthouse Series : the Life and History of America's Waterways)

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Ocracoke Light Station 

The Ocracoke Light Station, built in 1823, is located on Ocracoke Island. This rustic lighthouse can only be reached by ferry. Ocracoke is a wonderful island to visit. To get the full affect of the island you will want to put on your walking shoes. It is a quaint little island with a unique collection of specialty shops, take a walk around the town, the lighthouse and the museum. You can dine outdoors at an open-air dockside bar, or check out Blackbeard's Museum, and immerse yourself in the life of a pirate.



Ocracoke Lighthouse

Cape Lookout 

Cape Lookout Light Station was built in 1859, and is the most remote; and difficult lighthouse to travel to. From Ocracoke Island, take the Cedar Island Ferry. This ferry requires an advance reservation, call 1-800-BY-FERRY to reserve your spot. After your ferry ride you will need to travel another thirty minutes by car, and take another 20-minute boat ride to reach your final destination. While you are visiting the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, check out the impressive, remote beaches, and the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum.

This lighthouse tour does not cover every activity there is to do in the Outer Banks, but it gives you a great start on planning a wonderful vacation. There are several fine restaurants to check out during your stay, and unique shops to stop at along the way. If you are not concerned about sunbathing, check out the islands during the off season. There are still many activities, and you will get the full affect of the rustic history of this natural historic area.



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Have You Been To The Outer Banks? 

Share your favorite places, lighthouses, and things to do.

JaguarJulie Ah, we love lighthouses and have a friend that also is a big fan -- he makes it a point to visit lighthouses. I've got a few pictures someplace of several lighthouses we've visited -- Hawaii, Hilton Head, St. Augustine. Posted September 14, 2008

Been a number of years now but used to spend a good deal of time on the Outer Banks. My favorite area was from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke. Grreat lense. Thanks! Posted August 19, 2008

totalhealth beautiful lens. nice information on lighthouses. Posted August 01, 2008

MusicMadness That's some great lighthouse information you have there. I've always enjoyed seeing lighthouses, and about five years ago, became an avid sail boater. Sailing all around Lake Huron and Georgian Bay in Ontario, has given me plenty of opportunities to see even more lighthouses. I wrote a blog post about lighthouse posters on my website a while a ago. You may enjoy giving it a read. Posted July 18, 2008

GypsyOwl Oh My! I adore this lens. :D Is this room available? "A View From The Currituck Light Station Window"! That is just where I want to be sitting with a cup of tea looking out over the tree tops. :D I love lighthouses! This is such a beautiful lens Thank You 5* FAV Posted July 14, 2008

 

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