Lighthouses of the Outer Banks
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Plan An Outer Banks Lighthouse Tour
The Outer Banks area is so fascinating you can plan a vacation centered on any one of the lighthouses, or plan to visit them all in one trip. Just a warning if you are planning on seeing them all in one trip, there are so many other fascinating things to do in the area you will easily get sidetracked, and wish you could increase the length of your stay!
The Outer Banks area is so fascinating you can plan a vacation centered on any one of the lighthouses, or plan to visit them all in one trip. Just a warning if you are planning on seeing them all in one trip, there are so many other fascinating things to do in the area you will easily get sidetracked, and wish you could increase the length of your stay!
What's Here?
- Currituck Beach Light Station
- A View From The Currituck Light Station Window
- Currituck Beach Light Station ~ Outer Banks Lighthouse Gifts
- Outer Banks Information Links
- 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
- Rent a House On The Beach in the Outer Banks
- Featured Lenses
- Have You Been To The Outer Banks?
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

A View From The Currituck Light Station Window
Currituck Beach Light Station ~ Outer Banks Lighthouse Gifts
Outer Banks Information Links
If you would like to make this a learning tour, or just find out more information about the area, check out the following sources:
- 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.
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

A Storm Sky Gathers at Kitty Hawk

A Wright Brothers Replica Plane At The Wright Brothers Memorial
Outer Banks Lighthouse Photos from Flickr
Kill Devil Hills

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

The Wright Brothers Memorial
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
Bodie Light Station

Bodie Island Lighthouse, Oregon Inlet

Bodie Island Lighthouse, Part of the ...

Man Paddling Canoe in Mist, Roanoke R...
Outer Banks Information
Cape Hatteras Light Station

The 198-Foot Tall Lighthouse on Cape Hatteras

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Outer Banks Lighthouse Guides
Ocracoke Light Station

Ocracoke Lighthouse
Cape Lookout
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.

Cape Lookout Lighthouse Silhouetted a...
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.
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Have You Been To The Outer Banks?
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Tipi
Jun 22, 2011 @ 4:10 pm | delete
- I'm so glad I found this. Thank you for sharing, these photos captured the moments, and your articles are interesting.
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mbgphoto
Feb 7, 2011 @ 12:44 pm | delete
- Stopping back by to give your a Squid Angel blessing!
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Upon-Request
Jan 17, 2011 @ 5:37 pm | delete
- Great lighthouse lens! Added to my lensroll for Fenwick Island Lighthouse
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- I favorited this lens a long time ago and had to come back and bless it. It's just so beautiful and I hope to see these lighthouses some day.
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ShamanicShift Jan 14, 2011 @ 7:11 pm | delete
- No, but it would be a treat -- blessed by a SquidAngel!
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