Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Historic lighthouse and museum in Corolla, United States
The red brick lighthouse reaches a height of 162 feet with distinctive unpainted walls that set it apart from other coastal beacons in North Carolina.
The lighthouse began operating in 1875 to illuminate the last dark section between Cape Henry and Bodie Island, where hundreds of ships had previously encountered difficulties.
The site encompasses the keeper's house, which accommodated multiple lighthouse families and represents the maritime heritage of the Outer Banks region.
Visitors can ascend 220 steps to the observation gallery, with admission costing $13 for individuals aged four and older, while younger children enter without charge.
The structure maintains its original first-order Fresnel lens, projecting light beams visible from 18 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean every 20 seconds.
Location: Corolla
Address: 1101 Corolla Village Rd, Corolla, NC 27927 27927
Phone: +(252)4534939
Website: https://obcinc.org/currituck-beach-lighthouse
GPS coordinates: 36.37667,-75.83066
Latest update: March 19, 2025 13:11
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