Location: NAGS HEAD
In 1837, the federal government sent Lieutenant Napoleon L. Coste of the revenue cutter Campbell to examine the coastline for potential lighthouse sites that would supplement the existing one at Cape Hatteras. Coste determined that southbound ships w...[more]
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Location: BUXTON
The light at the top is automated and is visible every 7.5 seconds. In good visibility conditions, the beacon can often be seen for 20 miles (32 km) out at sea, although its official range is 24 miles (39 km) under optimal conditions. Over 1 million ...[more]
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Location: BUXTON
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore preserves the portion of the Outer Banks of North Carolina from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island. The National park stretches over 70 miles and is sometimes referred to as the Cape Hatteras National Recreational Sea...[more]
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Location: COROLLA
LIGHTHOUSE FACTS
+ Number of steps: 214
+ Height to focal plane of lens: 158 feet
+ Height to top of roof: 162 feet
+ Number of bricks: approximately one million
+ Thickness of wall at base: 5 feet 8 inches
+ Thickness of wall at parapet: 3 f...[more]
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Location: NAGS HEAD
Jockey's Ridge State Park is located in Nags Head, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The park covers 426 acres and includes the tallest active sand dune system in the eastern United States. Jockey's Ridge is the most visited park within the NC pa...[more]
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Location: MANTEO
Welcome to the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island! We invite you to come and visit the 68,000-square foot facility located on the Outer Banks. The Aquarium features many exciting and unusual residents that will guide you through your explorat...[more]
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Location: OCRACOKE
Ocracoke Light was built in Hyde County, on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina in 1823 by Massachusetts builder Noah Porter. The lighthouse stands 75 feet (23 m) tall. Its diameter narrows from 25 feet (8 m) at the base to 12 feet (3.7 m) at its peak.
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Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf Location: Nags Head
Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf is a nice minature golf course for the whole family. Located at MP 16 on the By-Pass.
Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf Location: Buxton
Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf is the place for summer fun. The 18-hole mini-golf course is underneath the live oaks, providing wel...[more]