In 1804, Congress authorized construction of a lighthouse on Cape Lookout, the southernmost tip of the Outer Banks barrier islands. Completed in 1812, the Cape Lookout light was reconstructed in 1859 to its height of 163
Harkers Island, NC LighthousesCape Lookout National Seashore consists of three undeveloped barrier islands covering 55 miles. Activities include:
Harkers Island, NC Other AttractionsThe Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center documents and preserves the cultural heritage of Core Sound through temporary exhibits, demonstrations and events. Its collection is the region'
Harkers Island, NC Museums This 24-unit inn offers comfortable rooms and efficiencies in Harkers Island within sight of Cape Lookout. The inn's marina offers fishing charter and water-taxi services.
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Local ferry tours of Cape Lookout and Shackleford Banks.
Harkers Island, NC Tours
Water park with wave pool, lazy river, tube slide, kiddie splash pool and slides, towerslides and springs. Also restaurant, ...
Housed in the former Camden County jail circa 1910. The second story cells have been fully restored and are open to the publi...
Much activity took place off the shores of Ocracoke Island during World War II. In May of 1942, the H. M. S. Bedfordshire, on...