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As we were still in transit to our final destination and still had 80 miles to drive, we did not take time to climb the 269 steps to the top of this beauty. However, if you are here and if you have the time and if you do not do it, Na-na-na-na-na! Sissy! I’m sure it would be a view to remember! However, you are encouraged “not” to attempt the climb if you have health conditions that may endanger you, or if you are prone to jump off of tall buildings… How’s that for a tip???
There is also a “keeper’s house” converted into a museum that is interesting but my camera ran out of film and I was too lazy to walk all the way back to the car for more… Well, it was hot and I hadn’t slept and we still had a long way to go… Give me a break! ;-)
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: 1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954
Phone: 252-473-2111
Off-road driving availablity allowed on Bodie, Pea, and Hatteras Islands in restricted areas. Know before you go.
Written Mar 1, 2007
Phone: 252-473-3444
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Come see me...Come see me... Come see me... Come see me... Come see me... Come see me... Come see me...
You're getting very sleepy... very, very sleepy... When I snap my fingers you will awaken and my voice will be the only voice of reason...
Boy, are you in trouble! hehee!
Updated Jun 28, 2005
Address: Hwy. 12
Phone: 252-473-2111
Website: www.nps.gov/caha
Schedule your arrival through Norfolk, Virginia. Rent a car and head south. I expect your could reach Nags Head in under an hour of driving! Nags Head is on the northern most island making up the Outer Bank. From Nags Head, it is under 70 miles to Cape Hatteras.
Updated Feb 28, 2007
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Good News... Bad News... Depending on how you view it, of course! This was the end of our ferry travel. We would be driving North on Hwy. 12 towards our final destination of Nag's Head, some 80 miles away. Though Hatteras is an island we cross a long bridge span to reach the next stretch of the Outer Banks.
If you've traveled along this far, you might as well come along!
Updated Jun 28, 2005
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You immediately notice a bit more building and habitation than on Ocracoke. Hatteras Island is considerably larger and accomodates more visitors. Though we didn't get to drive around much as we were on a "mission", it was a neat place and one worthy of a longer stay!
Updated Jun 28, 2005
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Yep, you guessed it... More ferry time! However, this trip is much shorter (only 40 minutes) and its free!
Here you see Hatteras Island as we approach... we were closer to land masses on this shorter trip so we were able to see more and closer things...
Updated Jun 28, 2005
Best Known Lighthouse... That Got Up & Went!
Just off the coast of Hatteras Island lies the most dangerous area of the Atlantic Ocean known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic". This is the place where the Gulf Stream collides with the Virgina...
Main goal was to see the Light House
I only had one day (24 Feb 2007) to visit all of the outer banks so I did not spend much time stopping every place I wanted. At the turn off to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, there was a popular...
Cape hattteras North Carolina - AKA OBX
We spend a lot of time in Cape Hatteras. We were there in April, June, July and November last year. Growing up in Hawaii, I guess I became a water baby and can't get enough of it.
GATEWAY TO THE SEA ...... FREEDOM!
thw Wright brothers museum and monument at the north of the chain of Outer Banks Islands ....
Cape Hatteras with its Lighthouse
This lighthouse has been moved all in one piece Nice dunes and beach nearby
Build your own Cape Hatteras State Park page
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