Monday, August 17, 2026

Question: Which of North Carolina’s lighthouses are located on Cape Hatteras National Seashore?

Answer: Cape Hatteras National Seashore features three historic lighthouses: the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest in the United States with its distinctive black-and-white spiral design; the Bodie Island Lighthouse; and the Ocracoke Lighthouse. These structures stand as key man-made attractions amid the seashore’s beaches, dunes, and maritime history.