Lighthouses and LifeSaving Stations of the Outer Banks

For more than two centuries, lighthouse towers have watched over the Outer Banks shoreline and helped point travelers safely onward. Mariners and other ocean voyagers have long looked to these steady lights for reassurance while crossing the dangerous channels and shoals of the Graveyard of the Atlantic. These coastal landmarks, among the tallest in America, now stand as enduring symbols of guidance, hope, and inspiration.

Featured lighthouses and lifesaving sites

• Bodie Island Lighthouse
  8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse Road

• Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
  46368 Lighthouse Rd

• Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station Historic Site
  23645 N.C. Hwy 12

• Pea Island Cook House and Herbert M. Collins Boathouse at Collins Park
  Sir Walter Raleigh Street

• The Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
  End of the pier on the Manteo Waterfront

Regions represented

• Manteo (2)
• Buxton (1)
• Nags Head (1)
• Rodanthe (1)