Nags Head Lighthouse

Bodie Island Lighthouse

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The Bodie Island Lighthouse, located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, is a historic and iconic beacon that has guided mariners for over a century. …

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Oct 17, 2024
Beautiful spot to visit. Lighthouse is spectacular. There’s a boardwalk out to a viewing spot where you can take in great views of the lighthouse and marsh. I recommend an early morning visit, but it… Full review by rickg937
Oct 3, 2024
Stayed in Corolla. Visited the Bodie lighthouse. It was an awesome sight. Beautiful lighthouse and grounds. Walked the pier. This was a postcard experience. Full review by john P
Jul 25, 2024
We have stopped at Bodie many times but this is the first time we were able to climb. The experience was amazing. If you want to climb you need to go on the National Park Service website to book. … Full review by mmkerrick
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The current Bodie Island Lighthouse is the third that has stood in this vicinity of Bodie Island on the Outer Banks in North Carolina and was bu…
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Bodie Island Lighthouse is one of five lighthouses located on the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Located just 10 miles south of Nags …
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Located:4 miles (6 km) north of Oregon Inlet, Near North Nags Head, North Carolina
Height:164.4 feet (50.1 m)
Area:15 acres (6.1 ha)
Architectural style:Italianate, First-order brick lighthouse

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Is there a fee to just walk the grounds?
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No fee! There is one to climb the lighthouse.
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is there an entrance fee or a fee to climb the lighthouse?
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Yes. You can get it into it and look up. Which is alread an experiance. If you want to get up the stairs you need to buy a ticket at the counter at the entrance. But walking the area …
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Yes. You can get it into it and look up. Which is alread an experiance. If you want to get up the stairs you need to buy a ticket at the counter at the entrance. But walking the area us free. The guards are savvy and know their stuff.
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Even though the lighthouses are closed for the season, are they still accessible to walk to/around for photos?
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Yes the grounds are open even if building closed when I was there.
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How much time should I allow for touring the grounds of Bodie Island Lighthouse?
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Bodie lighthouse is beautiful. Just taking pictures I could be there all day. There are nice areas to walk. A very nice gift shop. Also depends on if you tour the lighthouse. I would say at …
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Bodie lighthouse is beautiful. Just taking pictures I could be there all day. There are nice areas to walk. A very nice gift shop. Also depends on if you tour the lighthouse. I would say at least an hour.
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A disabled veteran wants to get married here at the lighthouse how would we go about that he wants to do It on the 4th of …
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A disabled veteran wants to get married here at the lighthouse how would we go about that he wants to do It on the 4th of July 2018 Thanks Ron 512-810-9498
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You would have to contact the National Park service for permission ect
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