Currituck Beach Lighthouse
A 1875 lighthouse with its exterior left in its original red brick. From the top, you can see Currituck Sound and the Atlantic Ocean at the same time.
Currituck Beach Lighthouse was lit in 1875 and stands about 49 meters tall. Its exterior keeps the natural color of red brick, which sets it apart from the other lighthouses with black-and-white paint. During the open season, you can climb 220 steps. From the top, you can see Currituck Sound, the Atlantic Ocean and the village of Corolla at the same time. The lighthouse sits within Historic Corolla Park, right beside the Whalehead Club mansion, so the two can be visited together. A ticket is required to climb the tower, and it is closed during high winds and thunderstorms.
Opening hours
Climbing season about 09:00–17:00 (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Whalehead in Historic Corolla
- Corolla Wild Horses
- Duck Town Boardwalk
- Wright Brothers National Memorial
- Nags Head Woods Preserve
- The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama
- Elizabethan Gardens
- Fort Raleigh National Historic Site