How to See Bodie Island Lighthouse on the Outer Banks (and 20+ Facts)
A visit to Bodie Island Light Station (colloquially known as Bodie Island Lighthouse) is one of the most popular things to do in the Outer Banks.
National Parks
Moses Cone Memorial Park in Blowing Rock (History + The Best Things to Do)
Moses Cone Memorial Park (near Blowing Rock and Boone) is a High Country tribute to one of North Carolina‘s most successful entrepreneurs. Originally dubbed Flat Top Manor, the home was built for the famed “Denim King” Moses Cone and his wife Bertha as a summer retreat. Today, the home and its surroundings are preserved as … Read More
How to See Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (+ Climbing Info!)
The 198-foot-tall Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is North Carolina’s tallest lighthouse. It’s the tallest lighthouse in the U.S. Along with its height, this Outer Banks lighthouse is famous for its iconic spiral white and black stripes. Since its construction, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse has protected ships from some of the Atlantic Ocean’s roughest waters, also known as … Read More