There is something inherently majestic about a lighthouse. Rising above the sand and shining a beacon of light out to sea to guide ships safely into shore. There are seven beautiful ones along the coast of North Carolina and three of them were built before the Civil War at Cape Lookout, on Ocracoke Island, and on Bald Head Island. All three require a ferry ride from Harkers Island, Hatteras, and Southport, respectively. The four post-war lighthouses are on the mainland.

Cape Lookout Lighthouse on Cape Lookout. Visitor Center where ferry departs from- 1800 Island Road, Harkers Island.

Ocracoke Lighthouse- 360 Lighthouse Road, Ocracoke. Ferry departs from Hatteras Ferry terminal- 59063 North Carolina Hwy 12, Hatteras.

Old Baldy Lighthouse- 101 Light House Wynd, Bald Head Island. Ferry departs from 1301 Ferry Road SE, Southport

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse- 46379 Lighthouse Road, Buxton

Currituck Beach Lighthouse- 1101 Corolla Village Road, Corolla

Bodie Island Lighthouse- 8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse Road, Nags Head

Oak Island Lighthouse- 300a Caswell Beach Road, Oak Island