The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is one of the biggest attractions to the Outer Banks, with over 100,000 people clamoring each year to climb to the top – a staggering 257 steps.

The Cape Hatteras lighthouse was famously moved over 23 days in June and July 1999, when it was cut from its granite foundation, lifted onto rails and rolled 2,900 feet inland.

Hatteras lighthouse marks 150 years The Cape Hatteras lighthouse is one of the oldest, tallest and most iconic maritime symbols in the United States. It was first lit 150 years ago.

NPCA showcases Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, which the National Park Service moved inland in 1999 to avoid coastal erosion. It is now getting a $19.2 million renovation.

BUXTON, N.C. — Crews on North Carolina’s Outer Banks are making progress in restoring the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The structure in Buxton, North Carolina is surrounded by scaffolding ...

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse restoration project manager, Lindsey Gravel, show photographs of the lighthouse’s Fresnel lens restoration during a tour of the restoration project on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Designed and constructed in 1868-1870, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is an iconic symbol of North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

Major renovations are about to start at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The project will take at least 18 months to complete, according to the National Park Service. Scaffolding will soon cover the ...

BUXTON, N.C. – The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is likely not going to open for climbing this year due to restoration, according to the National Park Service. The outdoor areas near the lighthouse ...

The National Park Service conducts a tour of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse restoration project on Monday, July 1, 2024. The project is expected to cost $19.2 million and will include replacing ...