Cape Lookout National Seashore

  • Harkers Island, North Carolina, USA
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+1 252 728 2250, +1 919 728 2250

Website:

www.nps.gov

Take a boat trip three miles off-shore to the islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Here you can enjoy remote beaches, watch wild horses and other wildlife, or visit one of the historic ... more on Nps.gov

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For lunch, and cooked something simple like minute noodles or soup for dinner. more on Epinions.com

Some good shelling here! more on GeckoGo

There are two nature walks (be sure to pick up the brochure for the walk you are taking at the visitor’s center). more on TripAdvisor

DO NOT BRING SODA; it could make you even thirstier in the heat *Snacking food *Sunscreen... more on Epinions.com

Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitor’s Center, Harker’s Island Date Visited: Oct 27, 2010 Admission free The Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitor’s Center is at the very e ... more on TripAdvisor

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It is a short ferry ride to the island. Captain Jacks (at the far end of Harker's Island) is only $10 roundtrip. Take some plastic bags or tote bags to collect sea shells. The best hunting is just aft ... more on TripAdvisor

We took the ferry over to the island in the morning. We were able to get tickets to climb the lighthouse (reservations recommended) and it provided a great view of the surrounding area. We had a learn ... more on TripAdvisor

You can only access this lighthouse and its beaches via a boat. This adds to its character and charm. Many people avoid coming here because of its remoteness. That adds to the beauty of it. I suggest ... more on TripAdvisor

My husband and I took a day trip to Cape Lookout last August while we were vacationing in th Outer Banks. From Nags Head, it took us about 6 hours to get there, but it was well worth the time and effo ... more on TripAdvisor

I love lighthouses, so going to see Cape Lookout was a must for me. Our vacation each year takes us to Hatteras Island. From Hatteras Island, we took a 40-minute vehicle ferry ride to Ocracoke Island. ... more on TripAdvisor

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We started the tour in Morehead City and the trip to Cape Lookout was about 15 minutes by speedboat. We were then shuttled to the ... more on igougo

Great Amenities at Cape Lookout National Seashore:

  • Visitor center
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Historic sites nearby
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Water sports
  • Children's activities

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Cape Lookout National Seashore Website

http://www.visitnc.com

www.nps.gov

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