Lighthouses Near Wilmington, North Carolina
There are 5 lighthouses within 60 miles of Wilmington, and two of them are open to visit. The closest is Price Creek Lighthouse, 21 mi away, and the best known nearby are Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Lighthouse.
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Lighthouses you can visit near Wilmington
Nearest first, with tours, a museum, an overnight stay or grounds open to walk. Hours change by season, so check before you go.
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All 5 lighthouses within 60 miles of Wilmington
Distances are in a straight line from the city center; the drive is longer, and offshore lights are seen from the water or the shore.
- Price Creek Lighthouse North Carolina21 mi · Seen by boat or from shore
- Oak Island Lighthouse North Carolina24 mi · Grounds open
- Cape Fear Lighthouse North Carolina24 mi
- Bald Head Lighthouse North Carolina25 mi · Open to visitors
- Frying Pan Shoals Lighthouse North Carolina56 mi · Private, not open
Questions about lighthouses near Wilmington
What is the closest lighthouse to Wilmington?
Price Creek Lighthouse is the closest, 21 mi away in a straight line. Next are Oak Island Lighthouse (24 mi) and Cape Fear Lighthouse (24 mi).
How many lighthouses are near Wilmington?
There are 5 lighthouses within 60 miles of Wilmington, NC, 4 of them within 30 miles.
Which lighthouses near Wilmington can you visit?
Two of the 5 are open for tours, a museum or a walk around the grounds. The nearest are Oak Island Lighthouse (24 mi) and Bald Head Lighthouse (25 mi). Hours change by season, so check before you go.