Cape Lookout Lighthouse
North Carolina
Cape Lookout Lighthouse is a lighthouse in North Carolina, first lit in 1859. The tower stands 161 feet tall. It is part of a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Ocracoke Lighthouse, 45 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Cape Lookout Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1859
Tower height
161 ft
Light 171 ft above water
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places contributing property
National Register of Historic Places
About Cape Lookout Lighthouse
The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is a 163-foot-high lighthouse located on the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina. It flashes every 15 seconds and is visible at least 12 miles out to sea and up to 19 miles.
Cape Lookout Lighthouse sits at 34.6227, -76.5246 in North Carolina. The closest other lighthouses are Ocracoke Lighthouse (45 mi), Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (71 mi) and Diamond Shoal Lighthouse (79 mi). North Carolina has 14 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Cape Lookout Lighthouse
Cape Lookout Lighthouse is open to visitors. The tower itself is closed to climbing. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Questions about Cape Lookout Lighthouse
Where is Cape Lookout Lighthouse?
Cape Lookout Lighthouse is in North Carolina, at 34.6227, -76.5246. The nearest other lighthouse is Ocracoke Lighthouse, 45 mi away.
Can you visit Cape Lookout Lighthouse?
Yes. Cape Lookout Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Cape Lookout Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Cape Lookout Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Cape Lookout Lighthouse built?
Cape Lookout Lighthouse was first lit in 1859.
How tall is Cape Lookout Lighthouse?
The tower is 161 feet (49 m) tall, and its light sits 171 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Cape Lookout Lighthouse?
The closest are Ocracoke Lighthouse (45 mi), Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (71 mi) and Diamond Shoal Lighthouse (79 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Cape Lookout Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.