Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Museum
Why pick this one
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is the nation's first national seashore, spanning Bodie, Hatteras, and Ocracoke islands.
Best for
- lighthouse climbing and sightseeing
- oceanfront camping
- surf fishing, surfing, kiteboarding, and windsurfing
- off-road vehicle beach access
- free ranger-led programs for families
- exploring Outer Banks barrier-island habitats and history
Look elsewhere if
- seeking a traditional indoor museum visit
- needing a single-city attraction rather than a multi-island seashore
Specialties
- lighthouse climbing
- ranger-led educational programs
- off-road beach access
- surf fishing
- camping near the ocean
What makes them different
- The nation's first national seashore
- Protects parts of Bodie Island, Hatteras Island, and Ocracoke Island
- Offers four campgrounds across the seashore
- Provides free ranger-led programs appropriate for all ages
- Includes beaches, dunes, marshes, woodlands, nature trails, and lighthouses
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- Route 1, Box 675, Manteo, NC 27954
- Website
- http://www.nps.gov/caha
Services
- beach recreation
- camping
- fishing
- nature experiences
- educational programs
- visitor information
- lighthouse sightseeing
- off-road vehicle access