Atlantic Coast
Cape Hatteras Light
Buxton, North Carolina
WhereBuxton, NC
CoastAtlantic Coast
Why it belongs on the chase
the tallest brick lighthouse in America, its black-and-white spiral famously moved 2,900 ft in 1999.
Tower access, climbing hours, and ferry/tide timing vary by season — check the light’s official site before you go.
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