Atlantic Coast
Cape Lookout Light
Harkers Island, North Carolina
WhereHarkers Island, NC
CoastAtlantic Coast
Why it belongs on the chase
the only U.S. lighthouse with a diamond “checkerboard” day-mark, on a remote barrier island.
Tower access, climbing hours, and ferry/tide timing vary by season — check the light’s official site before you go.
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