Cape Henry Lighthouse is open from 10 a.m. to 4 or ... and on days when temperatures inside the tower hit 125 degrees, the lighthouse will close. Entry to the property costs $12 for adults ...

Before 1875, ships sailing by the North Carolina coast faced a 40-mile "blind spot" between Bodie Island and Virginia's Cape Henry. Then, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla was created.

The Cape Henry Inn has rooms with water views along with a pool and direct beach access. There are also log cabins available in the shadow of the famous Fort Story lighthouse. The surrounding area ...