If you love lighthouses and the Atlantic Ocean, come to the Outer Banks, the barrier islands of North Carolina, for a great vacation. This article lists the 5 easily accessible, historic lighthouses from Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla, NC to Ocracoke Lighthouse on Ocracoke Island. Photographs of each lighthouse and many tips on other things to do are included.

LIghthouses can be dramatic, rugged, scenic, and awe - inspiring. People travel out of their way for miles to see a lighthouse. However, it isn't often possible to take such a trip, so I am going to share with you some great ideas of a way to take a vacation with your family, to see some of the most legendary lighthouses - without leaving your home! You will see such famous ones such as the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. You will travel from coast to coast from Oregon, to Maine, see lighthouses that are very old, and the newest ones.

There are not that many lighthouses in South Carolina but the ones that still exist in the Palmetto State are beautiful and quite picturesque. Most of the lighthouses in South Carolina are great tourist destinations especially the two outside of Charleston Harbor.