Does Bodie Island Lighthouse still light up?

Bodie Island Lighthouse Quick Facts The current Bodie Island Lighthouse is the third that has stood in this vicinity. Stands at 164 feet high and was first lit in 1872, electrified in 1932 and re-lit in 2013 after restoration.

When can you climb Bodie Island Lighthouse?

The Bodie Island Lighthouse is open to climbing Wednesday- Saturday From April 27th though early Fall. First climb begins at 9am, and final climb is 5:40pm.

Which lighthouse can you climb Outer Banks?

Which Outer Bank Lighthouses Can You Climb? Of the 4 historic lighthouses, only three allow you to make the (fairly easy) climb to the tippy top for the best view of all: Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Bodie Island Lighthouse, and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

What water body is this island lighthouse located in?

It stands 156 feet (48 m) tall and is located on the Roanoke Sound side of a portion of a peninsula that is the first part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The lighthouse is just south of Nags Head, a few miles before Oregon Inlet….Bodie Island Lighthouse.

Why is Bodie lighthouse famous?

The Bodie Island Lighthouse is distinctive for its black and white horizontal stripes. The current structure, which was completed in 1872, is one of only a handful of brick tower lighthouses that remain in operation in the United States.

Can you climb Bodie lighthouse?

After undergoing a major restoration, Bodie Island Lighthouse is open to the public for climbing for the first time. Those who ascend its 214 steps earn a terrific, panoramic view of marshland, sound and sea.

Are the Outer Banks lighthouses open?

The Bodie Island Lighthouse is open from the third Friday in April through Columbus Day (in early October). Climbing hours are every 30 minutes, and start at 9:15 am daily. Tickets are required. The OBX’s newest lighthouse can be found on the Manteo downtown waterfront, the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse.