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The Oak Island Lighthouse is one of the newest lighthouses in America. Finished in 1958, the lighthouse stands 153 feet tall and bears a black, white, and grey daymark. Its light can be seen from a distance of more than 16 nautical miles.
Guests can pay a visit to the lighthouse on Wednesdays and Saturdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and tours are also available year-round for guests who want to climb the 131-rung ladder to the top of the lighthouse. The ship ladder-style steps are nearly vertical so the tour is restricted to able-bodied people ages nine and up. Map
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