As the oldest standing lighthouse in North Carolina, Old Baldy has led sailors to the Cape Fear River entrance for nearly 200 years. Although the light inside the lighthouse works, Old Baldy no longer operates as a navigational beacon for ships around the Outer Banks.

Visitors can take a look at the Old Baldy Museum, which includes the Old Baldy lighthouse, the keeper's cottage, and an oil house. Guests can also climb the 108 steps that lead to the top of Old Baldy. Children can make the climb too if they have an adult with them. Keep reading for more lighthouses in NC.

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