The state’s oldest standing lighthouse happens to be located on Bald Head Island, and it’s an excellent first stop after disembarking. Located just a short walk from the ferry landing, the circa 1817 ...

Three lighthouses are located near Wilmington, North Carolina, all in Brunswick County. Old Baldy and the Oak Island Lighthouse offer tours, while Price's Creek Lighthouse is viewable from the ferry.

Bald Head Island is a car-free island accessible by boat or ferry, encouraging a slower pace of life. Key attractions include Old Baldy Lighthouse, the Village Chapel, and the Bald Head Island ...

National Lighthouse Day, observed annually on Aug. 7, is chosen to honor the Act of Congress on Aug. 7, 1789, which authorized the construction of the first federal lighthouse. The day is to ...