Travel to Cape Lookout National Seashore
The adventurous tourist must stop at Cape Lookout National Seashore, which is only reachable by boat from Beaufort and Harkers Island. 56 miles of unspoilt beachfront are available at Cape Lookout, which is situated in the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina along the Crystal Coast. Cape Lookout is famous for both its distinctive lighthouse and the herds of wild horses that inhabit the barrier island of Shackleford Banks.
The lighthouse is known as the "Diamond Lady" because of the painted diamond pattern on her façade. This herd of more than 100 horses can be seen grazing on the dunes or in the grasslands. Cape Lookout is regarded as one of the best birding locations in addition to housing a herd of horses (more than 250 species have been spotted here).
With 112 miles of undeveloped shoreline, it's also one of the top kayaking and canoeing locations on the mid-Atlantic coast. On the mainland, outfitters like Down East Kayaks rent out gear for water activities. Camping is allowed all year round at Cape Lookout even though there are no designated campgrounds there. Additionally, you can lease rustic log cottages.
TripAdvisor Rating: 5.0/5.0
Address:131 Charles St, Harkers Island, NC 28531
Phone: +1 (252) 728-2250
Website: https://www.nps.gov/calo
