It’s true! After a very long time of being closed so they could ‘shore up’ the inside, it’s finally re-opened to the public.
This happens so rarely, that it is most definitely worth mentioning. It reopened on 4/17/09 and will remain open until 10/12/09. After that, it might not be open again for a looooong time.
If you love the thrill of climbing lighthouses, and are always looking for a bigger and better one, then this light house will be the ‘king’ of them all.
The 248 spiral stairs made of iron go all the way up; its equivalent to climbing a 12 story building, so bring your most comfortable shoes.
It’s well worth your time, when you get to the top and look out at the world. What a view! There’s nothing else quite like it. My biggest regret at climbing the lighthouse was forgetting my camera, so don’t you forget yours. It’s a long way down to get it.
The fee to climb the lighthouse is $3.50 for children under 12 and senior citizens and $7 for everyone else. According to the park, Children must be able to climb on their own.
Parents, take note; there is a handrail on one side of the stairs only, there are only a few lights and windows and there is no climate control. Since everyone climbs at a different pace, there is two way traffic on the stairs.
Happy climbing! (Don’t forget the camera!)
PS
When you’re driving down to see the lighthouse, don’t forget to stop in Rodanthe to see “Serendipity” the home used in movie “Nights in Rodanthe” staring Richard Gere and Diane Lane.
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