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Old Cape Henry Lighthouse

583 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23459
757 422 9421
4.0 of 5 stars 81 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
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Bolivar, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Drove down there was neat to go on a Army base! And yes they search your car and make sure you have your ID! Walked to the top of the lighthouse was a neat little adventure! More

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Salisbury, North Carolina
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Despite the security check and vehicle inspection necessary to get onto the Fort Story base, it is worth it to go see the old lighthouse (and climb the inside stairs if you want to). More

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Roanoke, Virginia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This was a very pleasant attraction to see! You have to go into a special gate to fort Story and they searched our car there. It's sad that in today's world they have to. What would George Washington and Andrew Hamilton think of this? The lighthouse was easy to climb. We are late 50's age. . It was such a... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The lighthouse keepers were super nice and knew the history of the lighthouse when I asked questions. Definitely recommend walking up to the top if you are physically able. Great views and wonderful experience. More

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Apopka, Florida
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

You get two lighthouses for the price of one. The security was tight getting in to the military base. I just wanted a photo of the lighthouses. It was worth the security check. More

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Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

The history behind the lighthouses were interesting and you get to see the old & new both and you can climb up the stairs of the old light house & get a good view of the surrounding area of Virginia Beach & the ocean. More

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Mooresville, North Carolina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Very cool and an awesome quiet beach! Very friendly military base, guards are welcome. Only the old lighthouse can be visited ($5per person). Must be able to walk up 200 stairs, they also have history tour that we were not interested in. Please not that the only bathrooms are 2 port o potties. More

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New York City, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Spend a little money to climb to the top of the lighthouse for an amazing view. More

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Virginia Beach, VA USA
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

this was my first visit to the lighthouse. The interior is awesome! I learned a lot from Bob, a volunteer who shared the history of the place. There are a lot of stairs, but anyone with determination can make it up. It's not too hard. More

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Easton, Maryland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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It's well worth the $5 admission, and 191 stairs to the top, for the incredible views! More

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