Cape Henry LH

Cape Henry Lighthouse    

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(1.3K reviews) · Historical landmark in Fort Story, United States
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The Cape Henry Lighthouses are a pair of lighthouses at Cape Henry, the landform marking the southern entrance to Chesapeake Bay in the U. S. … See more

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May 21, 2024
Go early, no lines, few others on the lighthouse stairs, easy walk to other sites if you don't do the paid tour. Great views from the lighthouse and from the scenic viewing area by the cross of the … Full review by Janene G
May 1, 2024
We were so looking forward to visiting the lighthouse. We prepurcased our tickets. We knew there was security at the base. What we didn’t know was that we couldn’t take the dog inside the base even t… Full review by Susan H
Mar 13, 2024
From the outside, Cape Henry Lighthouse was just a regular tall lighthouse. The way to experience it is to climb it! The inside is cool. The top look-out area is architecturally very interesting and … Full review by S4093DTnancyf
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Silently Guarding the Chesapeake Bay
The Cape Henry Lighthouse silently guards the entry way into the Chesapeake Bay. Standing near the "First Landing" site of the Jamestow…
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The First Lighthouse Ever Authorized By Con…
Across the street from the site of the Jamestown colonists' first landing (First Landing State Park) is the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse. The first li…
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Climb to the Top of the Cape Henry Lighthouse
Enjoy two historic lighthouses in one location. Climb to the top of Cape Henry Lighthouse and enjoy beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay …
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The Southern Entrance to Chesapeake Bay
The Cape Henry Lighthouse is a lighthouse at Cape Henry, the landform marking the southern entrance to Chesapeake Bay in the U.S. stat…
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Beautiful Views Out Over the Coast
The Cape Henry Lighthouse is a long standing landmark on Chesapeake Bay. Built in 1792, it was the first US-government-funded lighthous…
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A Stunning Lighthouse That Dates Back to 1792
Designated as a National Historic Landmark, the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse is a stunning lighthouse that dates back to 1792. This arch…
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Facts

Located:Virginia Beach, Virginia
Construction completed:Old Lighthouse, 1792; New lighthouse, 1881
Architect:Federal Government

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Do I have to pay a fee even if I just want to take pictures
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I have a Kentucky drivers license can i get in to see the lighthouse?
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Sure can get in. I would also suggest that all adult passengers have their photo I.D.'s handy, too. Remember, there are two lighthouses.
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I just want to know if you can bring you dog on the base but leave it in the car when you go to the light house
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As others have said yes you can
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Are there any extra security issues if you are Canadian?
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The lighthouse does have a website in which there is an extensive section on documentation required to gain access to Fort Story.
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Can you ride your bikes in?
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Yes, just make sure you have some identification on you.
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