Cape Lookout National Seashore

National Seashore · NC

A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Horse watching, shelling, fishing, birding, camping, lighthouse climbing, and touring historic villages--there’s something for everyone at Cape Lookout. Be sure to bring all the food, water, and supplies you need (and carry your trash out of the park) when visiting these remote beaches.

What you’ll hear

The Trailtold tour of Cape Lookout National Seashore covers 4 GPS-triggered places across NC, including North Core Banks, South Core Banks and Shackleford Banks. Pocket your phone and each story plays on its own as you arrive.

  • Keepers Quarters Museum
  • North Core Banks
  • Shackleford Banks
  • South Core Banks

Hear it on Trailtold

Download the app and let Cape Lookout National Seashore narrate itself as you walk — GPS-triggered audio, hands-free.

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