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Experience Bald Head

Old Baldy Lighthouse & Smith Island Museum

Lighthouse Wynd

North Carolina's oldest standing lighthouse, built in 1817. Climb the 108 steps for the island's best view, then visit the Smith Island Museum at its base.

Old Baldy has watched over the Cape Fear River mouth for more than two centuries. The climb is short, the view is not.

Full Old Baldy tower with weathered stucco and picket fenceBase of Old Baldy lighthouse with plaque and bunting fenceOld Baldy lighthouse tower against sun with lens flareOld Baldy lighthouse full tower with sun burst upper right