Cape Henry Lighthouse

Cape Henry Lighthouse    

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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 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
Nov 14, 2023
The check in procedure to board the shuttle bus is over the top. You have to surrender your drivers license which they keep for a visitors pass to get on the bus. Then you have to sit and listen to… Full review by BobKPgh

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Construction completed:1881

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Do I have to pay a fee even if I just want to take pictures
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Hello. We did not have to pay a fee. You do have to go thru a security check point. They just ask for your drivers license they use a metal detector to make sure you have no weapons …
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Hello. We did not have to pay a fee. You do have to go thru a security check point. They just ask for your drivers license they use a metal detector to make sure you have no weapons on you. But it is a great place to visiy
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I have a Kentucky drivers license can i get in to see the lighthouse?
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As long a you have a valid license and auto insurance. They also inspect your vehicle, looking for weapons and such.
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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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I had my dog with me and left it in the car. There are no restrictions with bringing dogs on base.
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Are there any extra security issues if you are Canadian?
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Ian, any must see’s in Nova Scotia, if you have been there?
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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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The Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places are administered by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. The process involves a two-part …
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The Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places are administered by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. The process involves a two-part application. Some individuals...
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