For nearly 200 years, North Carolina’s oldest standing lighthouse, Old Baldy, has marked the mouth of the historic Cape Fear River.  Today, thousands of visitors make the exciting journey each year to beautiful Bald Head Island to learn about the island’s rich maritime past at the Smith Island Museum of History and experience Old Baldy up close – including the climb to the top for a breathtaking view of the surrounding area’s outstanding natural beauty!

For only $30 more you can have an Old Baldy/Bald Head Island North Carolina license plate! We need 300 orders before they will issue them. Download application here.

Buy a Brick: pavers for parents, pals, and pets. Order information here.

Have your wedding or reception at Old Baldy! Go here! 

We love School Field Trips! Download Instructions here.

                                              

For nearly 200 years, North Carolina’s oldest standing lighthouse, Old Baldy, has marked the mouth of the historic Cape Fear River.  Today, thousands of visitors make the exciting journey each year to beautiful Bald Head Island to learn about the island’s rich maritime past at the Smith Island Museum of History and experience Old Baldy up close – including the climb to the top for a breathtaking view of the surrounding area’s outstanding natural beauty!

For only $30 more you can have an Old Baldy/Bald Head Island North Carolina license plate! We need 300 orders before they will issue them. Download application here.

Buy a Brick: pavers for parents, pals, and pets. Order information here.

Have your wedding or reception at Old Baldy! Go here! 

We love School Field Trips! Download Instructions here.

WINTER HOURS Lighthouse and museum closed Jan 1 - Feb 16. Reopen Friday, Feb 17, 2012 COST $5 adult (13 and up); $3 youth (ages 3 -12); 2 and under free

DISCOVER THE BEST WAY TO SEE BALD HEAD ISLAND! Visit a civil war fort, hear stories of pirates, river pilots, and life saving crewmen, climb to the top of Old Baldy, North Carolina’s oldest standing lighthouse…and much more! $57/adult $47/youth 12 & under (under 3 free) Package includes ferry passage to and from Bald Head, guided riding/walking tour of the island's historic sights, admission into the museum and lighthouse, and a $10 voucher good at Eb & Flo's Restaurant in the marina. 10am ferry departure, tour begins upon arrival. Reservations required  (910) 457-5003 Groups (more than 12)  (910) 457-7481

Directions:
Bald Head Island is accessible by passenger ferry from Deep Point Marina 1301 Ferry Rd, Southport, NC 28401. Take NC 211 (Howe St.) into Southport, NC. Turn left at the light at Moore St. (NC 211 continues). Bear right at the traffic circle. Turn right into Deep Point Marina. Follow the signs for passenger departure and follow instructions for parking. Ferries leave at the top of the hour and do not require a reservation. Old Baldy Lighthouse is a short walk from the ferry landing on the island. Current ferry cost: $23 adult, $14 youth 3-12.

Lighthouse and Museum
(910) 457-7481

Bald Head Island Ferry
(910) 457-5003

WINTER HOURS Lighthouse and museum closed Jan 1 - Feb 16. Reopen Friday, Feb 17, 2012 COST $5 adult (13 and up); $3 youth (ages 3 -12); 2 and under free

DISCOVER THE BEST WAY TO SEE BALD HEAD ISLAND! Visit a civil war fort, hear stories of pirates, river pilots, and life saving crewmen, climb to the top of Old Baldy, North Carolina’s oldest standing lighthouse…and much more! $57/adult $47/youth 12 & under (under 3 free) Package includes ferry passage to and from Bald Head, guided riding/walking tour of the island's historic sights, admission into the museum and lighthouse, and a $10 voucher good at Eb & Flo's Restaurant in the marina. 10am ferry departure, tour begins upon arrival. Reservations required  (910) 457-5003 Groups (more than 12)  (910) 457-7481

Directions:
Bald Head Island is accessible by passenger ferry from Deep Point Marina 1301 Ferry Rd, Southport, NC 28401. Take NC 211 (Howe St.) into Southport, NC. Turn left at the light at Moore St. (NC 211 continues). Bear right at the traffic circle. Turn right into Deep Point Marina. Follow the signs for passenger departure and follow instructions for parking. Ferries leave at the top of the hour and do not require a reservation. Old Baldy Lighthouse is a short walk from the ferry landing on the island. Current ferry cost: $23 adult, $14 youth 3-12.

Lighthouse and Museum
(910) 457-7481

Bald Head Island Ferry
(910) 457-5003