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.

 

SUMMER HOURS March – November Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 11am-4pm WINTER HOURS Friday-Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 11am-4pm COST Admission: $3 per person; children 3 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! $45/adult $40/youth 12 & under 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.

Directions:
Bald Head Island is accessible by passenger ferry from Indigo Plantation in Southport, North Carolina. Take Hwy 211 into Southport and turn right on W. 9th St. Follow the signs to the ferry terminal and parking. Ferries leave at the top of the hour. Old Baldy Lighthouse is a short walk from the ferry landing.

Lighthouse and Museum
(910) 457-7481

Bald Head Island Ferry
(910) 457-5003