Cape Henry Lighthouse
Visit on your scheduleTuesday–Sunday 10 am–5 pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Dec 28–Jan 1
Cape Henry Lighthouse (Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story)583 Atlantic Ave, Fort Story, VA 23459Directions
Climbers must be at least 42" tall; visitors 18+ need base security clearance; over 16 need REAL ID
From $20General admission $22; AAA, senior (60+), military $20
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About this adventure
The old Cape Henry Lighthouse, the first federally funded public works project of the new United States, stands near the First Landing site inside Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story. A timed ticket includes a fully guided visit: climb the tower, then take a 45-minute walking tour of Cape Henry with a historical interpreter. Climbers must be at least 42 inches tall, and adults can't carry children up. Because it's on a military base, every visitor 18 or older without base access must submit the SECNAV 5512 security form 5 to 30 days before the ticket date (the link comes with the purchase confirmation), and everyone over 16 needs a REAL ID. Civilian visitors park at the base gate and ride a shuttle. The tower closes during thunderstorms and in extreme heat.
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