Alligator River Route
Places to Visit
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Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge (NC)
The refuge includes miles of trails, with opportunities to see a myriad of rare and not-so-rare animals species, including the endangered red wolf. Hunting and fishing opportunities are also available.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Along the Alligator River
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This lighthouse was built in 1872 to replace the one that was destroyed in the Civil War.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located near the byway on the Outer Banks
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Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station (NC)
This lifesaving station is famous for a rescue that occurred in World War I.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located near the byway off of NC 12.
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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (NC)
The disappearance and fate of all settlers of Roanoke Colony remains a mystery to this day.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Fort Raleigh NHS is on Roanoke Island, and is located off US 64-264, three miles north of Manteo, NC. The site is 2 miles southeast of Norfolk, VA and 197 miles east of Raleigh, NC.
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This shallow lake was known as the "moving swamp" to the native tribes of the area.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: This shallow lake is located at the end of the byway on NC 94.
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Although Manteo was founded at the turn of the century, it has roots in one of the most historic places in the country.
Location: On Roanoke Island.
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Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (NC)
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge supports a large variety of wildlife. More than 200 species of birds, over 40 species of mammals, and over 40 species of reptiles and amphibians use the refuge habitats.
Location: Located six miles south of Columbia, NC off Highway 94 on the east.
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Roanoke Island Festival Park (NC)
History of the 16th century is celebrated here. Learn about Roanoke Island's mysterious past.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Just off the byway on Roanoke Island
