FEATURES LIST
1. Haulover Point Dock
2. Visitor's Center & Restrooms
3. U.S. Post Office/ General Store
4. Grave site of Sam Tolson, 1840-1929,
     because of his striking resemblance      toJohn Wilks Booth he was arrested      for the murder of President Lincoln.
5. School House
6. Methodist Church
7. Life Saving Service Complex
8. Portsmouth Village Historic District
    District Gate (Comfort Station)
9. Sunshed & Wallace Channel Dock

           INFORMATION
 At this time, the Visitor Center, US Post Office General Store, Life Saving Station and the Methodist Church are the only structures open to the public.  All other structrues are occupied by NPS personel or NPS leaseholders.  Please respect their privacy.

-There are excellent shelling possibilities  along the beach.

-Surffishing can be done all along the  beach and inlet area.

-Camping is permitted only along the  beach outside of the Historic District.

-Bird watching is possible anywhere on  the island.

-Ask your Captain where to clam.

-We are not allowed to carry pets by  order of the Cape Lookout National  Seashore.

-The beach is a 1.5 mile walk from the  Village over a sand flat.  The beach is  secluded and beautiful.

-Strong currents and rip tides are often  common along the beach.

USE CAUTION IF SWIMMING
DO NOT SWIM ALONE