Tower Circle Motel
A black-and-white striped lighthouse rising into a bright, cloud-streaked sky.
Buxton, North Carolina · Hatteras Island

Things to Do

The lighthouse, the water, and the whole rest of Hatteras Island — all a short drive or walk from the door.

8Things to do nearby
6Categories to explore
2 minWalk to the beach
A black-and-white striped lighthouse rising into a bright, cloud-streaked sky.Landmarks
01

Visit Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Climb the tallest brick lighthouse in America — a few minutes up the road and worth every step.

A wooden boardwalk stretching through a green marshland toward the horizon.On foot
02

Walk Nature Trails

Explore the bird-filled wetlands and boardwalks of Buxton Woods.

A lone angler casting a line into the surf at dusk.Fishing
03

Fish Inshore & Offshore

Book surf-fishing right off the beach, or a charter trip just down the street.

Anglers fishing off a floating dock on a calm, still lake.Fishing
04

Freshwater Fishing

Try your luck at the lakes and ponds tucked around the island.

A kiteboarder riding across bright turquoise water under a clear sky.On the water
05

Watersports

Surf, kiteboard, paddleboard, or kayak — Pamlico Sound has flat water and waves both.

A four-wheel-drive vehicle parked on a sand dune overlooking the ocean.By vehicle
06

Off-Roading

With the right permit, drive the beach and discover shorelines most people never see.

A weathered seafood shack with a hand-painted lobster sign.In town
07

Dining

From fresh-off-the-boat seafood to vegan bites, Buxton punches above its weight.

Colorful surfboard-shaped signs for a surf shop's rentals and lessons.In town
08

Shopping

Surf shops, small galleries, and gift boutiques line the main road into town.

A lone angler casting a line into the surf at dusk.

Same stretch of sand since 1957. Book direct and save.

No booking fees — call or click, we'll take care of the rest.