By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
The wandersThe wandersThe wanders
  • Home
  • countries
  • Destinations
    • Luxury Escape
    • Healing Escapes
    • Wikio
    • Beach Hunter
    • Adventure Travel
    • Surfing Destinations
    • Ski destinations
    • Slow Travel Moments
    • Rail Journeys
    • Photography destinations
    • Urban exploration
    • Motorsport destinations
    • Military Heritage
    • Architecture
    • Historical travel
    • Dive & snorkel sites
    • Movie Sets
    • Discover
    • Protected areas
    • Abandoned places
    • routes and trails
    • PeakFinder
    • Spiritual and Pilgrimage Travel
    • Points of Interest & Spotlights
    • Overlanding
  • Sights & Landmarks
    • Natural wonders
      • Caves
      • Thermal Springs/Spas
      • Lakes
      • Canyons and gorges
      • mountains
      • Waterfalls
      • Volcanoes
      • Rock formations
      • Sand dunes
    • Castles
    • bridges
    • Canals – waterways
    • Lighthouses
Reading: Buxton, North Carolina
Share
Sign In
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Font ResizerAa
The wandersThe wanders
  • Travel
Search
  • Home
  • countries
  • Destinations
    • Luxury Escape
    • Healing Escapes
    • Wikio
    • Beach Hunter
    • Adventure Travel
    • Surfing Destinations
    • Ski destinations
    • Slow Travel Moments
    • Rail Journeys
    • Photography destinations
    • Urban exploration
    • Motorsport destinations
    • Military Heritage
    • Architecture
    • Historical travel
    • Dive & snorkel sites
    • Movie Sets
    • Discover
    • Protected areas
    • Abandoned places
    • routes and trails
    • PeakFinder
    • Spiritual and Pilgrimage Travel
    • Points of Interest & Spotlights
    • Overlanding
  • Sights & Landmarks
    • Natural wonders
    • Castles
    • bridges
    • Canals – waterways
    • Lighthouses
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
The wanders > Blog > wiki > countries > U.S.A. > Buxton, North Carolina
DestinationsU.S.A.

Buxton, North Carolina

outdoor explorer
Last updated: February 24, 2020 7:23 pm
outdoor explorer
Byoutdoor explorer
senior editor
Follow:
April 11, 2019
893 Views
4 Min Read
SHARE
Buxton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on Hatteras Island (part of the Outer Banks) near Cape Hatteras. It is located in Dare County in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,273. Located at the widest part of Hatteras Island, it is the largest community on Hatteras Island both in terms of area and population, and is home to the island’s schools and other major public buildings and offices. North Carolina Highway 12 links the community to other Outer Banks communities such as Avon, Frisco, and Hatteras. Buxton is most famous for being the location of Cape Hatteras Light; it is also the home of the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club.

The residents of Buxton are governed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners. Buxton is part of District 4, along with Avon, Frisco, Hatteras, Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo. In addition to Cape Hatteras Light, the SS Lancing shipwreck was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013

Recreation : Watersports are common on both the Pamlico Sound side and the Atlantic Ocean side of the community. Proximity to the convergence of the Labrador Current and the Gulf Stream result in the largest surf available on the East Coast. On the protected soundside of the island, watersports such as windsurfing, kayaking, kiteboarding, and swimming are all readily available and accessible.

Access : Coordinates: 35.267778, -75.5425 / Buxton is located in central Hatteras Island, where the island makes its turn back towards the mainland. It is bordered directly to the south by the town of Frisco, and is roughly five miles away from the town of Avon to the north. Visitors can take NC Highway 12 south across the Bonner Bridge to reach Hatteras Island and the town of Buxton.

  • Highlights :
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse – The historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse , Cape Point – Travel down the small paved road past the lighthouse , Canadian Hole and Kite Point – At sunset, there’s arguably no better place than Canadian Hole or Kite Point to catch an incredible waterfront show.

Activities : Surfing – Buxton is also renowned in the surfing world, as the ESA (Easter Surfing Association) holds an annual competition in the area every year , Buxton is also home to some of the best hiking trails around , Buxton offers fine beaches, and the star is the famous Cape Point. The beaches of Hatteras Island are managed by the National Park Service as part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Events : Hands Across the Border Surf Competition
July 21st, 2019 – July 22nd, 2019 7:30 AM
Head to the Old Lighthouse Site in the heart of Buxton for an opportunity to see some of the best local and regional surfers show off their skills at this special event that’s…more

Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Holiday Show
November 23rd, 2019 – November 24th, 2019 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Go next :

The Oregon Trail: America’s Pioneer Route and Modern-Day Adventures
The Road to Hell in Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Haines Highway, Scenic Byways , Alaska & Yukon
San Francisco cable car system
Olympic National Park
TAGGED:usa
Share This Article
Facebook Pinterest Email
Previous Article Outer Banks
Next Article Landsberg am Lech

Weekly Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Popular
Adventure TravelGeorgia

Abano Pass

outdoor explorer
outdoor explorer
July 2, 2019
Unlock the Secrets of Morocco: 10 Must-See Attractions
Jeongdongjin Beach
Europe’s best beaches to visit in 2025
Sagunto

You Might Also Like

LakesU.S.A.

Foggy Lake

July 25, 2019
routes and trailsU.S.A.

The Black Crack White Rim Trail

December 13, 2021
DestinationsU.S.A.

Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina

May 4, 2019
Beach HunterU.S.A.

Ruby Beach

February 21, 2018
Show More

Categories

  • Travel News & Trends
  • Travel Essentials
  • Followme
  • Featured
  • Experiences

About Us

Welcome to The Wanders, your trusted companion and expert guide in unlocking the breathtaking beauty, rich history, and vibrant cultures of Europe.

Legal

  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and conditions
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Contact

Quick Link

  • MY BOOKMARK
  • INTERESTSNew
  • CONTACT US
  • BLOG INDEX

Subscribe

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

The wandersThe wanders
© TheWanders Network. All Rights Reserved.
  • Contact us
  • About us
  • FAQs​
Manage Cookie Consent
We use cookies to optimize our website and our service.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
Preferences
{title} {title} {title}
Join Us!
Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc..
Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?