3-Day Buxton itinerary guide

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Top stops to prioritize

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Lighthouse Sports Bar
Diamond Shoals Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Giovanni's Restaurant Buxton
Sandbar & Grille
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Buxton Munch Co
Buxton Woods Trail

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Buxton Woods Trail
Old Lighthouse Beach Access
Buxton Woods
Fox Watersports
Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe
Swell Art : Gallery + Gifts

Day 2: Northwest side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the northwest side side of town.

Diamond Shoals Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Fattys Treats & Tours
Artistic Treasures
Conner's Supermarket
Buxton Village Books
Our Lady of the Seas Catholic Church
Buxton Seafood

Day 3: Proximity is everything

For day 3, we bundled attractions like Sandbar & Grille, inc.

Sandbar & Grille, inc.
Buxton Woods Coastal Reserve

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