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If you are feeling overwhelmed and are having a hard time trying to figure out where you start exploring in Fort Monroe, the visitor center is a great place to start. They can let you know what you can plan to see while on the bike and what exhibits are worth hopping off the bike for.

The Old Point Comfort Lighthouse was built in 1802. It is still used as a navigational aid and is the oldest building at Fort Monroe. It is clearly visible from the road as you ride past, but keep your eyes peeled and look for the lamp, as the lighthouse sits between two private houses which is not where you expect see a lighthouse when riding along the coast.

This is a wide, well maintained trail that encircles the Nature Park. Be aware that bikers also use this trail but it's wide enough so sharing the trail isn't an issue.

Osprey Point is a great spot for wildlife viewing. Be aware that this is a multi-use trail so you'll need to keep an aye out for bikes.

Beautiful place to rest, relax and enjoy different things. People come from all over to... sit and read a good book, fish, boat, jet ski, swim, get a tan, bird watch, dolphin watch (you never really know , when they come). For tours about the rich history, photo shoots and weddings. For exercise, run or walk (dogs allowed on a leash).

Sooo different from other lighthouses I've visited. Check out the steps! I don't quite understand how they built them. The hourglass-like device is the LED light bulb in the Fresnel lens. Wow. You should enlarge the black and white photo. This is the lighthouse of Old Point Comfort "back then". You can see Fort Monroe's wall and cannon openings on the right. I'm not sure how the builders were going to miss the lighthouse if they ever had to fire from these ports. Thank you to the USCG and Fort Monroe Authority staff for making lighthouse geeks euphoric.

Beautiful place, rich in history and picture worthy sights.

Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center - The visitor center is new and very well planned. You are encouraged to tour the visitor center and receive a sticker with the time of the next group self-tour, which includes a scavenger hunt.