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May 13, 2024 · Luckily for Grand Rapidians, Lake Michigan's coast is home to many iconic and picturesque lighthouses, and is just a short drive away. The Grand Haven South Pierhead Outer Light sits on a concrete structure that resembles the prow of a ship.
Apr 26, 2023 · Download the official “Lake Michigan Circle Tour” map, with more than 100 Michigan lighthouse locations here. We have within a few hours’ drive of Grand Rapids some of the most unique scenery on the planet.
May 31, 2024 · Join in on a Historic Grand Haven Lighthouse two mile walking tour on June 4th with Local History & Genealogy Specialist, Jeanette Weiden. Learn about the lighthouse, how it was built, the history of the pier & harbor, and Grand Haven’s connection to the U.S. Coast Guard.
- Lighthouses of Lake Huron: An Ultimate Guide
- Visit A Lake Huron Lighthouse
- Michigan Lighthouse Keeper Program
- Lake Huron Lighthouses in Northern Michigan
- More Lake Huron Lighthouses
- Other Interesting Lighthouses Worth Checking Out
Look no further than Lake Huron’s Michigan shores, where looming lighthouses are still active aids to navigation for the boaters, fishermen, and freighters who travel the Great Lakes every day and night. There is no better place to see lighthouses up close and personal than on the shores of Lake Huron. Some of these lighthouses are still active and...
Indoor tours of these lighthouses of Lake Huron, as well as some beautiful scenery surrounding these beautiful structures, make a perfect destination for a family fun day, a solos trip or a Michigan road trip. We’re sharing some of the most picturesque Lake Huron lighthouses, as well as an interactive map to help you plan your visit. You can scroll...
Several lighthouses in Michigan offer the opportunity to stay overnight in a lighthouse and be a volunteer lighthouse keeper. The Lighthouse Keeper Programs are operated by each lighthouse independently and vary in their fees and requirements. Some of these programs are free and some require a fee. We note which of the lighthouses below are part of...
Mackinac Point Lighthouse
526 N Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701 This Mackinac Island Lighthouse was built in 1892 and marks Mackinaw Point, the spot where Lake Michiganand Lake Huron meet. Located within Michilimackinac State Park, this 49’ limestone lighthouses have guided shops through the Straits of Mackinac for almost 130 years. Both the lighthouse tower and original buildings have been restored and are open for daily tours in season. If you visit, be sure and explore the grounds and exhibits, the demonstration...
DeTour Reef Lighthouse
Light House Rd, DeTour Village, MI 49725 Located a mile offshore in northern Lake Huron, this exceptional lighthouse built on a crib is the perfect lighthouse touring destination for families with and without kids. An active navigation aid, the 83-foot tall DeTour Reef Light guides traffic to and from Lake Superior and Lake Huron via the St. Mary’s River. Sitting in 23’ feet of water, the crib-style concrete structure is 20-feet high with a 60-feet square base, and supports a white, Classical...
Round Island Lighthouse
Mackinac Island, MI 49757 You’ve seen this lighthouse before: in photographs; on postcards and calendars; on television and in the movies. The iconic red and white Round Island lighthouse is familiar to anyone who has ridden the Mackinac Island ferry: you pass right by on your way to docks. Located on the west shore of the 378-acre Round Island, in the shipping lanes of the Straits of Mackinac, the lighthouse stands three stories tall with a three-story keepers quarters attached. Built in 189...
Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
2802 Omar St, Port Huron, MI 48060 Built in 1814 to keep watch over the conjunction of the St. Clair River and Lake Huron, the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in all of Michigan. Although Fort Gratiot is the oldest Lighthouse, it is also one of the only Lighthouses that still allow you to climb all the way to the tippy top, and the view once you’re up there is none other than a view of Port Huron and the international Blue Water Bridge to Canada. This is one of the best optio...
Harbor Beach Lighthouse
1 Ritchie Dr, Harbor Beach, MI 48441 Photos are welcome at this lighthouse and even encouraged during your tour of this famous and award-winning Michigan landmark. Take a boat ride around and down the break wall and learn all about the history of this harbor light and even tour the lighthouse itself and learn from volunteers all about the life of a lighthouse keeper. Harbor Beach is the largest man-made, freshwater harbor in the world, and is very picturesque.
Port Sanilac Lighthouse
81 S Lake St, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 Built in 1886, this pretty lighthouse stand almost 60 feet tall, and the Port Sanilac Light is still operational. Although privately owned now they do offer tours of the property a few days a year, and it is encouraged that you visit the area from outside the fence throughout the rest of the year. A virtual tour can also be viewed on their website here.
Spectacle Reef Lighthouse
Not yet open for tours or visitors, however, they are working hard at restoring it so it can be a Living museum and learning center.
Isle Royale (Menagerie Island) Lighthouse
Visit Isle Royale and make your way to this Lake Superior lighthouse.
Chantry Island Lighthouse
This Ontario Lighthouse is located off the coast of Southampton, Ontario.
Nov 30, 2023 · Grand Haven South Pier boasts two towers, the inner light, and the outer light. Established in 1839, the stone dwelling and lighthouse were constructed by Rogers and Burnett of Milwaukee. Both are accessible via a boardwalk that borders the Grand River Channel and are connected by a lighted catwalk.
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Jun 22, 2020 · The organization released its 2020 Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map & Circle Tour, which features photos and details about the many lighthouses along the Lake Michigan shoreline, as well as the Circle Tour driving route to guide motorists around the entire lake.
