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Part of Hiawatha National Forest, the 1870 lighthouse is open for tours 7 days a week May 15 through October 15, Sat & Sun in winter. Take West Lakeshore Drive out of Bay Mills.
This 1861 light station and associated shipwreck museum are preserved by the Great Lakes Shipwreck Society and open from May 1 through October 31.Take North Whitefish Point north out of Paradise.
The 1904 lighthouse is owned by the Crisp Point Light Historical Society, and volunteers open the tower to the public throughout the summer. Follow lighthouse signs from M123. Download complete driving directions from their website by clicking on the button below.
Located on the inner end of the pier, the lighthouse is still Coast Guard property and not opens to the public. The old keepers dwelling is an excellent museum, call 906-494-2404 for info
Built in 1895 to guide mariners into the harbor of refuge. Owned by the US Coast Guard and not open to the public. Take Canal St. to its NE end and walk out the pier to the lighthouse.
As part of Pictured Rocks National Park, the 1874 light station is open for tours throughout the summer. Located a 1½ mile walk from the Hurricane River campground. Call 906-387-3700 for info.
Built in 1867 to replace a deteriorating 1856 structure, the lighthouse is now privately owned and can only be seen from the air or by private boat from the water.
Erected in 1868, the lighthouse is privately owned and is not open to the public. It can be seen from the north end of Sand Point Rd or on the Pictured Rocks boats. 800-650-2379 for info
Built in 1908, the lighthouse is owned by the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and is not open to the public. Good views can be had from M28 or from the parking lot behind the tower.
Built in 1908 the lighthouse is owned by the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and is not open to the public. Located on the hill at the south end of Hemlock street
- Erected in 1914, the lighthouse is now owned by Hiawatha National Forest and is not open to the public. Pull off the south side of the M28 ½ mile east of Christmas and walk to the lighthouse.
The first light on the breakwater was erected in 1876. The structure was swept off the breakwater on a number of occasions and in 1914 the breakwater was rebuilt of concrete with a tunnel within for keeper access. The entry into the tunnel is still visible at both ends of the breakwater.
104 Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater - Owned and operated as an active aid to navigation by the US Coast Guard. Access the foot of the breakwater from just inside Presque Isle Park.
Completed 1883, this furthest from land of any in the US. Owned and operated as an active aid to navigation by the US Coast Guard, views are only available by private or charter boat.
Built in 1878, now part of Ojibwa reservation camp ground. Lighthouse closed to public but campground open for visitation and offers close up view of the lighthouse.
Built in 1856, the lighthouse now serves as the all season Jacobsville Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast Inn. The grounds and lighthouse are open for tours by appointment. Call: 906-523-4137
Built in 1861 to replace a decaying 1849 structure. Owned by the Keweenaw Land Trust, the lighthouse is closed to public. Access by private or charter boat only.
Built in 1877, all original buildings except the oil storage building were removed in 1932. The original rear range lighthouse is now a private home on US 41 west of the existing range lights.
- Built in 1857, the lighthouse is now privately owned and is not open to the public. Views of the lighthouse can be obtained from the lake end of West Main Street.
Erected in 1950 to replace earlier structures, the site is owned and operated by the US Coast Guard, and closed to the public. View from McClain State Park or the end of Houghton Canal Rd.
Built as a Coast light in 1894, the lighthouse was irreparably burned by vandals in 1984. Privately owned and inaccessible, views are only available from private or charter boat only.
Built in 1900 to replace an earlier structure which washed off the pier, the lighthouse owned by the US Coast Guard and not open to the public. Can be viewed from the north end of Trap St.
The 1867 lighthouse is owned by the Ontonagon County Historical Society. Guided tours leave the Museum at 422 River St. Mon-Sat at 11, 1:30 and 3:30 in summer
Built in 1897 to replace the old 1858 lighthouse, this typical pierhead beacon was replaced by a cylindrical tower in the 1980’s. Now part of the Apostle Islands National Park, view are only available from a private boat or charter boat out of Ashland.
The first lighthouse was built on Long Point in 1858. In 1897 this skeletal tower and a fog signal were erected, and the old lighthouse converted into a dwelling. Now part of the Apostle Islands National Park, views are only available from a private boat or charter boat out of Ashland.
Built in 1857, the lighthouse was not illuminated until 1868. Now part of the Apostle Islands National Park, the lighthouse is open to the public but access is only available from a private or charter boat from Bayfield or Ashland.
Originally located on Schooner Ledge in the Delaware River, this tower was erected in 1928 to increase the visibility of the station. Now part of the Apostle Islands National Park, the lighthouse is open to the public but access is available to private or charter boat from Bayfield or Ashland.
Established in 1874, this is one of four original "Poe towers" built on the western lakes. Now part of the Apostle Islands National Park and is open to the public but is only accessible from a private or charter boat from Bayfield or Ashland.
Its light originally exhibited from a temporary timber frame structure in 1891, the current steel tower was erected in 1901 Now part of the Apostle Islands National Park and is open to the public but is only accessible from a private or charter boat from Bayfield or Ashland.
Built in 1863 and extensively enlarged and modified in 1907. Now part of the Apostle Islands National Park, this lighthouse is fully restored and accessible to the public by daily boats departing from the Bayfield Marina.
Established in 1881, this "Norman Gothic" structure was one of a number built around the western lakes. Now part of the Apostle Islands National Park, the lighthouse is open to the public but only accessible from a private or charter boat from Bayfield or Ashland.
Also known as "Wisconsin Point," the station was established in 1882, with the current structure erected in 1913. Located at the northern tip of Wisconsin Point, it is a challenging walk atop the rocks of the breakwater to the lighthouse.
Established in 1858 and abandoned in 1885, only a stub of the tower remains. You can reach the lighthouse from Duluth by driving 4 miles our S. Lake Ave. to the airport and then walking the two mile trail to the ruins.
Established in 1910, the raised platform on which the lighthouse is located is considered the prime boat watching spot in Canal Park. Getting to the lighthouse is an easy walk in nice weather, but extremely dangerous during storms.
A light was established on Duluth's South Breakwater in 1874 and replaced by the current structure in 1901. Walking out the breakwater to watch ships passing through the canal is a popular attraction throughout the year.
Originally a tall timber tower built in 1889 to range with the South Breakwater light, the present structure was established in 1901. The pier is open to the public so you can easily walk right up to this lighthouse.
Built in 1892 to serve the ore docks in the harbor, the lighthouse is now owned by the Two Harbors Historical Society, and operates as a Bed & Breakfast Inn. The grounds, gift shop and historic displays are open throughout the summer.
Established in 1897 to mark the end of the protective breakwater. You can walk out the concrete breakwater to the light, which serves as a popular place to watch the sunset on warm summer evenings.
Built with great difficulty in 1910 to serve mariners making their way along Superior's North Shore, the lighthouse is beautifully restored and open to the public from May 1 through late October.
Built to mark the outer end of the harbor of refuge breakwater in 1886, the lighthouse is still owned by the Coast Guard. You can walk the concrete breakwater to get close to the lighthouse.
Built to mark the outer end of the harbor of refuge breakwater in 1886, the lighthouse is still owned by the Coast Guard. You can walk the concrete breakwater to get close to the lighthouse.
The 1875 lighthouse is located on Menagerie Island and while it is located within the Isle Royale National Park it is still owned and operated by the US Coast Guard, and thus not open to the public. Since no Park boats currently pass near the lighthouse, views are only available from a private boat.
The restored 1856 lighthouse is part of Isle Royale National Park and open to the public. Access by private boat or tours on the MV Sandy leave Rock Harbor Lodge Thu & Sat. Call 906-337-4993 summer, or 866-644-2003 winter
The 1882 lighthouse is owned by the US Coast Guard and is not open to the public. Access by private boat, or tours on the MV Sandy leave Rock Harbor Lodge Mon and Fri. Call 906-337-4993 summer
established in 1895, the station was abandoned in 1953. On an isolated island off Thunder Bay, the only way to see this lighthouse is by private or charter boat.
Established in 1927 to work in conjunction with Trowbridge Island light, the lighthouse is now maintained by the Coast Guard, the only way to see this lighthouse is by private or charter boat.
- Established in 1924 to serve as the leading light into Thunder Bay, the lighthouse is now maintained by the Coast Guard, the only way to see this lighthouse is by private or charter boat.
Established as the final leading light into Thunder Bay the light was established in 1906 and rebuilt in 1959. On an isolated island in Thunder Bay, the only way to see this lighthouse is by private or charter boat
built to mark the outer end of the breakwater off the twin ports of Port Willam & Port Arthur in 1937, the breakwater is detached from shore so the only way to see this lighthouse is by private or charter boat
Established in 1877 as a guide into the western entrance to Nipigon Bay, the lighthouse was moved to the skeletal tower in 1961. Maintained by the Coast Guard, the only way to see this lighthouse is by private or charter boat.
Built in 1911 to replace an 1873 light, Battle Island is remote, rugged and beautiful. Maintained by the Coast Guard, the only way to see this lighthouse is by private or charter boat from Rossport.
Another of Ontario's 1903 lighthouses, the Stales Islands are home to Ontario's largest heard of woodland caribou. Maintained by the Coast Guard, the only way to see this lighthouse is by private or charter boat.
Established in 1903, this concrete lighthouse is now part of Pukaskwa National Park. Maintained by the Coast Guard, the only way to see this lighthouse is by private or charter boat.
One of Canada's impressive "flying buttress" reinforced concrete towers, the 1912 light station is located in Michipicoten Island Provincial Park. Maintained by the Coast Guard, the only way to see this lighthouse is by private or charter boat.
Established in 1872 and rebuilt as a concrete tower in 1911, the station is located in Michipicoten Island Provincial Park. Maintained by the Coast Guard, the only way to see this lighthouse is by private or charter boat.
Built in 1912 to replace a deteriorating 1886 structure, the lighthouse is owned by the Canadian Department of Marine & Fisheries, the only way to see this lighthouse is by private or charter boat.
Built in 1910 and abandoned in the 1960's. The lighthouse was sold and relocated to a restaurant at Hibbard Bay. While it is not open to the public the structure still stands next to the restaurant.
Built in 1912, the lighthouse marks the Canadian side of the shipping channel leading to The Soo. Owned by the Canadian Department of Marine & Fisheries, the only way to see this lighthouse is by private or charter boat.
Built in 1962 to replace a lightship, this lighthouse rendered the Point Iroquois lighthouse obsolete. Owned by the Canadian Department of Marine & Fisheries, the only way to see this lighthouse is by private or charter boat.
Built in 1875 to guide mariners out of the St. Marys River towards Whitefish Bay, the front range consisted of a short “pepper pot” style light and the rear light a wooden tower attached to the keepers dwelling. The rear range was replaced by a steel tower in 1975. The original front range is still stranding and can be seen by private or charter boat.
Work began on construction of a breakwater at Ashland in 1893. With construction and elongation complete, this reinforced concrete light was erected on the breakwater’s outer end in 1915, and lighted by a submarine cable from shore. Since the breakwater is not attached to shore, the only way to obtain a close up view of this light is by private or charter boat.
With the 11th District covering all three western lakes, a depot was needed in which to store buoys, kerosene & other supplies for use on Lake Superior. Built in 1905 the depot featured this large fireproof warehouse, a dock and a depot keepers dwelling. The building is still standing, and can be seen a few hundred feet south of the ruins of the Minnesota Point tower.
