With Lake Superior an hour north and Lake Michigan an hour south, the Upper Peninsula is home to several dazzling historic lighthouses that are a must-visit for travelers. These stately, well-preserved beacons helped boats and ships safely navigate harbors, shoals, and treacherous shipping lanes — a job some still perform today. Some are open to the public, while others remain a private fixture or part of a National Park.
Originally built in the 1930s, the Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Light stands on a small, rocky island just inside of the entrance to the Keweenaw Bay. Designed to help copper ships navigate the shallow waters, this pretty red tower isn’t open for tours and is owned by the Coast Guard. But visitors can admire it from nearby McLain State Park, where a hiking trail runs alongside the light station.
Another beautiful, active lighthouse in the Upper Peninsula is the Manistique East Breakwater Light. Located on the eastern end of the Manistique Harbor in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this stately red lighthouse is a favorite among travelers who take the ferry ride to Mackinac Island. Unlike many other lighthouses in the state, it doesn’t allow visitors to climb the tower, but it is open for sightseeing from the boardwalk or park near the marina.
The picturesque Sand Hills Lighthouse is another popular U.P. lighthouse that allows visitors to enter the Captain’s Quarters and climb the spiral staircase to the top. This picturesque octagonal structure sits on a point overlooking Lake Superior and the St. Mary’s River and is a member of the National Register of Historic Places. The tower is also visible from the shores of Lake Superior and frequently greets freighters as they pass through the Straits of Mackinac.
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