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Lighthouses of Northern Michigan

In Northern Michigan, you’ll find working lighthouses that assist boaters and historic lighthouses that are open to visitors.

Built in 1875, the White River Light Station is located in Whitehall, Michigan, and situated between Lake Michigan and White Lake.

The majestic Straits of Mackinac and the Mackinac Bridge are the backdrop for the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City, Michigan.

Standing tall and proud along the shores of Lake Michigan, Point Betsie marks the southern entrance to the Manitou Passage.

Visit the Pentwater Pierhead Lights at the Charles Mears State Park in the charming village of Pentwater, Michigan.

First lit in 1869, the McGulpin Point Lighthouse was a pivotal navigational tool for ships on Lake Michigan.

The North Pierhead Lighthouse in Manistee was first built in 1869. Then it burned in the Great Fire and a new one was constructed in 1872.

Ludington’s North Breakwater Lighthouse is Ludington’s focal point and The Weather Channel ranks it in the top 10 lighthouses in the U.S.

The Little Traverse Lighthouse, also called the Harbor Springs Lighthouse or Harbor Point Lighthouse, was first lit in 1884.

The Grand Traverse Lighthouse is situated at the end of the Leelanau Peninsula within the Leelanau State Park.