Kalamazoo Replica Lighthouse — Attraction in Douglas

This is a 2002 replica of the 1859 Kalamazoo Lighthouse which had been decommissioned and destroyed by a tornado. I love the history of this light, and coming here reminds me of when I used to come here as a kid. The lighthouse stands proud next to a grounded tugboat built in 1913. There's also a red watertower and small park next the the light with one picnic table and a small plaque detailing the devastation of New Singapore, a lost civilization under the dunes north of Saugatuck. So when coming to this lighthouse, remember its not ordinary, but alive...

Great spot to view the sunset over Mt. Baldhead, see fireworks, or just watch the boats come in. The lighthouse isn't much of a reason to stop, but it makes for some nice backdrop in photos. Parking listed as private so don't stray too far from your vehicle as there are towing...

Traveling through Michigan and looking at the lighthouses a long Lake Michigan. This is a replica on private property so I didn't go in. Parking lot next to property to...