McGulpin Point Lighthouse — Attraction in Wawatam Township

What a wonderful Michigan Lighthouse. The Lighthouse and grounds are beautifully kept. Beyond the gift shop is the keepers house museum and the light tower. If you're a Lighthouse enthusiast, you may feel you've been here before. Per the docent, this Lighthouse design was used on seven lighthouses. Tour the museum to the second floor for a sit down presentation, then climb the spiral stairs through the hatch to the light. Crouch down and through a small door out to the balcony. Children must (and should) be accompanied onto the balcony where you can walk completely around the light. Bring your binoculars or use the pair at the top of the light to view around and even see traffic on the Mighty Mac. Fall 2022, $3 per person.

On the grounds, and along the foot path to the lakeshore, are several static displays. Be sure to listen to the self-guided tour on your mobile phone, a super cool add to the experience. Be forewarned, the long phonecall will use up battery, so have a way to charge!

The walk back up the footpath is long and a bit of an upward climb, not for the poor in health. If you find yourself at the bottom and don't want to (can't) make the uphill walk, somebody in your party (who can) can pick you up just down the shore past the gazebo. Be careful walking the sometimes uneven rocky shore. Check out McGulpin Rock and its tour article while you're on the shore.

Support this wonderful Lighthouse with a gift shop purchase, visiting the museum, or making a donation.

A must see for those who love...

This is my first visit to this location. Why did I give it five stars? Well it's a lighthouse and it automatically gets three. The other two come from the cleanliness of the grounds. They are well taken care of. I would say another star comes from the only attendant that I saw. He was manning the cash register for the gift shop, which is also well organized. I was visiting while my wife was joining me through a video call as she is out of the country. The attendant suggested that he give both of us a historical overview of the property. That was very kind and memorable. It's something she and I were surprised at and enjoyed. It's a little gem, I suppose; the lighthouse and grounds. I did go down to the shoreline via a path and was pleasantly surprised by the tranquility. It is a place I want to return on...

I've been here several times, as it is only about a 10-minute drive from Mackinaw City. It's hit or miss on whether the lighthouse itself is actually open, but even so, the complex is fun to walk around. There's a nice trail that leads down to the lake. There's a quant gift shop, and it costs $3 (cash or credit card) to enter the museum portion and climb the tower. The museum is very well decorated with authentic historic items and has a lot of information to read. There's also a video you can watch. The view from the tower was mostly obscured by tall trees, so you can't really see the lake or the bridge very well. It's definitely an enjoyable and...