Whitefish Point Lighthouse — Attraction in Whitefish Township

Definitely a place to spend several hours. The grounds are well maintained with modern facilities in the traditional setting. All of the guides were very personable and eager to tell about the displays. They have a great deal of technical information too on items such as what the orders of fresnel lenses mean and how they are used for different purposes. Easy parking too (so that is one argument you don't need to have). Lots of open space for the active set to work out the wiggles. Proceed in a little farther and you will see the great lake that provided the shipping and commerce site that caused them to build the lighthouse there. You can walk, run, gallop and frolic on the beach that extends for miles. Have fun looking at the rocks, getting your feet wet (leave them in and you won't feel them after a while- yes, that cold). Lots of driftwood that ranges from sticks to large stumps. And with all that space there can be a lot of people and it is still not crowded. The displays give insights into the lives of the men and women stationed there and what they faced. From the food, the makeup of individuals, and the social (or lack thereof) aspects of life at the lighthouse. The fudge is legendary and now I know why. There are a range of flavors to suit most tastes. Would I go back? In a heartbeat. I think this is definitely a place you can return to and discover new insights...

If you like secluded areas and long stretches of beach then this is a great place to find yourself. If you pick rocks then this is a great place for it. Of vourse there is the lighthouse and keepers quarters but there is also a museum of great lakes history and shipwrecks. It costs to get in, but that helps keep the place maintained. If you dare swim in the lake, bring swim shoes it's rocky. I usually take my trips there in early fall while it's still nice out. I do that to avoid the summer flies. In the summer they are evil little things and will bite the heck out of your legs. But I hear that some summers are different a d therevare very few flies. I just go in early fall. This place is beautiful! There is a paved road all the way to it. I will always continue to go here and I recommend it to you as well. It is secluded but there are staff onsite and most times...

Very nice and well kept historical center. The first lighthouse and the longest in continous use on Lake Superior. Called the "Lincoln Lighthouse" because it was built in 1861. Once powered by a wick and kerosene, now powered by LED, this lighthouse has guided a safe path for ships for over 158 years. The museum is well done and it is only $5 extra to climb a guided tour to the top of the lighthouse. The beach is beautiful with lots of gorgeous rocks, driftwood and a great view of Canada 🍁. Dress warmly in June and DEFINITELY bring insect repellent (though they do sell it in the gift shop) or be eaten alive by the Michigan State Bird. You can spend the night Coast Guard house with...