Whitefish Point Lighthouse

Category: Historical place museum

Address: 18335 N Whitefish Point Rd, Paradise, MI 49768, USA

Phone: +19066351742

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–6PM

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

Jurgis Garbenis

Jul 27, 2022

Very well kept grounds, if you pay for the museum you can tour the other buildings. We only went through the museum. The beach is amazing, and rock collecting abounds! The water is great for those who brave the cold, and some decent waves to entertain the kids and the adults who are kids at heart! We even caught a freighter passing by.

Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo

Jul 7, 2022

This was a highlight of our trip. The Museums were awesome and informative. Beautiful views.

Jeff Porter

Jun 18, 2022

Excellent museum with artifacts from shipwrecks in the great lakes. They have the bell from The Edmund Fitzgerald. Nice gift shop and nice viewing platform overlooking Whitefish Bay

Doug Milligan

Sep 24, 2021

I love this place, the beach is amazing with a ton of driftwood washed up ashore. Plus lots of rocks if you're a collector. There's the museum, and the lighthouse and some Coast guard buildings there as well. Great place for photographers also!

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Questions & Answers

Is the beach and historical area pet friendly?

Mike Johnson | Oct 11, 2021
Melissa Kellogg | Oct 12, 2021

Yes, there were dogs walking around when I was there on leashes.

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How is the area in February and is it fully accessible by car?

ashleigh lefanty | Apr 10, 2019
Glenn Johnson | Apr 11, 2019

Yes..I do not believe the center is open though..check the state web site for that

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is there parking for a r.v. I want to pickup some of the agates

Windy Dellinger | Nov 10, 2021
William Simpson | Nov 11, 2021

Pretty good size parking lot. I would say you could turn a greyhound bus around in that lot.

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can you go on the beach after dark

Kristie Misner | Nov 10, 2021
Christina Adley | Nov 11, 2021

Yes

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Is there a fee to visit?

Donna Dalton | Aug 12, 2021
Bob and Barb Hettesheimer | Aug 13, 2021

Don't pay just tour around lots to see. Not worth the cost. Beautiful outside and views and the lake and Michigan rocks

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Is the tower open to climb? We're planning a trip to the UP in July 2021.

jerry gehring | Apr 9, 2021
Scott R | Apr 10, 2021

Not right now. It will be in May

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Is the beach okay for rock hounding today?

Karen Tucker | Apr 9, 2021
Lindsay Heintz | Apr 10, 2021

Was there last night, forecast says foggy/cloudy afternoon today, freezing

Is metal detectors allowed

Doug West | Apr 9, 2021
Aaron Richardson | Apr 10, 2021

I did not see any signs restricting it.

Will there be fireworks near there over the 4th of july this year

Kimberlie Black | Apr 10, 2018
Mary Johnson | Apr 11, 2018

They usually do fireworks every year in Paradise not at the lighthouse itself.

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How much did it cost to build it

Olivia Mayer | Apr 10, 2018
martha ballard | Apr 11, 2018

Are you asking about the very first beacon? It has been "upgraded" several times over the past century. Google it!

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How far is whitefish Point from Mackinaw City?

Sherry Duncan | Apr 10, 2018
Margaret Gonzalez | Apr 11, 2018

It's 81 miles about an 1. 1/2 drive. Worth every minute! It's a must see! Enjoy

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