Split Rock Lighthouse

Category: History museum

Address: 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd, Two Harbors, MN 55616, USA

Phone: +12182266372

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–6PM

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

Hans Larsson

Jul 7, 2022

Wonderful views and a well preserved piece of history. The lighthouse itself has many informational kiosks and helpful/knowledgeable staff. The trails around the lighthouse were my favorite part with some fun rock beaches to walk along.

Maura L

Jun 17, 2022

Probably one of my new favorite places we’ve been! Admissions were very reasonable. Tour guides were well informed and had so many interesting things to talk about. Loved going to the house and touring there. The lighthouse was very neat as well. The whole history around this place was very interesting. Go here if you’re in the area and take the walk down to Pebble Beach to see the lighthouse from below. Definitely worth the view!

Anna Aurora

Feb 16, 2022

An early sunrise on the lighthouse edge. I hope you enjoy my photo. I wanted to capture the sun as it was level with the lighthouse top, and I had to be up in early in the darkest of morning to snap this photo. This place has spectacular 360 degree views, and there is a nice beach spot below it. Makes a great destination spot for photography and to enjoy oneself.

Sean Dawson

Jan 17, 2022

We went in January right when Duluth put a mandatory mask mandate in place. The lighthouse was closed but the views were amazing which is why we are giving it four stars. The learning center was informational.

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Questions & Answers

Why was it built? How?

Marcus Wang | Apr 29, 2018
Marcus Wang | Apr 30, 2018

During the 1900s the Steel Company Fleet use Lake Superior to transport their steel and during a storm on November 28, 1905, ⅓ of their ships were damaged. This led to Minnesota to asking the government to build a lighthouse. The government later appropriated $75,000 for a lighthouse and fog signal in 1907. The beacon that lit up the lighthouse for 59 years was powered by a . This was why and how Split Rock Lighthouse was built.

What do sailors use now since the lighthouse was decommissioned in 1969?

Heidi Atkinson | Apr 29, 2018
joe c | Apr 30, 2018

Radar, gps etc

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How far away can people hear the fog horns?

Catherine Benson | Aug 1, 2020
Richard Williams | Aug 2, 2020

They only have a recording of them which plays in the foghorn building every 20 minutes you can't hear them from very far away, the real fog horns could be heard for 5 miles when they we active.

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Is it handicap assessible?

P G | Apr 29, 2019
Greg Oltmanns | Apr 30, 2019

Up to the main lighthouse. Other than that you can get around fine.

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Why is split Rock lighthouse important?

Isabel Hoyt | Apr 29, 2019
Prithvi Awasthi | Apr 30, 2019

It has a history dating back to early 1900s. One of the light house to direct ships for them not to hit the rocks around the lakes. Also, the place and the architecture is beautiful by itself. Check it out.

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Can you get married here?

Sarah Schabla | Apr 29, 2018
tony baker | Apr 30, 2018

I believe so but you have to make arrangements for it you can go to their website and get their phone number and give them a call hope this helps

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Are you about to climb the lighthouse?

Alex Hatzenbuhler | Apr 29, 2018
Sasha B | Apr 30, 2018

No, I'm not.

How long is temporarily closed? When will it be open again? Thanks.

Mike McCasland | Aug 1, 2020
Andrew Augustine | Aug 2, 2020

We were just there today since the lighthouse grounds reopened today. Unfortunately, they are not allowing anyone inside the lighthouse itself or the keeper's residence but it's still worth it to get an up close look.

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