Northern Michigan

Along its rugged coastlines, the iconic lighthouses of Northern Michigan stand as beacons, guiding mariners through the treacherous waters of the Great Lakes. These towering sentinels, with their distinctive architectural styles, have become symbols of the region’s maritime heritage, serving as both functional navigational aids and captivating tourist destinations. From the shores of Lake Michigan to Lake Huron, the Northern Michigan region offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and the enduring presence of its historic lighthouses.

An illustration depicting the northern-Michigan region.

Status

Waterway

Status

Waterway

Small red lighthouse with skeleton scaffolding overlooking water.

Alpena Light

Graphic of a lighthouse and the state of Michigan with water behind.

Beaver Head Lighthouse

Graphic of a lighthouse and the state of Michigan with water behind.

Beaver Island Harbor Light (Whiskey Point)

Graphic of a lighthouse and the state of Michigan with water behind.

Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse

Cheboygan Crib Light, a short, white, octagonal lighthouse with a red cap.

Cheboygan Crib Light

Graphic of a lighthouse and the state of Michigan with water behind.

Cheboygan River Front Range Lighthouse

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Forty Mile Point Lighthouse

Graphic of a lighthouse and the state of Michigan with water behind.

Fourteen Foot Shoal Light

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Frankfort North Light

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Manistee North Pierhead Light

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