Lighthouses began safely seeing mariners to the local harbors more than 100 years ago. Today their beauty and breathtaking views attract visitors from miles.

Marquette Harbor Lighthouse
Located on an active U.S. Coast Guard resident station, the lighthouse is one of the most picturesque and photographed on Lake Superior. Built in 1853, with the light tower built in 1866, the structure rests on an expansive stone bluff and reaches boldly out into the lake. Dominating the horizon, the bright red structure and its adjoining square tower are among the oldest buildings in Marquette.

Presque Isle Harbor Light
Located at the end of a rugged stoned breakwater at Marquette's Presque Isle Park is the red beacon that still guides ships day and night into the railroad ore docks.

Big Bay Point Lighthouse
Built in 1896 and currently operating as a bed and breakfast, the lighthouse is an immaculate dwelling of red brick with limestone corners boasting a brick tower resembling that of a medieval castle. Experience the romance and lore of the site first-hand. Visit www.bigbaylighthouse.com for more information.

Granite Island Lighthouse
Visitors are awestruck to see the beautifully crafted cut stone structure on a mass of granite barely large enough to contain it. The 1868 structure is located 11 miles northeast of Marquette and 6 miles off shore. Now privately owned, it is undergoing extensive restoration to renew its beauty. Visit www.graniteisland.com.

Huron Island Lighthouse
Also built in 1868, this lighthouse is now a fully automated structure. Beckoning visitors from its majestic position on the Huron Island's highest crest, the light is located midway between Big Bay and L'Anse about 3 miles off shore.

Stannard Rock Lighthouse
Known among Lake Superior mariners as the loneliest lighthouse in the United States, the lighthouse was built in 1882 as a result of Cap't Charles C. Stannard's discovery of a mile-long reef submerged just below the water's surface some 50 miles off the Marquette shore. Today, charter captains escort visitors to tour and fish near the reef.