Big Sable Point Lighthouse sits on the banks of Lake Michigan and is located in Ludington State Park. It's open for public tours May through October for a donation of $5.00 per person. You can climb all 130 steps to the top for some breathtaking views of Lake Michigan.
The lighthouse was built in 1867 and stands 112 feet tall. Mariners can see the white light from up to 19 nautical miles away. It's listed on the state and national registers of historic places, and is one of the tallest lighthouses in Michigan.
When visiting...please note that you'll be doing a lot of walking. You'll have to walk a little over a mile from the parking lot to the lighthouse unless you visit on a Saturday when they offer visitors a bus ride to and from the lighthouse for a fee. You can decide if you want to climb the steps to the top or just walk around the beautifully landscaped grounds. There is an on-site gift shop in the original keeper's house where you can shop for gifts and souvenirs.
Before visiting I recommend that you visit the
Big Sable Point Lighthouse website for their official operating schedule, driving directions and a list of events. They're currently fundraising for donations to help renovate the lighthouse, so if you're a lover of lighthouses, you can obtain that information from their website.
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