New Presque Isle Lighthouse

The Presque Isle Light Station includes three historic buildings. The light tower, which connects to a keeper’s dwelling, was built in 1870 and is the tallest lighthouse tower accessible by the public on the Great Lakes. An unattached keeper’s residence, constructed in 1905, has been painstakingly restored and now serves as a museum. The buildings are situated on a 99-acre township park featuring a playground, picnic area, pavilion and nature trails. The park is open to the public from mid-May to mid-October. A gift shop is located in the original keeper’s quarters. Visitors, for a nominal fee, may also climb the 130 steps to the top of the tower for a breathtaking view (tickets must be purchased by 4:15pm). The buildings and grounds are open mid-May through Labor Day, from 10am until 5pm, daily. After Labor Day they are open Friday-Monday from 10am-5pm until mid-October. The 1905 House is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 11am to 4pm, Thursday through Monday. For more information, visit the township web site at www.presqueisletwp.org or call (989) 595-5419.