Round Island Light
A red-and-white lighthouse built in 1895 on the shore of Round Island, across from Mackinac Island, and the most photogenic sight as ferries enter the harbor.
Round Island Light was built in 1895, with a red brick tower on a white base. It stands on the north shore of uninhabited Round Island, directly south of the Mackinac Island harbor. It once guided vessels passing through the Straits of Mackinac and was decommissioned in 1947 before being restored by volunteers. Ferries entering and leaving the Mackinac Island harbor pass right by the lighthouse, making it the classic photo spot. It can also be seen from the lakeside on the eastern end of Main Street. The lighthouse is usually open to visitors only on a few summer open days organized by volunteer groups. At other times, enjoy it from a distance.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Main Street & Fudge Shops
- Market Street Historic Buildings
- Mackinac Island Carriage Tours
- Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House
- Marquette Park
- Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
- Ste. Anne's Church
- Mission Church