Big Bay Point Lighthouse
Big Bay Point Light
A red brick lighthouse on a headland about 40 km north of Marquette, now a lighthouse inn where visitors can climb the tower for lake views.
Big Bay Point Lighthouse was built in 1896 on a cliff about 36 m above Lake Superior. The red brick lighthouse is connected to the keeper's residence, and the complex is now a lighthouse inn. Non-guests can join climbing tours in summer. The town of Big Bay, where the lighthouse stands, was the filming location for the movie Anatomy of a Murder. It has old taverns and lake views, and the wooded road heading north along County Road 550 is scenic, especially in autumn foliage. Climbing the tower costs money, so check opening hours.
Opening hours
Summer tour times vary; confirm in advance
Nearby sights
- Little Presque Isle
- Sugarloaf Mountain
- U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame
- Michigan Iron Industry Museum
- Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum
- Black Rocks
- Presque Isle Park
- St. Peter Cathedral