Mission Point Lighthouse
Old Mission Point Lighthouse
A white wooden lighthouse at the tip of Old Mission Peninsula, sitting almost exactly on the 45th parallel north. Shallow shoals beside it are ideal for wading at sunset.
Built in 1870 and restored by the local township before opening to the public, the lighthouse lets visitors tour the keeper's cottage and climb to the lantern room for a small fee. In front of the lighthouse is a sandy, pebbly shoal with clear, shallow water for wading, and the sunset here is beautiful. The surrounding lighthouse park has forest trails, and the 45th parallel north marker is a popular photo spot. From Traverse City, it is about 30 minutes along M-37 to its end.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Old Mission Peninsula
- Torch Lake
- Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
- Grand Traverse Lighthouse
- Clinch Park
- National Cherry Festival
- Downtown Traverse City (Front Street)
- Fishtown (Leland)