Point Betsie Lighthouse
Point Betsie Light
A 1858 white-tower lighthouse with a red-roofed keeper's house, standing on the dune shoreline. It is one of the most photographed lighthouses on Lake Michigan.
Point Betsie Light lies south of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and north of the town of Frankfort. Its white tower and red-roofed keeper's house stand out sharply on the dunes along the shore. It is maintained by a non-profit organization and opens seasonally for tower climbs and museum visits. The beach in front is good for walking and stone collecting, and it is especially beautiful at sunset. It is about 1 hour from Traverse City and can be combined with a visit to the dunes and the town of Frankfort.
Opening hours
Exterior all day; tours seasonal
Nearby sights
- Empire Bluff Trail
- Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
- Sleeping Bear Dunes Dune Climb
- Glen Haven Historic Village & Maritime Museum
- Glen Arbor
- South Manitou Island
- Pyramid Point
- Interlochen Center for the Arts