Lighthouses Near Cleveland, Ohio
There are 10 lighthouses within 60 miles of Cleveland, and four of them are open to visit. The closest is Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse, 1.3 mi away, and the best known nearby are Marblehead Lighthouse and South Bass Island Lighthouse. You can climb the tower at Marblehead Lighthouse. You can stay the night at Cedar Point Lighthouse.
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Lighthouses you can visit near Cleveland
Nearest first, with tours, a museum, an overnight stay or grounds open to walk. Hours change by season, so check before you go.
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All 10 lighthouses within 60 miles of Cleveland
Distances are in a straight line from the city center; the drive is longer, and offshore lights are seen from the water or the shore.
- Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse Ohio1.3 mi
- Lorain West Breakwater Lighthouse Ohio26 mi
- Fairport Harbor Lighthouse Ohio28 mi · Open to visitors
- Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse Ohio28 mi · Private, not open
- Vermilion Lighthouse Ohio35 mi
- Huron Harbor Lighthouse Ohio44 mi
- Cedar Point Lighthouse Ohio52 mi · Overnight stays
- Marblehead Lighthouse Ohio53 mi · Open, climb the tower
- Ashtabula Harbor Lighthouse Ohio55 mi · Seen by boat or from shore
- South Bass Island Lighthouse Ohio60 mi · Open to visitors
Questions about lighthouses near Cleveland
What is the closest lighthouse to Cleveland?
Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse is the closest, 1.3 mi away in a straight line. Next are Lorain West Breakwater Lighthouse (26 mi) and Fairport Harbor Lighthouse (28 mi).
How many lighthouses are near Cleveland?
There are 10 lighthouses within 60 miles of Cleveland, OH, 4 of them within 30 miles.
Which lighthouses near Cleveland can you visit?
Four of the 10 are open for tours, a museum or a walk around the grounds. The nearest are Fairport Harbor Lighthouse (28 mi), Cedar Point Lighthouse (52 mi), Marblehead Lighthouse (53 mi) and South Bass Island Lighthouse (60 mi). Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Can you climb a lighthouse near Cleveland?
Yes. Marblehead Lighthouse (53 mi) opens its tower to climb, usually on set days and seasons.
Can you stay overnight in a lighthouse near Cleveland?
Yes. Cedar Point Lighthouse (52 mi) takes overnight guests.