Lighthouses Near Grand Rapids, Michigan
There are 7 lighthouses within 60 miles of Grand Rapids, and five of them are open to visit. The closest is Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Lighthouse, 30 mi away, and the best known nearby are South Haven Lighthouse and Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Lighthouse. You can climb the tower at two of them, the nearest being Muskegon Pier Lighthouse.
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Lighthouses you can visit near Grand Rapids
Nearest first, with tours, a museum, an overnight stay or grounds open to walk. Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Lighthouses you can climb near Grand Rapids
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All 7 lighthouses within 60 miles of Grand Rapids
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.
- Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Lighthouse Michigan30 mi
- Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Lighthouse Michigan30 mi
- Holland Harbor Lighthouse Michigan31 mi · Grounds open
- Muskegon Pier Lighthouse Michigan39 mi · Open, climb the tower
- Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse Michigan39 mi · Open to visitors
- White River Lighthouse Michigan48 mi · Open, climb the tower
- South Haven Lighthouse Michigan50 mi · Open to visitors
Questions about lighthouses near Grand Rapids
What is the closest lighthouse to Grand Rapids?
Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Lighthouse is the closest, 30 mi away in a straight line. Next are Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Lighthouse (30 mi) and Holland Harbor Lighthouse (31 mi).
How many lighthouses are near Grand Rapids?
There are 7 lighthouses within 60 miles of Grand Rapids, MI.
Which lighthouses near Grand Rapids can you visit?
Five of the 7 are open for tours, a museum or a walk around the grounds. The nearest are Holland Harbor Lighthouse (31 mi), Muskegon Pier Lighthouse (39 mi), Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse (39 mi) and White River Lighthouse (48 mi). Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Can you climb a lighthouse near Grand Rapids?
Yes. Muskegon Pier Lighthouse (39 mi) and White River Lighthouse (48 mi) open their towers to climb, usually on set days and seasons.