Lighthouses Near Milwaukee, Wisconsin
There are 15 lighthouses within 60 miles of Milwaukee, and eight of them are open to visit. The closest is Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse, 1.1 mi away, and the best known nearby are Wind Point Lighthouse and Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse. You can climb the tower at Kenosha Lighthouse.
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Lighthouses you can visit near Milwaukee
Nearest first, with tours, a museum, an overnight stay or grounds open to walk. Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse
1.1 mi · Grounds open
North Point Lighthouse
2.6 mi · Open to visitors
Wind Point Lighthouse
19 mi · Open to visitors
Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse
22 mi · Grounds open
Port Washington Lighthouse
24 mi · Open to visitors
Kenosha Lighthouse
31 mi · Open, climb the tower
Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse
31 mi · Grounds open
Fond du Lac Lighthouse
59 mi · Grounds open
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All 15 lighthouses within 60 miles of Milwaukee
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.
- Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse Wisconsin1.1 mi · Grounds open
- Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse Wisconsin1.5 mi · Seen by boat or from shore
- North Point Lighthouse Wisconsin2.6 mi · Open to visitors
- Wind Point Lighthouse Wisconsin19 mi · Open to visitors
- Kevich Lighthouse Wisconsin20 mi · Private, not open
- Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station Wisconsin22 mi
- Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse Wisconsin22 mi · Grounds open
- Racine Reef Lighthouse Wisconsin23 mi
- Port Washington Breakwater Lighthouse Wisconsin24 mi
- Port Washington Lighthouse Wisconsin24 mi · Open to visitors
- Kenosha Lighthouse Wisconsin31 mi · Open, climb the tower
- Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse Wisconsin31 mi · Grounds open
- Waukegan Harbor Lighthouse Illinois47 mi
- Sheboygan Lighthouse Wisconsin51 mi · Private, not open
- Fond du Lac Lighthouse Wisconsin59 mi · Grounds open
Questions about lighthouses near Milwaukee
What is the closest lighthouse to Milwaukee?
Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse is the closest, 1.1 mi away in a straight line. Next are Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse (1.5 mi) and North Point Lighthouse (2.6 mi).
How many lighthouses are near Milwaukee?
There are 15 lighthouses within 60 miles of Milwaukee, WI, 10 of them within 30 miles.
Which lighthouses near Milwaukee can you visit?
Eight of the 15 are open for tours, a museum or a walk around the grounds. The nearest are Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse (1.1 mi), North Point Lighthouse (2.6 mi), Wind Point Lighthouse (19 mi) and Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse (22 mi). Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Can you climb a lighthouse near Milwaukee?
Yes. Kenosha Lighthouse (31 mi) opens its tower to climb, usually on set days and seasons.