Wind Point Lighthouse

Wind Point Lighthouse

Wind Point Lighthouse
4.5
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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  • jsbachop1
    Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin59 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Lighthouse
    If you’ve seen one light house, there is t much to differentiate them. This lighthouse was well maintained and the tour was just the view. The keepers house is an actual residence so it want historic in that manner. The day we went had beautiful weather. It was open on Sunday in the summer, even if Trip advisor says otherwise. Reasonable admission of $2 per person, but since the site isn’t under domain by the state or the U.S Parks.. The money goes towards the upkeep. It was well worth the time for a nice half day out. 144 steps mind you to the top.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 4, 2024
  • Rita S
    Melbourne, Florida1,921 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful grounds
    A bit tricky to locate. Limited parking. Beautifully maintained park. Overlook Lake — benches & flower gardens. Peaceful & scenic. Markers with historical designation for light and outer buildings.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 13, 2024
  • Sandy O
    Sauk City, Wisconsin1,277 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Situated in a pretty park
    Beautiful little park with a great view of the lake. Restrooms on site. There is a short path leading to the lighthouse, foghorn building, former fuel storage building. Each spot has a plaque which describes the building. Nice landscaping/flowers in park. The lighthouse is available to climb at certain times, but we did not choose to do so.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 26, 2024
  • LisaRN
    Morganton, North Carolina4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Even Beautiful in the Winter …
    The lighthouse and shore are even beautiful in the winter! The wind and the cold was a bit much but our walk around was still enjoyable. It was really neat to see snow on the shore of Lake Michigan! Being from the South that was a new experience!
    Visited January 2025
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 29, 2025
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sassynesswithasmile
Atlanta, Georgia494 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
Beautiful light house on the shores of the majestic Lake Michigan. There are pretty flower gardens, picnic tables, and benches near the shore line where you can sit and relax taking in the beauty of the sail boats in the distance and the sounds of the waves hitting the huge rocks. Clean restrooms are available. The light house has tours with the opportunity to climb the tall tower (fee applies for climb) for a beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Playing in the water on the small beach is permitted although there is no lifeguards. Seating near the shore is limited so I would recommend bringing a camp chair or a blanket and picnic.
Written August 19, 2020
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JJT
294 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
A relative took me to this peaceful lighthouse on a very cold (12 degree) day in February, and I enjoyed it very much! Since it was so cold, most of the time we stayed in the car in the large parking lot right next to Lake Michigan. The snow and ice added to the beautiful scenery. From their website, it looks like they allow people to go inside and climb the tower a few days each year. For warmer months, there are outside restrooms, a beach area, and gardens. Very relaxing place!
Written March 29, 2022
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Colin Archibald
Kingston, TN4,386 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Incredible place to take photos of a lighthouse in winter. The lighthouse sitting on the banks of Lake Michigan would be picturesque any time of the year, but the white lighthouse tower in snow was breathtaking. There is a nice beach area and the freeze covered the rocks and trees in a thick coating of ice.
Written January 22, 2020
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Justin J
Phoenix, AZ46 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Couples
Cute lighthouse that is about 45 minutes south of Milwaukee. Parking was ample. The lighthouse current does not offer any tours due to COVID however it was still cool to see. The beach near the lighthouse has several benches where you can sit and relax by the lake. Swimming is available if you desire.
Written June 17, 2021
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Lakeshoreone
Milwaukee, Wisconsin24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
Its a gorgeous lighthouse on the shores of Lake Michigan. They sponsor open climes a few times a year, and recently added full moon climbs with dinner. These sell out in a flash. Check the Wind Point Lighthouse website for details.
Written February 5, 2020
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AmyTravels
Pittsburgh, PA428 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Friends
I had no idea that Lake Michigan was so blue. Really beautiful views of the lake in a nice spot with benches and a rocky coastline.
The lighthouse didn’t appear to be open, so we just looked from the outside. The lake views are really the star of the show there. We brought a blanket and had packed lunch under a tree. We spent some time on the very short path watching the waves and skipping stones.
Written June 15, 2021
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SusieMilwaukee
Shorewood, WI130 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
We could only see the outside of the keeper’s quarters and lighthouse. Definitely worth a visit! Well kept-up grounds and beautiful tower. Many photo ops. We also enjoyed sitting on a bench by the shore to enjoy the beautiful day and waves.
Written August 11, 2022
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TheHandbagGuide
Denver96 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
Gorgeous winter day at Wind Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse is still in use but not the nearby foghorn house. Benches along the lake afford a wonderful view. Lovely small park nearby and one of the vintage buildings has indoor space which can be rented for events.
Written March 2, 2022
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Kkoleary
Scottsdale, AZ777 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Couples
Very windy (and slightly colder) than rest of city but nice visit. The rocky coast has a dirt path you can follow until you reach private homes. Nice green area and benches to sit and enjoy the scenery.
Written June 6, 2021
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customerservice703
3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
Who would of thought you could have such a beatuiful Lighthouse in the Mid-West. The grounds are neat and clean, but the area is small. Right along side a golf course, so lots of green space. Fun place for some sightseeing if your close to the area. The lighthouse was not open for inside views or tourism, just the park.
Written March 5, 2020
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