Point Iroquois Lighthouse Information

Climb 72 steps to the top of this 1870 lighthouse tower for sweeping views of Lake Superior and Whitefish Bay. The museum features restored keeper's quarters, maritime exhibits, and displays celebrating Anishinaabe heritage through a unique partnership with Bay Mills Indian Community. Interactive exhibits reveal the site's dramatic history, from a 1662 battle to its role as a critical navigation beacon, while the accessible boardwalk leads to a pristine Superior shoreline.

Open seasonally from late May through mid-October with free admission.

The Point Iroquois Lighthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The USDA Forest Service operates the site as a part of the Hiawatha National Forest.

Point Iroquois Lighthouse

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13042-13260 W Lakeshore Drive

Brimley, Michigan 49715

(906) 437-5272

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Travel information

Time Zones: Eastern Standard Time, Central Standard Time

Nearest Transportation

Chippewa County International Airport: Nearest airport

Driving: Under 5 hours from Detroit & Grand Rapids

Nearby Attractions

Points of Interest

Point Iroquois Lighthouse: at the entrance to the St. Mary’s River and the Soo Locks; the 65-foot tower is open to the public.
Brimley State Park: located at the southern end of Whitefish Bay, on beautiful Lake Superior.
Soo Locks and Park: an engineering marvel; freighters over 1,000 feet in length are lifted and lowered over the 21-foot difference between Superior and Huron.

Day Trips

Tahquamenon Falls: one of the Eastern Upper Peninsula’s most popular destinations.
Shipwreck Museum: at Whitefish Point, showcases the perils of maritime transport and the Whitefish Point Light Tower, the oldest operating lighthouse on Lake Superior. The museum also features the Museum Ship Valley Camp, the Tower of History and the River of History Museum.
Oswald’s Bear Ranch: the largest Bear Ranch in the US, boasting 40 roaming bears. Explore the world of the black bear in their natural habitat,

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Point Iroquois Lighthouse