Lakenenland Sculpture Park
Lakenenland Sculpture Park is located 15 miles (24km) east of Marquette in Michigan’s Marquette County. This is a unique and quirky outdoor sculpture gallery/museum that you can walk or even drive though. There are over 80 incredible sculptures constructed by artist Tom Lakenen, of recycled iron welded into massive works of art. This is a […]
Phil the Window Washer
Phil the Window Washer is located Marquette in Michigan’s Marquette County. Upon a bench in a small park sits a life sized sculpture of the Marquette icon Phil Niemisto. Phil has spent years washing merchants windows never asking for compensation. There is a plaque next to the sculpture that reads “Phil became an icon in […]
Jilbert's Dairy Cows
Jilbert’s Dairy Cows are located in Marquette in Michigan’s Marquette County. At Jilbert’s Dairy you will find three large cow statues affectionately dubbed the Jilly cows. One perched atop a silo drawing you in for some fresh ice cream. Another stands in a lovely shaded picnic area. There is a stool beside this giant cow […]
Two Harbors Lighthouse
Two Harbors Lighthouse is located in Two Harbors in Minnesota’s Lake County. Built in 1892, this lighthouse is the oldest one still in continuous operation in Minnesota. The 49.6 foot (15m) tall red brick tower is open to the public for self guided tours with admission during operating hours. The Assistant Keeper’s house, Pilot house […]
Two Harbors Breakwater Lighthouse
Two Harbors Breakwater Lighthouse is located in Two Harbors in Minnesota’s Lake County. It stands at the end of the breakwater at the entrance to Lake Superior’s Agate Bay. It was first established in 1895 with a square skeleton iron structure. The breakwater is a wide concrete walk way for easy accessibility to get up […]
Split Rock Lighthouse
Split Rock Lighthouse is located in Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 20.4 miles (32.8km) north of Two Harbors in Minnesota’s Lake County. The lighthouse was first lit in 1910 inside the 54 foot (16m) tall tower atop a lofty 130 foot (40m) sheer cliff over Lake Superior. You are able explore lighthouse on your own […]
Grand Marais Lighthouse
Grand Marais Lighthouse is located in Grand Marais in Minnesota’s Cook County. The square pyramidal skeleton style lighthouse was built in 1885 at the end of the eastern harbor breakwater. Visitors can walk along the breakwater to the lighthouse. The breakwater is constructed of concrete walkway with some flat rocky sections. The rocky sections are […]
Coppermine Point Lighthouse
Coppermine Point Lighthouse is located near Batchawana Bay in Ontario’s Algoma Country. Built in 1910, it originally was placed at the entrance to Pancake and Batchawana Bay. In 1960 is was deactivated, sold and moved next to highway 17 in Hibbard Bay to become a interesting feature for a restaurant. The restaurant is no longer […]
Duluth Harbor South Breakwater Inner Lighthouse
Duluth Harbor South Breakwater Inner Lighthouse is located in Duluth in Minnesota’s St. Louis County. It was built in 1889 and stands 68.8 feet (21m) tall. This cast iron and steel skeletal tower lighthouse is standing right at the foot of the Aerial Lift Bridge when you cross over to Minnesota Point – Park Point. […]
Duluth Harbor South Breakwater Outer Lighthouse
Duluth Harbor South Breakwater Outer Lighthouse is located in Duluth in Minnesota’s St Louis County. It was first established in 1901 to help aid ships coming into the harbor from Lake Superior particularly during the night or heavy fog. The 44 feet (13m) tall lighthouse stands at the end of a 1,720 feet (520 m) […]
Duluth Harbor North Pier Lighthouse
Duluth Harbor North Pier Lighthouse is located in Duluth in Minnesota’s St. Louis County. It was established in 1910 and stands 36 feet (11m) tall. This steel and cast iron lighthouse is at the end of a 1,720 feet (520 m) long concrete breakwater of the Duluth Ship Canal. Also viewable is the Duluth Harbor […]
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse is located at Eagle Harbor in Michigan’s Keweenaw County. The lighthouse was originally built in 1851 and replaced in 1871. The light keepers and assistants dwelling buildings have been converted into a Museum Complex. The 44 foot (18m) tall light tower and light keepers dwellings are furnished with authentic period pieces. The […]
