North Point Lighthouse, Milwaukee

North Point Lighthouse, Milwaukee4.94
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About North Point Lighthouse

The 74-foot tower of North Point Lighthouse stretches to meet the neighboring trees of Lake Park. Attached to it are two-and-a-half stories of wood-frame keeper's quarters that once housed historic figures such as Georgia Stebbins, keeper for thirty years.

Renovated in 2007, the bright, airy building now acts as home to artifacts and lighthouse-related curios, including an original 1928 Fresnel lens that helped guide seafaring vessels. Additionally, a Chadburn telegraph, recovered from a sunken ship, pays homage to the orders that went to and from the ship's bridge and engine rooms.

Guests can browse both the quarters and the lighthouse, and explore the site's more than 120 years of history by perusing the artwork and photographs displayed throughout the galleries. Dedicated volunteers are also on hand to dispense fascinating information and history, and to give limited guided tours that lead visitors to the top of the tower, where they can catch views of the surrounding park and lakefront.

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Michele
4 Ratings
3 Reviews
· 3 years ago
Very interesting tour.
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Julie
8 Ratings
7 Reviews
· 7 years ago
Excellent information, great time with family for a Sunday tour
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Rose
3 Ratings
2 Reviews
· 7 years ago
The gentleman running the museum was very informative and helpful. He knew the history of the lighthouse very well. The museum was clean and full of wonderful artifacts.
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Punchline
2 Ratings
1 Reviews
· 7 years ago
Went really well. I got a chance to also shoot a video there too. It’s on my YouTube (Punchline3nt)
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Jared
4 Ratings
2 Reviews
· 7 years ago
Very interesting and a great view on top. Be prepared for stairs.
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Dawn
5 Ratings
2 Reviews
· 7 years ago
We enjoyed our visit. Would definitely go back.
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Erika
40 Ratings
32 Reviews
· 7 years ago
You learn a lot of new things! Items are really cool to look at and you get to enter the lighthouse. Tour guides have all been involved with the lighthouse for years so they truly know all about it. View is incredible. Great idea for dates or to take older children. There is a gift shop on site with reasonable prices and it's next to lake park so afterwords you can go for a stroll and enjoy the nature. Spent a little over an hour there and worth it!
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Giovanna
12 Ratings
8 Reviews
· 8 years ago
Very informative tour with docents who know the subject well.
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Gabbriell
11 Ratings
10 Reviews
· 8 years ago
It was nice to not have to follow a tour guide if you didn't wont to. We did listen in on the history of the lighthouse. It was definitely worth it! The lighthouse was beautiful although the very top of the lighthouse (inside is not very big) and there are a lot of stairs to climb. But don't be discouraged the main floor of the home has plenty to see for those who can't climb and the outside view is beautiful!
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Chris
24 Ratings
12 Reviews
· 8 years ago
loved the view, cool little museum and info