Old Mackinac Point Light

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Built in 1889 at the tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Old Mackinac Point Light guided ships through the treacherous Straits of Mackinac for over seven decades. The castle-like Romanesque architecture sets it apart from typical Great Lakes lighthouses, featuring a distinctive cream-brick tower and attached keeper’s dwelling. The light remains active but is not open to public climbing. For photography, visit during golden hour in autumn when the Mackinac Bridge frames the background and fall color peaks along the shoreline. Nearby, explore Colonial Michilimackinac’s reconstructed fur-trading fort, catch a ferry to Mackinac Island, or walk the shoreline trail offering panoramic views of the straits and bridge.