Standing guard over Sturgeon Bay’s entrance since 1883, Sherwood Point Light is the last manned lighthouse on the Great Lakes, automated only in 1983. Located in Nasewaupee, Wisconsin, this active aid to navigation features a distinctive red brick tower and attached keeper’s quarters. The lighthouse sits on U.S. Coast Guard property and is not open to the public, though it can be viewed from the water or during occasional Door County historical society events. Golden hour offers the best photography, with the tower glowing against Sturgeon Bay’s waters. Nearby, visitors can explore Potawatomi State Park’s bluffs and trails, the charming shops of Sturgeon Bay, and the Door County Maritime Museum.
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- Potawatomi State Park — State Park in Wisconsin
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- Newport State Park — Dark Sky Site in Wisconsin
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- Wisconsin State Trunk Highway System — Scenic Byway in Wisconsin
