A quick note: Michigan City is in Indiana, not Illinois. Also, the tower height appears blank in your facts. Here’s the description assuming Indiana:
Michigan City East Pierhead Light
Standing guard at the entrance to Michigan City Harbor since 1904, this striking red lighthouse marks where Trail Creek meets Lake Michigan. The octagonal tower, built to replace an earlier structure, remains an active navigational aid operated by the Coast Guard. While not open to public climbing, the East Pierhead Light is one of Indiana’s most photographed landmarks, accessible via the breakwater pier. Golden hour and stormy skies produce dramatic shots. Nearby, Washington Park Beach offers swimming and picnic areas, while the adjacent Michigan City Lighthouse Museum (the old 1858 light) provides interior access and local maritime history. The Indiana Dunes National Park lies minutes away.
Explore Nearby
- Beverly Shores, Indiana Dark Sky Park — Dark Sky Site in Indiana
- Indiana Dunes State Park — State Park in Indiana
- Warren Woods State Park — State Park in Michigan
- The Indiana Lincoln Highway Byway Alternate — Scenic Byway in Indiana
- Palos Preserves — Dark Sky Site in Illinois
