Where is Wind Point Lighthouse?

Wind Point Lighthouse is on the Lake Michigan shore of Wisconsin.

How much time do you need at Wind Point Lighthouse?

Allow 1–2 hours to explore Wind Point Lighthouse.

Can you visit Wind Point Lighthouse?

Yes. Wind Point Lighthouse welcomes visitors, usually with seasonal hours. Check the official site for current tour times and fees before you go.

Lighthouse · Lake Michigan

Wind Point Lighthouse

A tall Wisconsin light station on Lake Michigan just north of Racine.

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On the coast

About Wind Point Lighthouse

Wind Point is a shoreline landmark with landscaped grounds and views across the lake. The site supports a relaxed coastal stop, while tower visits follow a more limited schedule. Check the lighthouse's own visitor information for reservations, tour requirements and grounds access.

LakeLake Michigan

RegionWisconsin

First litNot listed

Open to visitorsYes; check seasonal hours

Live · Wind Point Lighthouse

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Weather, alerts, the water, the sky and local headlines, gathered from official sources as you read.

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This place has no verified map position, so conditions are for a nearby forecast point. Live data from the U.S. National Weather Service, Environment and Climate Change Canada, NOAA's National Data Buoy Center and Space Weather Prediction Center; headlines link to the publishers. Sun and moon times are calculated. Conditions change quickly—check official forecasts before going on the water. Not for navigation.

Best time

Late spring through fall on a scheduled tower-tour day; come at dawn for sunrise over Lake Michigan.

Time needed

1–2 hours

Best months

Don't miss

Highlights of Wind Point Lighthouse.

See one of the oldest and tallest active lighthouses on the Great Lakes, a 108-foot tower first lit in 1880.
Credit its design to Orlando M. Poe, the Civil War engineer whose towers stand across the upper Great Lakes.
Stroll the lawn and shoreline at the point, where the former keeper's quarters now serve as the village hall.
Watch the sun rise from the shore — the point juts east into Lake Michigan just north of Racine.

Know before you go

Tips for visiting Wind Point Lighthouse.

The grounds are open daily, but tower tours run only on select days, so plan a climb around the published schedule.
Racine's North Beach and downtown harbor are a short drive south for a longer lakefront outing.

Great for Lighthouses Shipwrecks & maritime history

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Good to know

Questions about Wind Point Lighthouse

Where is Wind Point Lighthouse?: Wind Point Lighthouse is on the Lake Michigan shore of Wisconsin.
When is the best time to visit Wind Point Lighthouse?: Late spring through fall on a scheduled tower-tour day; come at dawn for sunrise over Lake Michigan.
How much time do you need at Wind Point Lighthouse?: Allow 1–2 hours to explore Wind Point Lighthouse.
Can you visit Wind Point Lighthouse?: Yes. Wind Point Lighthouse welcomes visitors, usually with seasonal hours. Check the official site for current tour times and fees before you go.

Travel well

Make it a good visit.

Check access before leaving.

Opening hours, parking, permits and step-free access change by season. Confirm your needs with the official destination; a map pin is not an entrance.

Give the shoreline time.

Leave room for weather delays and a quieter side trail. Stay on marked paths, respect closures and support the local communities that make the coast special.

Travel thoughtfully

Look beyond the air forecast.

Waves and water temperatures can tell a very different story. Use marine forecasts and local beach advisories before any water activity.

Official weather resources

Road trips

Put this place on a longer route.

7–10 days

Lake Michigan Circle Tour

Connect shoreline towns, beaches and cities around Lake Michigan.

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Events

Seasonal traditions on this coast.

These events share the region and lake—not necessarily this destination. Confirm current dates with organizers.

June; additional fall programs vary

Door County Lighthouse Festival

A maritime-museum program connecting Door County's light stations.

Organizer & event guide