Top Things to do in Wisconsin
Top Hotels in Wisconsin
- 1. Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
- 2. Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown
- 3. Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva
- 4. Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
- 5. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
- 6. Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
- 7. Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Green Bay
- 8. Radisson Hotel La Crosse
- 9. Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
- 10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, La Crosse, WI
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Top 9 Lighthouses in Wisconsin, United States
When you think “adventure travel” you probably think of far-flung places like Belize and Alaska—not Wisconsin. But if you’re an outdoor adventurer, you’ll find plenty of places to explore in Wisconsin. A vacation in Wisconsin can put you close to the Kettle Moraine State Forest, which has excellent biking trails. Or choose Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands—kayakers will love exploring Lake Superior’s many caves and shipwrecks.
Packers fans don’t wear those cheese-wedge hats for nothing! Foodies will love tasting as many of Wisconsin’s artisanal cheeses as possible. Either drive from cheesemaker to cheesemaker, or choose a Wisconsin vacation in a town with a good farmers’ market—then the cheesemakers bring their wares to you. And what goes better with artisanal cheese than craft beer? In Milwaukee, visit the Lakefront and Sprecher Breweries for tours and tastings.
Wisconsin Dells is a classic family vacation destination. A vacation in Wisconsin Dells will put you close to all the excitement—you’ll have to tear the kids away from the theme parks, wave pools and water parks in Wisconsin Dells!
Lake Geneva boasts clean beaches, golf, and a small-town feel that definitely appeals to city dwellers—it’s a popular getaway for residents of Chicago.
Restaurants in Wisconsin
1. Kenosha North Pier Light
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
The lighthouse periodically hosts climbers and local artists, open to view the exterior all days.
Reviewed By LifeIsAnAdventure652
Beautiful, iconic landmark. Peaceful pier walk out to the functioning lighthouse. Fun to hear the fog horn and amazing to visit inside the lighthouse, if you’re lucky enough to time your visit when they are open that day. Artists work inside the lighthouse various times throughout the late Spring and Summer months.
2. Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By christine102262 - La Crosse, United States
Great history given by docent and good protocol steps for covid. Limited amount of people for tour, I believe 8. Masks required. The lighthouse is as it was at the time it was operating and you get a wonderful glimpse at how the family would have lived in that time period. Docent gave good personal stories of the family. The outside views are amazing, also and the lighthouse is iconic and picturesque. Worth the state park pass and admission price of $5.
3. North Point Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
North Point Lighthouse & Museum is beautiful, memorable & historic. Our museum tells the history of lighthouses in Milwaukee as well as the maritime history of the area - extremely interesting with original artifacts & great stories. Learn about Georgia Stebbins was our longest-term keeper - quite unusual for a woman in the late 1800's & early 1900's. It's estimated she climbed the tower 63,800 times! She was amazing. Our lighthouse tower is on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan and Milwaukee. It's comprised from three sections, each a component of three different lighthouses. It's truly a historic treasure. See our Web site for more information and our open hours - there is an admission fee. Docents can provide a tour of our museum, you may climb to the top of the tower for a fabulous view! Visit our Gift Shop and enjoy our beautiful grounds, set in a park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (who designed Central Park in New York City).
Reviewed By csarchibald - San Marcos, United States
This beautiful lighthouse is unique for lighthouses along this coastline, made of steel instead of brick like most of the others. The museum is very informative and has lots of history about the light station. One of the things I found very interesting was that the original light was much shorter, they built a new base section and lifter the original light on top. That is why there is a seam in the middle. The upper section is the original light. If you sign a waiver, you can climb to the top of the lighthouse for some beautiful views.
4. Cana Island Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 669 reviews
Explore Door County’s most iconic lighthouse, which in 2019 celebrated 150 years of standing watch on the shore of Lake Michigan. Ride a hay-wagon over the causeway to explore the island, including the 89-foot-tall light tower, oil storage house and lighthouse keeper’s home. The highlight of any Cana Island visit is climbing the 97 steps of the tower’s spiral staircase to reach the gallery deck, which delivers a sweeping panoramic view of Lake Michigan and the Door County peninsula.
Reviewed By 219julesd - New Berlin, United States
Must see! Cool tractor ride across the shallow water to get to island where you can explore the grounds. Reading about the history was very interesting. We were not allowed up the lighthouse due to covid rules but still got to see a lot. Pit toilets available on the island. We spent about 30-45 min all total on the island
5. Wind Point Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By NancyLovesRehoboth - Lexington, United States
Last week, we visited the Wind Point Lighthouse, and we were pleasantly surprised! The grounds are so well-kept and clean. We saw beautiful flowers with a great view of Lake Michigan. There is a small beach where you can sit and relax. We saw a boat go by! The lighthouse is so tall and stately. It has been helping navigators since 1880, and is still serving today! This is a great site!
6. Superior Entry Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By 543debrav - Mauston, United States
If you want to spend some quiet time admiring the beauty mother nature has created? Well this is the perfect place! Admire the lighthouse and watch the ships come in! Great walkway and great lighting in the evening! A definite must visit!
7. Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal North Pierhead Light
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Luckyone2002 - Champaign-Urbana, United States
Really glad we stopped here - easy to find with a good-size parking lot, good signage so you knew which part of the path to stay on (since this adjoins the coast guard station). It was a beautiful sunny morning when we visited in September, and we walked most of the way out to the lighthouse, along the concrete pier. Took some nice photographs. A nice, free, thing to do in Door County.
