Wisconsin Lake Michigan Lighthouse Drive

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This map lays out a flexible Wisconsin shoreline drive for lighthouse fans, Great Lakes road-trippers, photographers, and families building a weekend route along Lake Michigan. It runs south to north from Kenosha through Milwaukee, Port Washington, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Kewaunee, Algoma, and Door County.

Use the category toggles to focus on pierhead and breakwater lights, museum or climbable historic lights, or Door County heritage lights. The dashed route line is a planning guide, not turn-by-turn navigation, so use your preferred navigation app for live driving directions.

Top Stops

• Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse: a bold red pierhead light near Simmons Island and Southport Light Station.
• Wind Point Lighthouse: a classic tall tower near Racine with strong Lake Michigan views.
• North Point Lighthouse: a restored Milwaukee museum stop in Lake Park.
• Port Washington Breakwater Light: a photogenic Art Deco harbor light at the end of a long breakwater.
• Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse: an easy harbor walk near Lighthouse Park and maritime attractions.
• Two Rivers North Pierhead Light: a museum-style stop at Rogers Street Fishing Village.
• Cana Island Lighthouse: the iconic Door County island light, with seasonal access.
• Eagle Bluff Lighthouse: a Green Bay side finale in Peninsula State Park.

Verify Before You Go

Pier walks, breakwater access, tower climbs, museum hours, park entry, ferry operations, and causeway conditions can change because of weather, waves, ice, maintenance, private ownership, or seasonal staffing. Verify current details with the linked official sources and local operators before making the trip.