Big Bay Point Lighthouse, Michigan
Coordinates: 46° 50′ 30.7″N 87° 40′ 44.8″W
Overview:
Located 25 miles north of the historic town of Marquette and nestled on the cliffs of Lake Superior, rests the Big Bay Point Lighthouse Inn. The Big Bay Point Light Station is a privately owned and operating residence.
For over a century, mariners have relied on Big Bay Point’s light to guide them along this remote, dark and rocky stretch of Michigan coastline. Although automated in 1941, the romance and lore of the site are undimmed.
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- Status: Active Aid-to-Navigation
Available for overnight accomodations.
A great place for adults in search of a secluded retreat from modern life. This unique bed-and-breakfast inn is one of the few surviving resident lighthouses Inns in the country and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit www.bigbaylighthouse.com for more information.
Affiliate Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Big Bay Point Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast
P.O. Box 3
Big Bay, MI 49808
Phone: 906-345-9957
