Grand Traverse Lighthouse

Welcome!

The Grand Traverse Lighthouse has been restored and is open to the public. Visitors can tour the restored keepers dwelling and climb the tower (closed for 2020 because of COVID) for a magnificent view of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. The Lighthouse sits inside Leelanau State Park.

What's Happening Now?

New Summer Video!

Thank you to Above the Horizon Media for creating this amazing video of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse

Click to watch video

Leelanau State Park Playground

The kids will have an awesome time playing on the new playscape located jointly at Leelanau State Park and Grand Traverse Lighthouse. The equipment is handicapped assessible and structure is situated on a rubberized surface.

Photo courtesy of Above the Horizon Media.

Calendar

Keep up-to-date with events and our keeper schedule!

View Lighthouse Calendar

Online Gift Shop

Clothing, books, souvenirs, coffee, gift certificates—we've got it all!

Visit Our Gift Area

Webcam

See daily photos of the lightouse online, anytime!

Launch the Webcam

Membership

Support the GT Lighthouse and receive free admission, discounts and more!

Learn More About Membership

Grand Traverse Lighthouse (home)

Located inside the Leelanau State Park in Northern Michigan, The Grand Traverse Lighthouse has been guiding ships and sailors since it was built in 1858.