Whitefish Bay Michigan

Whitefish Point Lighthouse

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(609) · Museum in Paradise, United States
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The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, where you’ll learn the facts of the tragic Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck, where 29 crew members lost their lives, …

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Aug 5, 2024
What a great place. We did not go in the museums, but we did hang out at the beach for a few hours. So nice, a great place to look for rocks. The beach was clean, the water is clear. I'll take this o… Full review by Jim D
Jul 31, 2024
On my bucket list for years and did NOT disappoint!! Such a beautiful place with so much attention to detail and history! Full review by Journey13700640924
May 31, 2024
Great little museum and beach. A ticket gets you into a few buildings. Nice beach for rocks and drift wood. Restroom facilities and gift shop Full review by Sandra C
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Located:Whitefish Township, Michigan
Elevation:183 m (602 ft)

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How do you make reservations to stay in the Crew Quarters?
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Go to their site shipwreck museum for room types, rates and contact info for reservations. I can’t list the exact Internet address here since trip advisor rejects message. Put the …
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Go to their site shipwreck museum for room types, rates and contact info for reservations. I can’t list the exact Internet address here since trip advisor rejects message. Put the two words together and add the usual ending. It’s a beautiful place but the biggest recommendation I can make is to take big spray. Because of the trees and foliage there are a lot of mosquitoes.
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About how much time should you plan for to do both the lighthouse and the museum?
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1-2 hours, depending upon if you read all the displays and if you spend time on the beach
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Can you collect rocks?
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As long as you are not in the Pictured Rocks national lakeshore, you can take them but not in any national parks area.
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Is swimming permitted in Lake Superior at Whitefish Bay?
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Yes, but it is very cold with strong currents at times. There is NO lifeguard.
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Is there an entrance fee?
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There is an entrance fee for the museums. These rates were for 2017: Adults: $13.00 Children 17 and under: $9.00 Children under 5: FREE Family, 2 adults and 2 or more children: …
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There is an entrance fee for the museums. These rates were for 2017: Adults: $13.00 Children 17 and under: $9.00 Children under 5: FREE Family, 2 adults and 2 or more children: $40.00 Single Family, 1 adult and 2 or more children: $30.00
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