Located in the Village of Wind Point, about halfway between Milwaukee and Racine, Wisconsin, the Wind Point Lighthouse has served the Lake Michigan coastal community since 1880. The structure, and the old foghorn buildings, can still be seen standing on the grounds today.
Originally lit with a kerosene lamp and magnified by a Fresnel lens, the current-day lighthouse uses an LED light, but the original lens is on display in the lobby.
During the summer, guided tours walk visitors through the history and operation of the lighthouse. But be prepared for a climb, as the lighthouse itself is 108 feet tall. An iron staircase spirals around the inside and up to the observation deck where one can see Racine to the South, Milwaukee to the North, and a grand view of Lake Michigan.
