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Cedar Point Lighthouse Cedar Point Lighthouse
1 Cedar Point Dr. (off US 6)
Sandusky OH 44870
419.627.2350
cedarpoint.com

This 38-foot lighthouse was built in 1862. The light, which was used for navigation until 1909, is located atop the lighthouse keeper's 6-room limestone home at the tip of the Cedar Point peninsula. Can be viewed up close during Cedar Point's operating hours. Parking toll required to travel around the Cedar Point peninsula to see the lighthouse.

Huron Lighthouse & Fishing Pier Huron Lighthouse & Fishing Pier
P.O. Box 468
Huron OH 44839
419.433.8487
cityofhuron.org

The Huron Lighthouse is maintained by the United States Coast Guard. The lighthouse is not open for tours; however, visitors can walk the mile-long pier for close-up views. The pier is a great fishing spot year-round.



Marblehead Lighthouse State Park Marblehead Lighthouse State Park
110 Lighthouse Dr.
Marblehead OH 43440
419.734.4424
dnr.state.oh.us/parks

This state park features picnic facilities, fishing, walking trails and the Marblehead Lighthouse - in use since 1822 this is the oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes. Guided lighthouse tours are available May 29- Aug 31, Mon-Fri 12-4 pm, Sun 4-6 pm, and the second Sat of each month June-Oct, 11am-4 pm. The Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society Museum, located on site, is open the same hours.


Port Clinton Lighthouse Port Clinton Lighthouse
Brands Marina
451 W. Lakeshore Dr.
Port Clinton OH 43452
800.441.1271

Only the top portion has been saved. You can get views of this light from the SR 163 drawbridge across the Portage River near downtown Port Clinton. It's best to park in the downtown area and walk to the bridge. Follow the sidewalk along the west side of the bridge and look for the lighthouse about one block upstream, on the right (north) riverbank.

South Bass Island Lighthouse South Bass Island Lighthouse
end of Langram Rd.
Put-in-Bay OH 43456
419.285.1800
stonelab.osu.edu

Visitors have the opportunity to tour the lighthouse and learn about its history. Jun 18-Aug 14, Mon-Tue 11 am-5 pm. $3 per person. Visit stonelab.osu.edu/tripsandtours/island-tours for more information.

Vermilion Lighthouse
480 Main St.
Vermilion OH 44089
440.967.3467

The Vermilion Lighthouse is a replica of an original lighthouse that was later moved to Lake Ontario. Known as the "Town of Sea Captains," Vermilion was without a lighthouse for 63 years. The lighthouse is located next to Main Street Beach.

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