Located at the Whitefish Point Light Station, the area of many Great Lakes shipping disasters, Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum explores the history of the Great Lakes, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Life Saving Service. Discover artifacts retrieved from local shipwrecks, such as the bell from the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. During a tour of the station's historic buildings, a docent will guide you past the light tower, fog signal building, lookout tower, and more. You'll have the chance to visit the lightkeeper's quarters and assistant U.S. Coast Guard chief's quarters as well. In the latter, you can watch a short video about the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. Put Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Paradise trip itinerary planner.
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum reviews
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Major cons not mentioned by other reviewers: It's in the middle of nowhere. So far out that you feel like you should plan where to get gas to make sure you have enough to get back. There's no food...
Major cons not mentioned by other reviewers: It's in the middle of nowhere. So far out that you feel like you should plan where to get gas to make sure you have enough to get back. There's no food... more »
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On a whim, we drove up to Whitefish Point after visiting Taquahmenon Falls. So happy we did! The movie was short, but educational, and the buildings, grounds, and bathrooms were clean and well...
On a whim, we drove up to Whitefish Point after visiting Taquahmenon Falls. So happy we did! The movie was short, but educational, and the buildings, grounds, and bathrooms were clean and well... more »
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