Experience what is considered to be one of the most picturesque lighthouses in the United States when you visit Split Rock Lighthouse. Sitting on the edge of a cliff that juts out into the water, this National Historic Landmark offers photo opportunities as well as historical background. Take the tour of the lighthouse, which brings you into the keepers' houses and up to the top, or explore on your own with the help of plentiful signs and posted information. For the best views of the lighthouse, hike down to the rocky beach below using either the stairs or the trail. Put Split Rock Lighthouse on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Two Harbors road trip planning site.
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Split Rock is a beautiful place to visit. We were there, this visit, in January, so just Visitor Center is open, you can walk outside and by the buildings, but too cold in January. Early spring and...
Split Rock is a beautiful place to visit. We were there, this visit, in January, so just Visitor Center is open, you can walk outside and by the buildings, but too cold in January. Early spring and... more »
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lighthouse tour was interesting, but the views were outstanding as fall colors were in place. Definitely a nice stop while driving along the North Shore of Lake Superior.
lighthouse tour was interesting, but the views were outstanding as fall colors were in place. Definitely a nice stop while driving along the North Shore of Lake Superior. more »
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Absolutely fascinating and the view is breaking, it felt like we were in a scene from a movie!!!
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8 dollars per person when I came in 2nd of April. I love this place, it's fascinating how the people lived and built at time. There is a little museum explain the story, a theatre with a movie explaining the origins, trails to walk around and the light house which you can enter but then you need to book in advance and it's a guided tour (cost extra too). There is also a little shop to buy souvenir which is cute. I love this place, but one tip, it's super windy up there in the lighthouse so be aware.
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