The Racine Harbor Lighthouse was built in 1866. The one and a half story brick house had a tower embedded in the roof which contained a fifth order Fresnel lens. The lens was updated to a fourth order Fresnel lens in 1870. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1901 and served as a keeper’s quarters for the North Pierhead Light. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and is now part of the Pugh Marina.
The historic lighthouse can best be viewed from the Lake Michigan Pathway boardwalk near the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel.
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Other Close Places of Interest
The Boat House of Racine
The Boat House is a 30-slip marina offering transient dockage and service, including water and electricity. Additional amenities include private restrooms and showers, free Wi-Fi and covered picnic areas with grill. The marina is within close proximity to restaurants and shopping
811 Ontario St, Racine, WI 53402
Mulligan’s Mini Golf & Driving Range
Mulligan’s is an 18-hole miniature golf course featuring caves, waterfalls and other hazards. There is also a driving range and indoor arcade and a nice, shady picnic area.
6633 Douglas Ave, Racine, WI 53402
Racine Breakwater Lighthouse
Built in 1910, the Racine Breakwater Lighthouse is no longer used as a navigational beacon, but it is still illuminated at night. It can be viewed from the Reefpoint Marina parking lot or along the Racine lakefront walking paths.
Lake Michigan Pathway, Racine, WI 53402
Sanders Park
Sanders Park has 23 primitive campsites that can accommodate tents or a small pop-up camper. A fire ring is included at each site. The Park has a picnic shelter with open-hearth fireplace, scenic nature trail and a number of short hiking trails
4809 Wood Rd, Mt Pleasant, WI 53403
Wind Point Lighthouse
Built in 1880, Wind Point Lighthouse is the oldest and tallest working lighthouse on Lake Michigan and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The lighthouse and tower are open for tours on select dates. Visit their website for more details
4725 Lighthouse Dr, Racine, WI 53402
Racine/Sturtevant Trail
The Racine/Sturtevant trail is a mostly off-road 3.5-mile trail through an abandoned rail corridor. The asphalt trail connects with the North Shore Trail at the eastern end and the Pike River Pathway at the western end. There are no designated parking areas for the trail, but access is at the
West Blvd, Racine, WI 53403