Reviews of North Point Lighthouse (Tourist Attraction)

Marylou Gonzales

Beautiful!

Judy Cardoza

Beautiful

William Stein III

Beautifully restored and rebuilt lighthouse on the lake. Now a museum and event venue. Populr for weddings. Beautiful setting and beautiful building moved bck from original location on the bluff.

Bill Cornett

Loved it

Karen Copper

Beautiful historic place. Lots of lighthouse background and good landscaping surrounded by a woods and the lake, of course. We even saw a hummingbird! Busy place is even rented out for weddings and other events.

Amber Bower

I have visited many lighthouses and this is one of the best! Beautiful!

Adam Genrich

Great park

Rick Brink

This is a very beautiful lighthouse to visit. We enjoyed our time here during the Harley Davidson 105th anniversary. This is one of my favorite side trips from the rally as a getaway from the crowd. I would recommend this as a destination for anyone visiting Milwaukee.

Beto Rangel

Cool place to see

Max Sawa

Fascinating! Who knew Milwaukee had such an interesting history when it came to Lake Michigan. They views were nice at the top of the lighthouse, even though we were in a little cramped room. We had to climb a thin ladder up to the top which made it even more the fun. Must see in Milwaukee!

Don Cahala

Just a nice quiet well kept attraction I didn't have to stand in line for hours to enjoy.

Allen R Lane Sr

Great customer service

Aiden McDonough

We were here while they were closed unfortunately, but the exterior is breathtaking. We will definitely be going back during operating hours on our next visit to Milwaukee.

J Ollie

Neat place to visit.

Michele Murphy

Very quaint lovely place. Great sunset!

Michael Unruh

Great place to visit for a few minutes, or the whole day! Beautiful gardens with resident rabbits and other wildlife. Amazing architecture throughout the grounds, including the adjacent Lake Park.

Deanne Glembin

Wonderful place to take pictures. Took my sons prom pictures here and they turned out great.

Adam Pouchert

Beautiful area, great for walks

Dario Gki

Beautiful Lighthouse situated next to abundant line of trees with a nice overlook of Lake Michigan and surrounding parks. The lighthouse is well kept, it has friendly staff and provides great scenery for photography enthusiasts.

Brad Ehlert

Surprisingly extensive, interesting information for a small museum. Very well done and the views from the top of the lighthouse are awesome.

Irene Muloki-Mcknight

It's unique.

Rochelle Stewart

Was walking past for exercise. Seems nice.

Keith Smith

Park near lake Michigan

Luke Burkholder

A very cute remnant of Great Lakes maritime history. The lighthouse is well preserved, and it's something that even most Milwaukeans are not aware of. Maybe they are, but I didn't go to elementary school here, so I never visited it on a field trip. It's a great spot for a walk and for selfies, right next to a park that was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed Central Park in New York City. Old winding walkways and scenic views of Lake Michigan.

Annamaria Pahi

We visited on a beautiful, sunny, spring day. The lighthouse is in a great shape, you can climb up on the spiral stairs and see the museum downstairs as well. We were greeted kindly and got a tour which we enjoyed very much. Everyone is really nice.

David Mann

Same thing

Rojen Jacob

Very Beautiful place

Derek Quad

Havent stopped and visited but looks beautiful from a passing specialy in fall.

Matthew Kerhin

Awesome place to visit and great views the gardens around it are beautiful! We even got in free because of my military veteran status. Really enjoyed our visit!

Christine Johnson

My son and his fiancee got married there on 10-6-2018 IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!!!

Techie

For ruining pokemon go

Caitlin Reading

Historic North point light house is currently alight for the holidays. A beautiful park to walk in while we await true winter.

Andrea Kuhn Boeshaar

This is a wonderful place near downtown Milwaukee that you need to go visit? The views of the lake from the front yard are magnificent. The lighthouse itself has a lengthy history. It's another great place buy a Great Lake.

Evan James

Lucky to have such a historical lighthouse in the midwest.

Arne Maagaard

Beautiful building from 1883 - great view over Lake Michigan and a nice park for a walk

charles barker

This is a fun and interesting place to explore.

Timothy DOLLENS

Beautiful location! Fair priced. Neat to be able to climb to the top!

Tonya M.

Absolutely beautiful park, walk and lighthouse. Will come again.

Ibrahim Abouzeid

The lighthouse has a unique shape, you are allowed to go all the way to the top. The whole area is beautiful and peaceful with mile of hiking by the lake

Giselbert Parkhurst

DESCO (Diving Equipment & Supply Company) was founded in 1937 to manufacture diving equipment developed by Max Nohl and Jack Browne. Max Nohl was a marine engineer in Milwaukee, educated at MIT, and the holder of a diving depth record (420 feet) he set in Lake Michigan on December 1, 1937.

Matt Prather

Awsome view

KC C.

If you are in the area, stop by...the lighthouse charges a fee - but you can enjoy the view from the outside without having to pay

Jon Stein

Wonderful landmark

Dean Schuetze

Expensive to go in for what it is. Nice to see just from the outside tho. Nice park area.

Emily Fischer

My son loved it, good view, scary ladder though!

Prakash Paudyal

This place is historic. The house tour guide was wonderful.

Severino Villanueva

An East Side landmark... it's a great way to start exploring Lake Park and its vicinity.

Frank B. Woods SR

A wealth of history

Hannah Kane

Simply the best. Gorgeous and photogenic even when it's closed, but so much more educational when it's open! They have fun gifts in the shop, and of course the view from the top is breathtaking.

Mary Hagen

A hidden treasure

Latonya Nixon

My family & I take all of summer walks in the evening along this street. It NEVER gets old. Although I luv the Fall, I'm bummed to see summer end.

Anna Hautzinger

Neat lighthouse in the Lakefront park. The building is open only on weekends. The staff is very knowledgable and eager to give a tour of all the displays. The tower actually has an older portion on a newer base. The tower is not to bad to climb, and there is a ladder to get to the very top. There is also a greenhouse effect at the very top. The fog can roll in very quickly.

Christina K

Very interesting historic site, be sure to visit.

Joe Buan

Nice park to walk through. Not too much to see, but there were a lot of people taking pictures (wedding, glamour shots, etc.). Didn't go into the lighthouse, but it was nice to visit from the outside.

Marvin Leonard

Very cool place a must stop very informative and support for the country lighthouses.

Ryndin Max

Light house...if you have small kids - its very interesting places for visit. Good location for walking trip to another interesting point - water tower.

Diego Heinsch Dal Forno

Nice view

Mar Zie

Beautiful old lighthouse. On the hill w with great area view on Milwaukee and lake Michigan

Shawn

Beautiful place in a beautiful park.

bradley Pietrzak

Absolutly beutiful trail I wasn't there in time to see the musium though

Lance Rodriguez

Very interesting water management info!

Kyra Gudgel-Goblirsch

Lovely bike ride and a great view. Hidden gem in Milwaukee.

Brad Weier

Gorgeous place to see any season

Gabrielle B

I loved the tour and its history. I got amazing views of 3 major cities and great pictures!

Giorgio Jaramillo

Great historical place to visit, kids and adults will enjoy the entire experience

edward linden

Awesome area. So much history, loved it.

Al Somethin

This is a great place. Go up inside the lighthouse and look at the lake!

Jennifer Vanhimbergen

The women working there were very knowledgeable, passionate and friendly. The view was pretty from top and the museum was very interesting.

Mike Schon

Nice little place but the staff is what really makes a place feel homey They found out we were from south dakota and they stayed a bit longer to show us around and that was more than I can say cause we definitely appreciated that for sure

Emily Schoenrock

Super cool, hidden gem! Definitely worthwhile

Lila Johnson

The Search for Wisconsin’s Lights Since my arrival in Wisconsin four days ago, I am looking forward to some new discoveries in a state I vaguely know. One of the key things on my list will be the search for lighthouses along the lakes. Today, my trek took me into Milwaukee County to view the 1888 North Point Lighthouse and climb the 84 steps. At first as I neared my destination, I thought my GPS got it all wrong when I viewed the splendid homes in the area. In the past, most of the lighthouses I found were located near vast wilderness of trees, rocky cliffs or at the end of breakers. Before disappointment could set in, the gleaming white tower and museum appeared from the surrounding trees in the nearby park. It was 11 in the morning and the doors would not open until 1:00. I took the opportunity to get some great photos from different angles and to explore the grounds. Located in an area called Lake Park, you feel as though you may be standing in New York’s Central Park. Fredrick Law Olmsted designed that famous landmark and that of the 1893 Chicago Exposition and was commissioned for the work of Lake Park. Lion Bridges join the north and south sections of the park as the lighthouse remains the beacon that overlooks Lake Michigan. You will learn the history of several lighthouse keepers including Georgia Stebbins, a woman who is reported to have held the position the longest, tending to the light by climbing the stairs an estimated 63,800 times. Overall: You are required to sign a waiver prior to climbing the lighthouse stairs. Don’t miss a short drive down to the lake for a relaxing view.

Julian Watkins

It was closed when we got there but it was still a marvelous sight to behold.

Jennifer Gona

It was closed the day we went so we didn't get to go in it, but it looks great from the outside. The grounds around it are beautiful.

Václav Korecký

Lovely lighthouse, nicely renovated :)

Ada Hanson

The North Point Lighthouse is a beautiful gem. I had never been there, but decided to do the tour when friends asked me to go with. Surround by trees and landscaping, overlooking the lake, it was easy to forget you were in the middle of the city. The lighthouse might not look that tall, but when you take the winding walk up to the top, you find that it is taller than expected, and well worth it. The view from above is amazing. Highly reccommend!

Stephanie Lazzeroni

Climbed to the top for a beautiful view... lovely party venue

carlandretta beasley

It's very nice.. Would of loved to see it when it worked.

Janice Belen

Wasn't open when we tried to go on a Wednesday around 3. Inaccurate time listings ??

Sabrina Fraternale

Very Nice... Peccato closed

James Pelkey

It's located in Lake Park in a very scenic area.

ali khan

One of my fav spots in Mke, great area for a walk that leads to lakefront. Next to a beautiful gold course

Kate Brown

This place is good for any kind of visit. It is very beautiful and it's a good idea to stop in the little museum-like building.

Bob Rabinoff

It was closed. Nice looking bldg.

Greg

Nice place to visit but I wouldn’t wanna live there

Diana Kropp

Loved seeing it & the weather was great when we was there in May.

Cindy Reyes

Awesome place!!!...if u like going on trails..amd hiking...

Doug Robertson

Fantastic place for an outside wedding.

AeneasJ J

Ask about where military diving equipment is made. Facinating maritime history.

Mike Beuche

Lovely, informative, friendly.

Meist Syans

Great little museum and it has a nice view!

Joseph Bullington

Looked cool, wasn't open when I visited midday but the area was nice

Sharon Pluta

5.00tours real interesting story

Rebecca Beaudoin

Beautiful venue for a beautiful wedding! The staff was so helpful in making our wedding perfect!

Loretta Beasley

It was closed the day we was there but the lighthouse was beautiful. Wish it was still working

Richard Darrington

Beautiful area near the lakefront

Vimarsh Yadav

It's a Lighthouse and Museum.

Greg Knoke

Great view. staff very helpful and informative. Recommend seeing this.

James Reilly

Groovy

Ellen Drawert

Very entertaining.

Matt K

Very informative tours. Getting to go up in the lighthouse is fun

marie lewis

love to go back and take a tour

Tim Roberts

Awesome

Jeremy Hylen

Neat museum and great historical notes.

Melody McDaniel

Love it..it's just beautiful even in the rain

Lee Ann Mitchell

A beautiful setting...lighthouse, park, trails, etc. Will definitely come back here again next summer.

Dean Mundy

Wish it could be open more.

Joseph Ohl

Wonderful place to see and visit when visiting Milwaukee would definitely recommend having a look at this beautiful historical lighthouse well taken care of an the view of lake Michigan was great as well was a beautiful day and our first light house viewing as a family will definitely go again.

David Rosazza

Very cool

Marlon Jones

Its tiny if u blink youll miss it not what anyone would expect from a lighthouse

Tetiana

Beautiful calm place!

Andrew and Morgan McAllister

Beautiful place!

Shawn Brotherton

Very beautiful. Nestled in historic homes district. Worth visiting.

Terry Piatak

It was a beautiful day to visit a beautiful lighthouse.

Eric Thomsen

Very cool place to check out

Shelly A.

This is such a great place to visit! The climb is worth the view!!

Linda Hoernke

The lighthouse is located in Lake Park just off Wahl St. along Lake Michigan in Glendale, Wis. The historic lighthouse was originally built in 1855 and replaced in 1888. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places. There is a small fee to tour the lighthouse and the museum...well worth it. There are walking trails in back of the structure which will take you through a beautiful park along the lake cliffs. The parking is good there are clean restrooms available.

Claire Cadoux

Lovely place in beautiful setting. Worth a visit.

Steve

A fantastic hidden Milwaukee spot! Its a relaxing walk with a few lake views, overall a great escape from the east side hustle and bustle.

Rich Schamp

My wife and I and 2 kids 8 & 12 stopped while in WI from Oh and liked it . It is a little pricey just to climb allot of steps and look out side for a few minutes ,expecially for kids that may not even gob the entire way as we saw happen

Cor Mws

Interesting little place to visit

Elvin Versey

Beautiful

Daren Covington

We were off to see the lighthouse but the wife and kiddo got there first and they wouldn't even let them use the bathroom until they paid. So we just left.

Shamima Contractor

Great view, very friendly staff

Charles Miller

Nice place

Bryan Christensen

Nice place to checkout

Julie Needham

Our daughter and son in law were married there. Beautiful setting!

Brandon Baines

Beautiful

Sharon Zak

Peaceful - Tranquil -

Suzie Que

The history was amazing, as was the view!

Husein Dhariwala

Place is historic and amazing.

Konrad Von Hochstaden

Smart cities take care of their landmarks. This is just one around Milwaukee that is worth visiting. While there, take time to stroll the beautiful path behind it with scenic views of the lake. Then take a slow drive around the neighborhood and admire the gorgeous old homes that are so well taken care of.

Narine Harut

Beautiful place, the house was closed when I was there, but I still browse around for 30 min.(it was really cold), it was amazing experience.

Lore Lisheron

Beautiful sight on a crisp fall evening walk.

Abhishek kaurav

Nice quiet place. Seating available

Frank Giambalvo

Very nice property on the lake Michigan shoreline. Lighthouse was not open during the weekday afternoon we were there (Oct).

Makarand Raut

Nice little lighthouse tour and lovely garden around

Emily Broesch

I didn't get a chance to go inside but the building is beautiful and the grounds are well kept. I'd love to stop by again when they're open.

therlee93

Beautiful place

Kevin Kiggins

Very knowledgeable staff. Very well kept museum.

Cynical Pictures

Great little lighthouse

Douglas Shackelford

Will all found this worth the visit

Matthew Donaldson

Loved this lighthouse! Had an excellent time and climbed the tower!

Alistair Binks

Nice spot

Paul Parker

One of the nicest Lighthouses we've ever seen. Staff was super friendly

Cadd Corp

Nice place. Check it out. Good stuff

Steven Runke

I f your into lighthouses, this is a must see, the staff are very knowledgeable and can answer all of the questions you may have. A great piece of local history.

Julie Klotz

Great place to visit.

The Adventures Of Pinky and The Brain

I’m currently here right now it’s closed but oh my gosh another amazing place the beautiful walking the whole thing just from the out side is amazing five star rating

Richard Bartlaga

Beautiful building in a beautiful setting.

James Aglira

Very nice and scenic. Very cool landmark in the city of Milwaukee.

Raja Ramakrishnan

Tucked in a beautiful neighborhood North of Milwaukee, it's preserved and maintained really well. Opened to visitors on certain days.

Amanda Ashby

Beautiful old lighthouse ... riveted steel I think. Very interesting. Lovely grounds.

Paige Tripp

I really enjoyed it! It was quiet and since it was Monday, a handful of people were in the area (Lighthouse was closed to public, but that was ok). Lawn and flower beds were well groomed. I thought the selfie spot was neat. Definitely a cute tourist spot in the area.

Jimmy Johnson

Looking for that treasure

on3 iwin

nice place to take a walk, small picnic, I really like it

Gary

Nice historical site

Crystallynn Gaouette

Great day in Milwaukee, gorgeous scenery light house was fun.

SJ Bey

Beautiful light house specially if you visit after midnight. Some people believe it is haunted. Some others just take a walk around it and enjoy.