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5 Great Lake Erie Lighthouses

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From Ohio and the Lake Erie Islands to Pennsylvania and New York, get the scoop on some of the most picturesque destinations to spend a beautiful day on Lake Erie.




Marblehead Lighthouse | Marblehead, Ohio
Scale 67 feet for views from this 1821 lighthouse, the oldest in continuous service on the Great Lakes. Take a tour or explore on your own.

South Bass Island and Lighthouse | Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Climb to the top of this tower listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open to the public, tours available.

Lorain Lighthouse | Lorain, Ohio
Book a sunset cruise and tour of this restored Jewel of the Port with rehab efforts supported by a Pounds of Pennies campaign from the local schools.

Presque Isle Lighthouse | Presque Isle, Pa.
Tour this working lighthouse known as the Flash Light for its oil-burning lamp inside a Fresnel lens, which shone a wide and strong beam.

Dunkirk Lighthouse Park & Museum | Dunkirk, N.Y. 
Explore the 61-foot tower during one of its ghost-hunt tours. With a 27-mile range, this lighthouse is one of Lake Erie’s most prominent.

 

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