Marblehead Lighthouse
The Marblehead Lighthouse is one of Lake Erie’s best known and most-photographed landmarks. It is the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the Great Lakes. Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse during the summer season for spectacular views of the lake and its islands in the distance.
The lighthouse is now part of the 9-acre Marblehead Lighthouse State Park. The park features picnic tables and offers views of Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay, Kelleys Island, and South Bass Island. The Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society operates the Marblehead Lighthouse Museum in the old keeper’s house. Exhibits include the lighthouse, a Fresnel lens, ice harvesting, ice fishing, the local maritime industry, ships, a replica Lifesaving Station, local fossils, and shipwrecks.
Visitors can take tours of the lighthouse tower in the summer. The museum is open when tours are available.
In 2016, a replica of the 1876 U.S. Lifesaving Station was built on the State Park property. The lifesaving station museum is located near the Lighthouse on the State Park Property and features a variety of exhibits and an authentically restored 27-foot Coast Guard rescue boat complete with a launching railway.
Where it is:
Marblehead Lighthouse is located in Marblehead Lighthouse State Park.
From Highway 2 which crosses Sandusky Bay, go north on Highway 53 1.3 miles to Highway 163, then go east on Highway 163 just over eight miles to the eastern end of the peninsula. Turn north onto Lighthouse Drive and follow it to Marblehead Lighthouse State Park.
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GPS:
41°32’10.02″ N 82°42’43.248″ W
Hours:
Park Hours: 6am to 11pm daily. Visitors are permitted to actively engage in legitimate recreational activities outside these hours. If you have questions, call the park office.
Tours of the Lighthouse (Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day)
Noon-4pm every day in summer
Cost:
Tours $3 per person; children 5 & under free.
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