Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse

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400 W Canal St
Milwaukee, WI 53203

Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse is a historic landmark that serves as a navigational aid for ships entering the Milwaukee harbor.

It stands as a symbol of maritime history and provides a picturesque backdrop for visitors to enjoy.

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4.59 reviews
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Wen C.
6/12/2024

This is a neat little lighthouse next to Lakeshore State Park. While you can't enter it, you're free to walk around the base and take photos. Unfortunately there's a fair amount of graffiti...

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Kyle H.
10/21/2025

The Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse is recognizable to all Milwaukeeans. It sits at the inlet of Lake Michigan to the KK and Milwaukee Rivers by the Hoan Bridge. Instead of providing you an...

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Daniel P.
12/17/2023

Erected in 1872 (and rebuilt in 1906) the 41' tall light was automated in 1939. the original 4th Order Fresnel lens was transferred to the Milwaukee Breakwater Light in 1926 and replaced by a 5th...

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Howard L.
9/15/2024

Cute little lighthouse on lake Michigan, great to walk around and visit, the graffiti honestly ruins the light house as well. Great spot for photos and seeing plenty of boats go by. Definitely...

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Joyce T.
8/29/2022

Nice lighthouse near to the river. Lots of parking lot. It's great to walk around the trail along the river.

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