Lighthouse Tours

St. Joseph Lighthouse - Explore the North Pier's Inner and Outer Lights!

2025 Season - Join us weekly on Saturdays, from 10:00a-7:00p, June 7 through August 30. Weather permitting - check the St. Joe Today Facebook page for the most current Lighthouse updates!

Go inside the North Pier Inner Light first-floor for free or buy a ticket to climb to the top. It's fun for all ages!

- Explore the free first-floor exhibits and dive into the rich nautical history of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor.
- Climb to the top for spectacular panoramic views ($5/person).
- Stroll the pier to the Outer Lighthouse - a perfect spot for boat and sunset watching.


TOURS AND LECTURES
- Enjoy a free, guided tour from the start of the North Pier to the Lighthouse. Tours will be held once every Saturday at 10:00a!
- Lighthouse Lectures - the second Saturday of the month, June-August (June 14, July 12, August 9): Locations TBA - stay tuned!


DISCOVER THEIR LEGACY
Learn about lighthouses as an important aid to navigation and their contribution to the economic viability of our area since the mid-1800s. To this day, the port continues to serve cargo ships transporting agricultural products, lumber, aggregate and other construction materials, as well as a vibrant recreational boating community.


PARKING
Tiscornia Park - 80 Ridgeway St., St. Joseph, MI


TICKETS
- Purchase in-person with CASH only at the lighthouse.
- Purchase in-person with cash or credit at the St. Joe Today Welcome Center - located at 301 State St., St. Joseph, MI

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