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Point Betsie Lighthouse

Point Betsie Road, Frankfort, MI 49635
231-352-4915
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Frankfort
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
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Milan, Michigan
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Sadly, when we stopped in to see this lighthouse, it was closed for the season. Although that meant we couldn't go inside to see the interior, we did wander the grounds and enjoyed the view out into the lake... and strolling a bit on the shoreline looking for Petoskey stones. I love lighthouses, their magical feeling, and am proud that... More

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Thompsonville, Michigan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

rocky beach, you can't help but look for the perfect one LOVE IT!!

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Bear Lake, Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

This historical landmark has undergone major renovation in the past few years and the dedication, knowledge, skill and craftmanship of the team of volunteers who run the place now will be appreciated by so many visitors for years to come. Don't forget to support the gift shop when you visit. Profits help to fund the project.

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Gd Rapids
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

great place for sunsets and seeing the old place. take picts and comapre a few years later to see how much it changed.

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Monroe, Michigan
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

We rented the Point Betsie Lighthouse for a four day weekend to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. It was wonderful to have access to a historic lighthouse on the gorgeous shore of Lake Michigan. The perfect white sand beach and blue-green waters of the lake were made even more spectacular by glorious sunsets. Local Frankfort restaurants made the trip most... More

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Frankfort, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

This restored lighthouse is open to visitors in the summer. There is even an apartment that may be rented by the week. As one would expect with a lighthouse, the view is spectacuclar. It may be the most photographed lighthouse in Michigan.

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Traverse City, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

There is something magical and mysterious about lighthouses--Point Betsie is something special. Lovingly restored with a great gift shop. The beach is spectacular.

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Saginaw, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011
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Not hard to find but leave the RV at home or in town. Best time to go was Friday morning since they open up at 10:00 for tours. Pleasant staff and you could walk around the ground floor for as long as you wanted on self-guided tour. In the tower, they expected you to climb meet volunteer at the top... More

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011
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Every year we head to Crystal Lake we come watch the sunset here. We did the tour one year and the only thing that I was impressed with was the older gentleman in the tower who loved talking about the history. The gift shop is cute and if you love light houses a place to check out. This is a... More

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Terre Haute, Indiana
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2011
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The Point Betsie Lighthouse is a neat little sight to take in. After spending most of the day on other activities, we decided to run over there and check it out. We thought that it was open until 5pm. When we arrived, we saw a sign that said that the last tour tickets were sold no later than 4:15. Hmm...it... More

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