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Cana Island Lighthouse

Cana Island, Baileys Harbor, WI
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
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Channahon, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Beautiful view of the lake. Price was reasonable. If you don't like heights, don't go up to the viewing platform.

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Maplewood, Minnesota
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Its a little hard to find, but worth the effort. You can climb the lighthouse and view the living quarters or browse the grounds. There is an extra fee for climbing the 97 steps, but worth the price and the time.

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Ephraim, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We biked out here and walked the beach. Very pretty.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin usa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Always a great picture taking location. Quiet and beautiful!

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Minneapolis, MN
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

We have visited the Cana light many times. Some times with our children, other times with travel companions. Some with higher water and most with a dry causeway. It's always been fun and enlightening. Buy a trinket at the lighthouse shop.

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Bob Desh, Manager at Cana Island Lighthouse, responded to this review
5 December 2011

Ahoy! Thanks much for the kind words...we're thrilled that you enjoyed your visit to the historic Cana Island Light Station. It is truly a special place! More

Dubuque, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

My wife and I came here and had been here before but this time we decided to actually climb the tower. It does cost a little extra but the views are amazing and if you like that kind of thing, its worth it. I am however not the greatest with heights and didn't even think about it when we decided... More

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Bob Desh, Manager at Cana Island Lighthouse, responded to this review
5 December 2011

Ahoy! Thanks for the insightful review...great to hear that you enjoyed your adventure to the top of the light tower. Imagine what that climb must have been like for the lighthouse keepers back in the 1870s when they had to carry two buckets of melted lard to fuel the lamp! Again, glad you enjoyed your trip to the Cana Island... More

Willmar, Minnesota
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

We got here about 10:00 and went behind the light house to the beach before going into the lighthouse. Mistake. You have to get a number for the tour, and by the time we did this, there was another 25 minute wait. There isn't enough to look at in the lighthouse for that long... so get your number first, and... More

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Bob Desh, Manager at Cana Island Lighthouse, responded to this review
5 December 2011

Thanks for the kind words...wondeful to hear that you enjoyed your sojourn to beautiful Cana Island. Your tip to future visitors on check-in for the tower climb is a good advice. On many days there is little or no wait but on busy days it is best to get checked in for tower right away. The County Parks Dept. is... More

Neosho, Missouri
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011

Parking is at a premium, so go early in the day. Large vehicles will have a difficult time finding room to park and turn around. The view from the tower is worth the extra $4.00 and walk up the 97 spriral staircase steps to the top!

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Bob Desh, Manager at Cana Island Lighthouse, responded to this review
5 December 2011

Ahoy! Thanks for the kind words...great to hear you enjoyed your visit to the iconic Cana Island Light Station and your adventure to the top of the light tower. The County Parks Dept. is working diligently to acquire land for a nearby parking lot...the parking challlenges should be eliminated by late spring 2012! Thanks again for the review...hope your travels... More

Saint Charles, Missouri
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
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My husband and I were a little surprised with the cost, $6.00 to see the lighthouse, plus an additional $4 to go up to the top, but we figured "while in Rome....". Glad that we did it, we got some awesome pictures from the top and also from a few of the peepholes on the way. I wouldn't recommend going... More

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Bob Desh, Manager at Cana Island Lighthouse, responded to this review
5 December 2011

Thanks for the positive review...glad you enjoyed Cana Island and your adventure to the top of the light tower. We love to see your pictures! Please know that in addition to funding the operation of the island a portion of your admission fee will be used for future restoration of the lighthouse and its grounds. More

Ludington
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56 reviews 56 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011

At first we thought the price was a little steep for visiting the lighthouse but we are glad we did it. We loved the views on the beach, my daughter had so much fun jumping on the rocks and would have stayed all day if we would've let her!

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Bob Desh, Manager at Cana Island Lighthouse, responded to this review
5 December 2011

Ahoy! Thanks for the kind words...wonderful to hear that your daughter enjoyed the rustic beach. The island is a great place for kids to explore and blow off a little steam. In addition to funding operation of the island, a portion of your admission fee will be used on future restoration projects at the island. Thanks again for the review...hope... More

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