Without a doubt, Minnesota’s most famous lighthouse is Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors. In fact, this may be the most famous place in the entire state. But beautiful Minnesota lighthouses don’t begin and end at Split Rock. In fact, there’s another lighthouse in Minnesota – in the same town of Two Harbors – that is well worth visiting. Even better: it comes with an easy lighthouse walk that offers unforgettable views of Lake Superior. Take a look:
Two Harbors, Minnesota, is home to even more than just the Split Rock Lighthouse. Two Harbors Lighthouse dates back to 1892 and is now a charming lighthouse bed & breakfast for area visitors.
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Just down the hill from the Two Harbors Lighthouse, a long breakwater juts into Lake Superior. At the end is the small but still impressive breakwater lighthouse.
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The breakwater was built in the early 20th century. It helped guide ships into the busy port on Agate Bay, where they would be loaded with ore.
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The ships still visit the bay today, and they are an impressive sight to see.
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The end of the breakwater, next to the lighthouse, is the perfect vantage point for watching these huge ships come in.
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The walk from the parking area to the lighthouse is not long. The breakwater is also wider than it looks. There is a rail on one side, but you’ll want to keep an eye on younger kids.
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When you get to the end of the breakwater, you’ll have taken one of the loveliest lighthouse walks in all of Minnesota. The small but beautiful lighthouse is an impressive sight surrounded by choppy gray waters.
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It’s even more impressive in the winter, when the lake is a frozen sheet of ice. This lighthouse walk is wonderful no matter the time of year.
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Have you been to the the Two Harbors Breakwater Lighthouse? What are your other favorite lighthouses in Minnesota? Let us know in the comments below!
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