Two Harbors Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Two Harbors, United States
The Two Harbors Lighthouse is a 15-meter brick tower standing on Lake Superior's shore that has guided ships for over a century. The site includes several buildings where visitors explore maritime exhibits and learn about how navigation and lighthouse operations worked.
Built in 1892 as commercial shipping on Lake Superior expanded, the tower became essential for safe navigation during the region's mining boom. The structure remains largely unchanged from its original construction and has been preserved as a historical landmark.
The brick tower with its distinctive red exterior anchors the local waterfront and draws people interested in maritime heritage. Visitors come to learn how ships once navigated these waters and what daily life was like for lighthouse keepers.
The site is accessible by foot from the parking area and open during the warmer months when Lake Superior's shore is most pleasant to visit. Guided tours let visitors climb the tower stairs and see the buildings while exploring the waterfront grounds.
The lighthouse still functions as an active aid to navigation while also serving as a bed and breakfast for overnight guests in the original keeper's residence. This dual purpose is uncommon and gives visitors the rare chance to sleep in a working historical structure.
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