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Split Rock Lighthouse
3713 Split Rock Lighthouse RdTwo Harbors, MN 55616
20 miles northeast of Two Harbors on Highway 61, the Scenic North Shore Drive. Located in Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. GPS: 47.2010,-91.3671
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Shipwrecks from a mighty 1905 November gale prompted this rugged landmark's construction. Completed by the U.S. Lighthouse Service in 1910, Split Rock Light Station soon became one of Minnesota's best known landmarks. Restored to its 1920s appearance, the light station offers a glimpse of lighthouse life in this remote and spectacular setting.
Split Rock Lighthouse is a National Historic Landmark.
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Monday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Tuesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Wednesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Rates
$10 adults, $8 seniors, veterans/active military, college students, $6 ages 5-17, free age 4 and under and MNHS members
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Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Reviews
Based on 1094 reviews
Lighthouse was closed during a Saturday afternoon in February. Come on Minnesota... what else are we supposed to do in February? Onsite gift shop was open and that's about it. The walking paths...
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Indiana H. P,
February 25, 2023
This would definitely be better in the summer with more paths and buildings open, but we were still glad we stopped. Interesting history of why the lighthouse was needed and the history of the...
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Emily4023,
December 31, 2022
The historical center and grounds are nice but the trails leading out are stunning. Take some time and get out there.
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janellv2020,
November 14, 2022
Many of the buildings were already closed for the season so a discount on the entry fee would have been appreciated. The grounds were very nice and the gift shop was well stocked. The film was...
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OFuqua,
October 30, 2022
Who can go wrong with a Minnesota Historical Site? We came probably 20 years ago and revisited. It is so iconic North Shore.
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kokicmp,
October 13, 2022
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