History:
The Wind Point Lighthouse has become a familiar icon of the Racine area, thanks to many artists and photographers who have captured its beauty.

Build in 1880, at a total cost of $100,000, the 112-foot lighthouse helped make Racine a safe harbor. Before the lighthouse's beacon began guiding Lake Michigan boaters, a lone tree served as a landmark for sailors off the Point.

Today, the lighthouse buildings serve as municipal offices for the village of Wind Point.

Source: Racine County

Hours:
The lighthouse interior is not open to the public, but visitors can stroll the grounds and enjoy the view.

Latitude/Longitude: 42°47'N 87°46'W

• From I-94 take exit 333 and head east on Route 20.
• Stay on Route 20 for 8.6 miles until you come to Route 32.
• Continue straight Route 32. Route 32 goes into downtown Racine, and turns left to join with Main St.
• Stay on Route 32 for an additional 1.3 miles. At that point Route 32 goes to the left. Continue STRAIGHT onto N. Main St.
• Take N. Main St. for 1.6 miles then turn right onto 3 Mile Rd.
• Go on 3 Mile Rd. for about 1.1 miles. You'll go through a golf course then see the lighthouse on the right. Turn at the sign for the Wind Point Police Dept. (they have an office at the lighthouse).

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