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Sight Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City

Mission Point Lighthouse

A sight in Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Why go

1870 lighthouse at the tip of Old Mission Peninsula, with beach and trails.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Traverse City, alongside 3 bars & cafés, 3 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Chateau Chantal, 5.1 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Old Mission Peninsula
Price
$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Traverse City. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Chateau Chantal

    Hilltop winery-inn with views over both bays.

    Drinks · 5.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Chateau Grand Traverse

    Old Mission Peninsula's pioneering winery, known for Riesling.

    Drinks · 8.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Good Harbor Vineyards

    Leelanau Peninsula family winery known for cool-climate whites.

    Drinks · Sleeping Bear Dunes · 14 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Cherry Republic

    Cherry-everything store with samples, from salsa to cherry soda.

    Shopping · 17 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Sleder's Family Tavern

    Michigan's oldest continuously operating tavern (1882), with burgers and a mahogany bar.

    Food · 17 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Right Brain Brewery

    Traverse City's original microbrewery, known for oddball beers and arcade games.

    Drinks · 18 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Mission Point Lighthouse is a stop on our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Traverse City run from 28°F in February to 74°F in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Mission Point Lighthouse itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Traverse City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Traverse City weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Mission Point Lighthouse, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
20500 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
Coordinates
44.99128, -85.47950
Destination
Traverse City, Michigan

Mission Point Lighthouse: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mission Point Lighthouse?

Plan on about an hour at Mission Point Lighthouse. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Mission Point Lighthouse?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Climb the tower; small fee.

Where is Mission Point Lighthouse?

Mission Point Lighthouse is at 20500 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA, in Old Mission Peninsula. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mission Point Lighthouse?

Mission Point Lighthouse appears on Great Lakes Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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