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Point Betsie Lighthouse

The Lighthouse, which sits just north of Frankfort on the shore of Lake Michigan, is the second most photographed lighthouse in the U.S., according to the Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse, the group that works on the preservation of this historic landmark.The lighthouse is open for tours on weekends through mid-October. Hours are 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Frankfort Record-Eagle file photo
In addition to the Point Betsie Lighthouse, the Frankfort Breakwater Light should be another stop on any lighthouse-lovers' daytrip.

To get to the lighthouse, take M-22 four miles north of Frankfort and go west on Point Betsie Road. For more information on the Point Betsie Lighthouse, call 352-4915 or go to www.pointbetsie.org.