Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station, Racine

#4 among attractions in Racine

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The Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station is a complex of navigation aids begun by the U.S. government in the 1860s near the harbor of Racine, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. ()

Coordinates: 42°44'3"N, 87°46'42"W

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The Lower First WardRacine United States

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Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Racine Zoo, St. Luke's, Racine Heritage Museum, First Presbyterian Church.

1.1 miN
28-acre lakefront zoo
Racine Zoo, Racine
29 min walk • The Racine Zoological Gardens, or Racine Zoo, is a zoo situated on 28 acres on the shore of Lake Michigan in Racine, Wisconsin. The zoo is operated by the Racine Zoological Society, a non-profit organization.
0.6 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Luke's, Racine
16 min walk • St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Chapel, Guildhall, and Rectory is a historic church complex in Racine, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 for its architectural significance. St.
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum
Racine Heritage Museum, Racine
16 min walk • The Racine Heritage Museum is a historical museum building and former Carnegie library, located at 701 S. Main St. in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
0.7 miSW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Racine
18 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 716 College Avenue in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. It was built in 1852 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It was designed by Lucas Bradley.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Architecture, Art museum
R|A|M Racine Art Museum, Racine
12 min walk • The Racine Art Museum and RAM's Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts are located in Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. The museum holds the largest and most significant contemporary craft collection in North America, with more than 9,500 objects from nationally and internationally recognized artists.
0.7 miS
42°43'26"N • 87°46'59"W
Veterans Center, Racine
19 min walk • Museum
0.7 miW
42°43'48"N • 87°47'31"W
5Th Street Yacht Club, Racine
19 min walk • Sailing, Marina
0.4 miSW
42°43'47"N • 87°47'1"W
Funky Hannah's, Racine
11 min walk • Museum
~1910 ftSW
Romanesque architecture
Shoop Building, Racine
10 min walk • The Shoop Building is a historic office building in downtown Racine, Wisconsin, USA. Located next to the Root River at 215 State Street and 222 Main Street, its six-story height and contrast of Cream City brick and red sandstone make it a distinctive part of Racine's skyline.
1.1 miS
Gothic Revival architecture
Chauncey Hall House, Racine
30 min walk • The Chauncey Hall House, also known as Knight House, is located in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
~1790 ftNW
Greek Revival architecture
Hansen House, Racine
9 min walk • The Hansen House in Racine, Wisconsin is a Greek Revival style house probably built between 1854 and 1856 by carpenter Thomas Fuller. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in 1979.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station?

Nearby attractions include Hansen House, Racine (9 min walk), Shoop Building, Racine (10 min walk), Funky Hannah's, Racine (11 min walk), Old Main Street Historic District, Racine (11 min walk).

How to get to Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station by public transport?

The nearest stations to Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station:

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N Main Street And Hamilton Street • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)
State Street And Main Street • Lines: 1, 2, 7 (9 min walk)