Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse: A Beacon of History and Beauty

Getting There

• Public Transit

  Start your journey at the Milwaukee Intermodal Station, located at 433 W St Paul Ave. From there, take the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Bus Route 15 towards the Milwaukee Public Market. Ride for about 10 minutes and get off at the stop at E Erie St & N Water St. From the bus stop, walk east on E Erie St until you reach N Broadway. Turn left on N Broadway and walk north until you reach E St Paul Ave, where you will see the Milwaukee Riverwalk. Continue walking along the riverwalk until you reach the intersection with E Michigan St. At this point, cross the bridge over the river to reach the waterfront. Once you reach the water, follow the walking path along the shore of Lake Michigan to the entrance of the Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse.

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Historic Third Ward, head east on E Buffalo St until you reach the waterfront. Once you reach the waterfront, you can walk north along the pier. Continue walking until you reach the Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse. The walk should take approximately 15-20 minutes.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bike from one of the many bike-sharing stations available throughout Milwaukee. Start at a bike station in the downtown area and head towards the Milwaukee Riverwalk. Follow the Riverwalk north until you reach the lakefront. Once you reach Lake Michigan, continue to bike along the shore path leading to the Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse. This route offers beautiful views of the lake and should take about 15-20 minutes.