I've been to Split Rock in the summer, but it was nice to visit on a snowy day in April. We were a couple of weeks too early to go inside the lighthouse, but that also saved us quite a bit of money. We only paid the $5 per car entrance fee and were able to see everything in the... More

Oh my! The history of this place is enough to make anyone want to schedule a visit. But the location high on a "split rock" overlooking the vast expanse of Lake Superior is almost too much to comprehend. Since 1888, iron ore has been the leading article of freight on the Great Lakes. Cheap transportation of ore across the lakes... More

The Split Rock Lighthouse is always beautiful, but never more so than when framed by snow and ice. Don't forget to work your way down to the shoreline and south of the lighthouse to look back towards it and the cliff. Great photo op!

The Split Rock lighthouse and site is very nice, instructive, very well preserved and well operated. It gives a vivid image and feeling about navigation's hardships on Lake Superior at the beginning of the 19th century and also about the terrible hardships of people who built and operated the lightouse. You can understand the heroic times and people at this... More

The visitor's center is worth a visit and be sure to see the movie. Interesting history and well maintained outdoor museum.

I really enjoyed the guided tour and thought the person who conducted it was outstanding. The views of Lake Superior are beautiful.

We happened to be there on a day when they were giving free tours, it was nice to hear the history and see the light house up close. Food was REALLY expensive, though, so bring your own snacks.

This gorgeous area of the North Shore is steeped in history, and if you visit the lighthouse and the surrounding area, you will learn about how the lighthouse was built and the lives of the keepers and their families. In addition, enjoy incredible, panormic views of the cliffs and Lake Superior.

Very nice drive up the north shore in MN. to see a great lighthouse and a beautiful lake. The history and tour are well worth a visit when traveling up the shore.