4984. See the Southport Lighthouse

After Stacy and I hit the museums and had a snack, we still had some to kill before we had to head back to Kenosha. Looking at things to do in Kenosha, we discovered we managed to hit all the major attractions in a few short hours. Since the Southport Lighthouse was on my list and not too far away, we headed over there.

The Southport Light Station is actually a museum. It consists of the actual lighthouse and the former's lightkeeper's residence. There is no cost to visit the museum but if you want to climb the lighthouse tower, it is $10. With an infant in tow, climbing the lighthouse tower was probably not such a good idea. The way it is we left the stroller in the car and just took the car seat in with us. There are stairs to climb to get into the keepers' residence.

The guide was very informative of the history of the lighthouse and the residence. The downstairs gives you a history of the lighthouse as well as the kitchen.

Upstairs is the keepers' room. Since it was added on to later, the stone is different and you had to step into the room. 

Also there is a display of the area shipwrecks. 

I would definitely take the time to check out the Southport Light Station. Take time to talk to the guide. I learned a lot. If you are able to climb the lighthouse, I would do that to. Then when you are done and it's not windy walk out to the Red Lighthouse down by the lake.