Soak Up The Sun At Wisconsin Point, The World's Longest Freshwater Sandbar
By Ben Jones|Published June 24, 2021
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
For one of the best stretches of sand in Wisconsin, head north. Wisconsin Point is a breathtaking expanse of sand in the city of Superior. With the adjacent Minnesota Point, it’s the longest freshwater sandbar in the world and it also happens to be located on the largest freshwater lake in the world. It’s a big place that’s just waiting to be explored – it’s truly one of Wisconsin’s greatest beaches.
Here’s what you need to know about Wisconsin Point.
The point is a peninsula that flanks the south side of the City of Superior. It covers 229 acres and extends about three miles. The Duluth skyline is visible in the distance.
The point is an ideal place for beachcombing. A lot of driftwood washes up on shore and you’ll also find some sea glass. The beach was named Best Strolling or Swimming Beach by Lake Superior Magazine, but if you take a dip, be prepared for a cold swim – during much of the year, the water is a little bracing.
If you’re interested in finding your own secluded spot of sand, it won’t be hard to do at Wisconsin Point. It’s a wonderful, quiet place to watch the waves lap in.
The Wisconsin Point Light is located on the point. It was constructed in 1913 and stands 70 feet tall, and the light can be seen for 21 miles. It’s a favorite spot for photographers. You can walk out to the lighthouse via the breakwater.
The point has a long history with a sad chapter. The point was historically a sacred burial site for the Ojibwe. But in 1919, the remains of people who were buried here over the centuries were removed and placed into a mass grave to make room for an ore dock that was never built. There’s a historical marker on the point that marks the event.
The point is a wild place and a favorite spot for migratory birds that pass through the area. The point is part of the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and depending on the season, you might see ducks, sea gulls, shorebirds, hawks, and songbirds.
Wisconsin Point is closed from 11 p.m. – 4 a.m. but otherwise open for sun-seekers and nature lovers. Interested in finding more wonderful Wisconsin beaches? Here are some that will remind you of the ocean.
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