The Mississippi coastline was once covered with lighthouses. However, after years of hurricanes and major advancements in ocean navigation many of Mississippi’s lighthouses no longer exist. Luckily, the Round Island Lighthouse has been preserved and is now safely situated in mainland Pascagoula. Take your family on a weekend trip to climb to the top of this idyllic gulf lighthouse.
Round Island Lighthouse is a picture-perfect spot for a weekend day trip. Don’t let the name confuse you, the lighthouse was moved nearly a decade go from Round Island to mainland Pascagoula for protection.
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Now located in Lighthouse Park, this 160 year old lighthouse has received a full renovation and re-opened to the public in 2015.
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Take time to stroll through the park. You’ll definitely want to take a picture with the little replica lighthouse along the path.
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Read all about the lighthouse’s history from signage around the park. Over the years it has been repaired and re-built many times, but it wasn’t until 2010 that the remains of the structure were salvaged and brought to its current home.
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For a small donation, visitors can tour the inside of the light house on Friday and Saturdays. A staff member can also tell you a little more about the past of this historic landmark.
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Climb the 52 wooden, spiral stairs to the top for an awesome view. Be sure to take note of the impressive brickwork that went into reconstructing this old lighthouse.
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Once at the top your family can see out across Pascagoula. The lighthouse even boasts a working replica Fresnel lens that illuminates the skyline at night.
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Round Island Lighthouse is on the National Register of Historical Places and is truly a Mississippi treasure. Your family will never forget going on this unique, historical adventure.
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Round Island Lighthouse is only open for tours on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 AM until 5 PM. Admission for the self-guided tour is $2 for adults and $1 for children.
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Address: 815 Cypress Avenue, Pascagoula, MS, 39567.
Interested in discovering more about Mississippi’s history? Take a moment to review this list of Mississippi’s most notable landmarks. How many have you seen in person? Let us know in the comments
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