Kenosha: Southport Marina
Tucked along Lake Michigan’s western shoreline, Southport Marina is a place whose character is shaped by Kenosha’s sheltered harbor. The marina’s mooring basins and long lines of docks form part of a waterfront that turns the open lake into a practical boating harbor, protected by stone breakwaters. This is a focal point for recreational craft in a city whose lakefront includes parks, museums and public paths. Kenosha’s maritime identity is also marked by the Southport Lighthouse, built in 1866, which remains a prominent historic landmark on the shore. Together, the harbor and lighthouse connect a modern marina with the long tradition of navigation on Lake Michigan.
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