An iconic site on the Lake Superior shoreline will be briefly closed to tourists this spring for repair and restoration.

Work is set to begin May 5 and visitors will not be able to access historic buildings onsite, including the iconic lighthouse, through May 21.

Perched on a 120-foot cliff over Lake Superior, Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors, Minnesota has attracted tourists since its construction in 1910. It is one of the most visited and popular ...