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City in Wisconsin, United States
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Sturgeon Bay is the largest city in Wisconsin's Door County. The city is at the bottom of the Sturgeon Bay and contains an abundance of maritime activity and scenic landscape in the immediate area. As the county's biggest city, many festivals and events are held here throughout the year, attracting tourism across the area.
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There are two lighthouses here, the tall Canal Light, and the picturesque North Pierhead Light. You can only access the grounds on the lower level breakwall on the east side of the city, but you can get a bigger view at the natural preserve at 2499 S Lake Michigan Dr.
Contains the Jim Kress Lighthouse Tower (the tallest building in Sturgeon Bay at 11 floors), and several exhibits related to the Maritime history of the Great Lakes along the shores of Door County. There is also a seasonal museum site up in Gills Rock at 12724 W Wisconsin Bay Rd called "Death's Door Maritime Museum".
Though mostly a turnoff and a boat launching place, this county park is by an old quarry and is at the mouth of the Sturgeon Bay with excellent views of both Green and Sturgeon Bays. The Peshtigo Reef Lighthouse (9.2 miles away) can be seen on a clear day.
Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay
Historical museum detailing the history of Door County and Sturgeon Bay
Popular county park known for the rocky coves along Lake Michigan.
The Ice Age Trail ends in nearby Potawatomi State Park, and runs south using city streets and walking trails near Algoma.
Though a bit of a drive from Sturgeon Bay, the park is known for scenic vistas and bluffs along the Niagara Escarpment. Upper Peninsula shoreline is visible on a clear day.
Scenic state park that is right outside of Sturgeon Bay with scenic views of the shoreline and the eastern terminus of the Ice Age Trail.
A state park covering numerous sand dunes and remnants of successive Native American villages.
American restaurant in a former firehouse
Irish pub on Oak Street that is 900 ft away from the Maritime Museum.
Scaturo's
Small bakery and cafe located at the top of the hill where Green Bay Road becomes Madison Avenue. You can see the bay & skyline from here on a clear day.
(Sonny's)
Pizzeria in a former Applebee's with a decent view of the bay and part of the neighboring drawbridge.
Supper Club at the intersection of WIS 42 and WIS 57.
A winery overlooking WIS 42, 1.5 miles north of the WIS 42/WIS 57 central intersection.
Big winery in a former schoolhouse in Carlsville. Parking is mainly accessible via Carlsville Rd (CTH-I)
One of two waterfront resorts in downtown Sturgeon Bay, the suites facing north have a spectacular view of the bay.
Quirky music-themed motel within walking distance of the 3rd Avenue District
Historic hotel overlooking the 3rd Avenue district with an adjacent restaurant below the rooms.
The other waterfront resort in Sturgeon Bay, this place offers views of both the main district and of the western waterfront.
Cozy hotel near the Bay View Bridge.
A waterfront condominium along the bay of Sturgeon Bay
Resort overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan near Whitefish Bay.
Beachfront resort overlooking Sand Bay.
Westwood Shores
Waterfront resort along Bay Shore Drive north of Sturgeon Bay.
The main business district of Sturgeon Bay, several shops of many types can be found here.
The western side of Sturgeon Bay's main district also offers several shops and restaurants.
By car
The most popular way of getting around from town to town, Sturgeon Bay is served by two state highways (WIS 42 and WIS 57) and numerous county highways that connect the area to other nearby…
On foot
Many streets, especially those in the downtown, will have sidewalks on both sides of the streets.
Crossings of the Sturgeon Bay
The city is home to three drawbridges, all of which are maintained by the state of Wisconsin.
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Green Bay · Regional · GRB
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