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County in Wisconsin, United States
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Door County is a scenic part of the state of Wisconsin on the Door Peninsula in Lake Michigan. The easternmost part of Wisconsin, the scenic beauties of this peninsula along with maritime history makes this peninsula a very popular tourist destination in Wisconsin and the Great Lakes, especially in the Summer. Sturgeon Bay is the largest city in the county, and has its own article.
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Lighthouse with a scenic view of Lake Michigan. 97-step stair climb required to get to the top.
Many different types of art from over 150 artists in a barn and outdoor sculpture garden.
Nightly outdoor theater shows. Oldest resident summer theater in the US.
Small county park surrounded by the much bigger Whitefish Dunes State Park that features cave coves on the rocky shores of Lake Michigan near Jacksonport.
A scenic state park protecting portions of the Sturgeon Bay shoreline immediately to the northwest of Sturgeon Bay.
The state's third largest state park. Like Door County, it's on a small peninsula jutting into Green Bay. It offers much, including numerous campgrounds, an observation tower, beaches, steep bluffs, an amphitheater, and a golf course. The observation tower has knockout park views. Bounded by WIS 42 to the southeast, the main entrance is through Fish Creek.
The only wilderness-designated park in Wisconsin, the state park features shoreline of Europe Bay and the southern shores of Europe Lake.
Scenic state park at the northeast part of Door County featuring a historical Icelandic Boathouse and Pottawatomie Light, Wisconsin's oldest lighthouse. The island is only accessible by passenger-only ferry from Washington Island.
A Swedish restaurant and a connected gift shop. Tempting are the Swedish pancakes served with lingonberries, waffles piled high with strawberries and whipped cream, Swedish meatballs and Swedish fruit soup. As an added attraction, the restaurant is housed in a building with a Scandinavian-style sod roof. Goats are on the roof from mid morning to late afternoon every day, "cutting the grass" and provide great photo opportunities. Wait times can be long.
Another Door County favorite. Sample some fudge, or purchase from a variety of candies. Several locations, but the original is in Ephraim.
Door County's only microbrewery. It also has a restaurant.
A Door County tradition for over a century. A 1950s-style restaurant and soda fountain.
Take a tour of the winery. Tours and tastings are offered May through October. The winery store is open year-round, seven days a week.
Scenic Route G, Egg Harbor. Open since 1921, this resort is on the shoreline and has its own golf course. Both an inn and private cottages are available.
Offers great rooms with views on Lake Michigan. Amenities include heated indoor pool, cable, high speed wireless internet. Pet friendly.
High Point Inn offers 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom resort suites at discount prices.
Villas at Little Sweden offer all the comforts of home in a spectacular natural setting. One-bedroom or two-bedroom villas, decorated in subtle wood tones and with vibrant Scandinavian–designed furniture. In each you’ll find large living and dining rooms, fully appointed kitchens, fireplaces and whirlpools.
Nordic Lodge has 33 rooms and one deluxe suite, all non-smoking. Amenities include free wireless internet, complimentary breakfast, indoor pool/whirlpool.
By boat
S.S Badger is a car ferry that travels from nearby Manitowoc (75-minute drive from Sturgeon Bay) to Ludington, Michigan.
By bus
While there is no direct bus service to Door County, there is bus service to the nearby city of Green Bay.
By road
The two main highways into Door County are WIS 42 and WIS 57.
Car is probably the only real practical way of getting around, but biking is great in the state parks and on Washington Island.
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