Food scene
Nightingale Supper Club
1541 Egg Harbor RdBest prime rib on the planet (in my opinion).
Renovated from an old Sturgeon Bay Fire Station, they offer many options with nice atmosphere.
12 locals recommend
Door County Confectionary
140 N 3rd AveRenovated from an old Sturgeon Bay Fire Station, they offer many options with nice atmosphere.
If you’re looking for fresh ingredients and great flavor combinations look no further.
27 locals recommend
Bluefront Cafe
86 W Maple StIf you’re looking for fresh ingredients and great flavor combinations look no further.
Old Mexico Cantina and Grill
901 Egg Harbor RdGreat portions at a great price
Sightseeing
Door County Maritime Museum
120 N Madison AveGet some insight into Door County maritime history.
Bike, Bird watch, Hike, Cross Country Ski, Snowshoe, Drive Through or simply go and have a picnic. Beautiful vistas overlooking the bay of Green Bay and the Sturgeon Bay canal.
54 locals recommend
Potawatomi State Park
3740 Park DriveBike, Bird watch, Hike, Cross Country Ski, Snowshoe, Drive Through or simply go and have a picnic. Beautiful vistas overlooking the bay of Green Bay and the Sturgeon Bay canal.
On the shores of Lake Michigan. Stunning scenery and you have to experience the sights and sounds of the waves crashing into a lake level cave.
87 locals recommend
Cave Point County Park
5360 Schauer RdOn the shores of Lake Michigan. Stunning scenery and you have to experience the sights and sounds of the waves crashing into a lake level cave.
Explore the vast acreage of natural beauty. In winter you can also X-country ski or snowshoe the many trails.
16 locals recommend
Crossroads At Big Creek
2041 Michigan StExplore the vast acreage of natural beauty. In winter you can also X-country ski or snowshoe the many trails.
Heritage Village at Big Creek
2041 Michigan StLearn what it was like to settle long ago.
A functioning Coast Guard base. Complete with lighthouse. Great place to take pictures
US Coast Guard
2501 Canal RdA functioning Coast Guard base. Complete with lighthouse. Great place to take pictures
Family favorite of locals and visitors alike. Horses, cows, goats, cats…. Everything you would expect on a farm. See it at THE Farm.
31 locals recommend
The Farm
4285 WI-57Family favorite of locals and visitors alike. Horses, cows, goats, cats…. Everything you would expect on a farm. See it at THE Farm.
Great park for the kids and adults alike. Lots of wide-open spaces. Playground for the kids. Relax, sit on a bench and watch the sun go down.
15 locals recommend
Sunset Park
747 N 3rd AveGreat park for the kids and adults alike. Lots of wide-open spaces. Playground for the kids. Relax, sit on a bench and watch the sun go down.
Peninsula State Park
9462 Shore RdAmazing vistas and trails galore!
Always a great time and you get two movies for a great price.
35 locals recommend
Skyway Drive-In Theatre
3475 WI-42Always a great time and you get two movies for a great price.
A great place to spend time together creating your own masterpieces.
30 locals recommend
Hands On Art Studio
3655 Peninsula Players RdA great place to spend time together creating your own masterpieces.
The very tip of Door County and you gateway to Washington Island via the ferry.
Northport Pier station
215 WI-42The very tip of Door County and you gateway to Washington Island via the ferry.
Washington Island Ferry Line
215 WI-42Hop aboard the ferry to Washington Island.
A more rustic state park than some of the others. Beautiful and tranquil.
44 locals recommend
Newport State Park
475 County Rd NPA more rustic state park than some of the others. Beautiful and tranquil.
City/town information
The closest town with lots of dining, specialty shopping and grocery stores available.
23 locals recommend
Sturgeon Bay
The closest town with lots of dining, specialty shopping and grocery stores available.
Fish Creek
Shopping, swimming, hiking, artists, and eating. What's not to love?
Sister Bay
Even more of everything Door County is famous for.
On the lake Michigan side of the county. On a hot summer day with a wind out of the East, this side of the county can be 20 degrees cooler with the help of Lake Michigan.
14 locals recommend
Baileys Harbor
On the lake Michigan side of the county. On a hot summer day with a wind out of the East, this side of the county can be 20 degrees cooler with the help of Lake Michigan.
Ephraim
On the water and quaint.
Washington
Never been to an island? Now is your chance!
Egg Harbor
Spend an entire day exploring.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Miles of scenic roads
Door County has literally thousands of miles of road to explore every nook and cranny. It can take days to see it all. Or find the trolley service and leave the driving to them!
Book before you go
Watch the weather.
A day at the beach or hiking in the parks can be a real let down if the weather turns nasty. There are plenty of options for indoor activities if the weather turns inclement.