Door County, Wisconsin's Peninsula, is home to five state parks, ten lighthouses, and more than 300 miles of shoreline. Fishing, golfing, all-season trails (bicycling, hiking, XC skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling), swimming, scuba diving to see Great Lakes shipwrecks, and kayaking and sailing are just a few of the outdoor activities that you will find in Door County. A perfect location for family reunions and weddings, Door County is the ideal setting for a romantic getaway or a family camping trip. Many visitors report they first visited Door County as children, came back to be married and to honeymoon, and now come to share the joys of the peninsula with their children and grandchildren. Who knows, you might even catch a glimpse of a ghost that haunts Door County!
Door County's culture is richly steeped in the arts and history. Sturgeon Bay boasts a history rich in shipbuilding. Explore the galleries, museums, theatrical and musical productions. Door County is home to one of America's last drive-in theatres. Festivals throughout the year reflect the seasonally changing face of Door County.
Pamper yourself with a day at a spa. Tour and taste the exceptional wines of Door County. Enjoy a sunset cruise. Throughout the peninsula, you'll find restaurants to please any pallet, featuring traditional fare, pubs, bistros, and espresso bars. Pack a lunch and enjoy an olde-time picnic at one of Door County's many state and county parks that overlook the water.
Lodging options are as varied as the scenery. Stay at a charming bed and breakfast or a full-service resort. Family friendly lodging as well as intimate romantic getaways abound. Camping opportunities, cabins, and cottages from the quaint and rustic to the fully outfitted are found in Door County.
Door County, Wisconsin's Peninsula, is topped with two exceptional islands. Take your car aboard the Washington Island Ferry—leaving Gills Rock and Northport—across Porte des Mortes Strait (Death's Door Strait) to find an island home to about 700 year-round residents. Restaurants, shops, a tour tram, exceptional scenery, camping and lodging, and many services are found on Washington Island. A short 15-minute ride (no cars allowed) takes you to the crown jewel—Rock Island State Park. Backpack, camp, hike to Pottawatomie Lighthouse, or have a picnic.
Whether you're looking for a vacation home, rental property or to relocate to Wisconsin's Peninsula, Door County's variety of real estate offerings will impress even the most discriminating buyer.
Recreational shopper? Gifts, clothing, local produce, home décor, antiques, and souvenirs of your vacation will provide delightful memories of your trip to Door County.
Rent a bicycle, motorcycle, RV, or boat; take the trolley, "do the loop" by car, or see Door County from above with a scenic airplane ride. The villages of Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, Ephraim, Sister Bay, and Ellison Bay provide breathtaking views of the waters of Green Bay. Just outside of Sturgeon Bay on the way to Egg Harbor is the village of Carlsville, a center for many locally produced products. Jacksonport and Bailey's Harbor are located on the shores of the "big lake"—Lake Michigan. If you're looking for family fun, try your luck at miniature golf or go-karting. Visit a cheese factory and take home some real Wisconsin cheese. Tour a winery. Witness candles being made. Savor a cup of coffee made from coffee beans roasted to perfection here in Door County. Door County products are great souvenirs and gifts for the people back home.
