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Things To Do in Door County
Door County has a wonderful variety of activities during all seasons.
Click below to see some of the great things waiting for you.
Art Museums & Organizations
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Björklunden Chapel. |
Bjorklunden's Boynton Chapel — (Ephraim) Crafted in ancient Norwegian style, the Björklunden Chapel is ornately decorated with handcarved woodwork & 41 handpainted murals. Admission $4.00/person.
Dovetail Gallery & Egg Museum — (Egg Harbor) Both art gallery and egg museum, the Dovetail holds a treasure of eggs within their museum including a Decorative Egg Collection containing over 500 decorated eggs from around the world, a dinosaur egg featured in the film Jurassic Park, a wild bird egg collection, and a Fabergé Egg. Admission is free.
Door County Art League — Organized in 1986 for the purpose of developing active community interest in the field of creative arts. Membership is open to artists and all other persons interested in and supportive of the visual arts in Door County. Offering a variety of programs to members and guests wishing to enrich their lives through the knowledge, use and enjoyment of art.
Miller Art Museum — (Sturgeon Bay) Year-round public art museum featuring permanent collection of 20th century Wisconsin art, 7 changing exhibits, a gallery of Gerhard C.F. Miller paintings, educational programming, performing arts and art workshops. Special guided tours available. You can also become a supporting member of the art museum and receive benefits. Admission is free. The art museum is accessible to all. They also offer classes starting from $25, please check their schedule for more details. Celebrating 30 years of service! Open Mon 10-8, Tues-Sat 10-5.
Egg Harbor Art Galleries
Cheif Oshkosh Native American Arts — Native American arts, jewelry, and collectibles.
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Woodwalk Gallery. |
Dovetail Gallery — Housed in an original dovetail log home, resident artists create carved eggs and copper art sprinklers. Featuring: thread, silk, copper, encaustic paintings, natural and polymer clay, glass, jewelry, egg art, and garden art.
Plum Bottom Pottery — Working studio/gallery featuring pottery, jewelry, and sculpture in a variety of mediums.
Potter's Wheel Gallery — Features stoneware by Ab Cohn and over 40 other Door County artists. Wheel demonstrations every Wednesday from 2 - 4 PM.
Woodwalk Gallery — Contemporary art in a historic barn setting featuring 47 regional artists and large-scale, ethereal landscapes by artist/owner Margaret Lockwood, with studio on site.
Art Schools
Hands On Art Gallery — (Fish Creek) Hands On Art Studio is a “do-it-yourself” Door County destination, offering patrons a freewheeling walk-in art experience. For a low studio fee, guests can choose from a huge variety of art projects including fused glass, metal sculpture, mosaics, and a wide selection of wood, metal and ceramic pieces to paint – all fired, grouted or finished for pick-up the following day. In addition, Hands On offers weekly Adult Nights, summer season Rock & Roll Art Nights and Art Camp sessions for kids in the casual, inspiring setting of the “Art Farm.” Adult Night: Friday nights from 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (for Adults 21 and older).
Peninsula Art School — (Fish Creek) A center for education in the visual arts offering workshops, lectures, exhibitions and events for visitors and students of all ages and skill levels. Classes and workshops starting from $5.
The Peforming and Visual Arts
See the Entertainment Section
Door County offers a variety of activities that kids of all ages can enjoy. From visiting the beach, kayaking, museum tours and more. This is just a short list of additional resources and ideas in addition to the other links shared on our site that you might find enjoyable with your family.
Amusement Parks
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Laugh and enjoy some quality time with the family playing mini golf.
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Egg Harbor Fun Park — (Egg Harbor) The perfect family playground! With a large 3000 sq. ft. indoor arcade and game area, even a rainy day can't stop the fun. Complete with all of your favorite games like Skee Ball, pinball and many more. There is something for everyone and every age!
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf — (Sister Bay) "The Original Adventure Golf," offers an unequaled miniature golf experience! The adventures and legends of infamous pirates come to life in our award-winning theme park settings. Putt your way through caves, over footbridges, and under cascading waterfalls, all amidst a fun-filled atmosphere of natural wonders, extraordinary landscaping, and enchanting pirate lore.
Red Putter Mini-Golf — (Ephraim) Affordable fun for the whole family! The Red Putter is an entertaining and challenging miniature golf course.
The Arts
Hands On Art Gallery — (Fish Creek) Hands On Art Studio is a “do-it-yourself” Door County destination, offering patrons a freewheeling walk-in art experience. For a low studio fee, guests can choose from a huge variety of art projects including fused glass, metal sculpture, mosaics, and a wide selection of wood, metal and ceramic pieces to paint – all fired, grouted or finished for pick-up the following day. In addition, Hands On offers weekly Adult Nights, summer season Rock & Roll Art Nights and Art Camp sessions for kids in the casual, inspiring setting of the “Art Farm.” Adult Night: Friday nights from 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (for Adults 21 and older).
Peninsula Art School — (Fish Creek) A center for education in the visual arts offering workshops, lectures, exhibitions and events for visitors and students of all ages and skill levels. Classes and workshops starting from $5.
Horseback Riding & Farm Life
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The Farm — Feed the baby goats and then watch the mamas get milked, just a few of the great things to do at The Farm. |
The Farm — (Sturgeon Bay) Visit farm animals in natural surroundings. Bottle feed goat kids, lambs, and piglets. Milk a goat, see chicks hatch. Pioneer log buildings, farm tools and implements, gardens and field crops. Enjoy nature trails and exhibits. The Farm is a living museum of rural America. Open from Memorial Day weekend through mid-October.
Kurtz Corral — (Jacksonport) We have horses for all ages and abilities. In order to better match horse and rider, a brief lesson is included with each ride. Offering Arena Rides, Wooded Walk Trails and Walk-Trot Trails. We also have an end-of-day ride for our advanced clientele. Open all year. In winter, join us for an after ride cup of cider around the fireplace!
Plum Loco — (Egg Harbor) Nestled in the peaceful heartland of northern Door's farming community, share family time with our farm animal family. Feed the animals, picnic in their cedar-log gazebos, or enjoy or many activities like their free play-farm village, lawn games, board games, toys, drinks, snacks and souvenirs.
Schopf’s Dairy View Country Store — (Carlsville) A Family Fun Stop that’s educational and entertaining! Learn about the Wisconsin dairy industry and experience it first hand by watching the ongoing milk operations, milk cookie the cow and then taste the end result - 30 flavors of homemade ice cream. Tour our grounds & enjoy our homemade fudge, homemade soup & pizza, and Panini bread grilled cheese and ham or turkey, plus hot dogs and dessert treats like cookies & cheesecake. Open Daily June-October 10:00a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tours
Door County Trolley — (Fish Creek) Board an old time trolley and take special tours of Door County including Lighthouse Tours, Scenic Tours, Ghost Tours, Dinner Theatre Outing, Survivor Trolley, Wedding Rentals, Winter Wonderland Tours, Special Trolley Events, Private Charter Tours.
Grizzly Scenic Air Tours — (Ephraim) Fly over beautiful Door County starting at the Ephraim-Gibralter airport in northern Door, they offer 15 to 45 minute tours of the county. Their 70-deluxe tour flies over the lighthouses and shipwrecks in the area. If you wish to see a specific area, they are willing to accommodate you. The plane seats 3 and kids are welcome.
Shoreline Charters — (Ephraim) Offers daily scenic cruises which run several times a day or charter the whole boat privately for yourself. See scenery including limestone cliffs, caves, islands, lighthoues, shipwrecks, multimillion dollar homes, coastlines, and quaint villages.
From fish boils to cheese curds, Door County has a rich culinary tradition. Here are a few resources to whet your appetite.
Egg Harbor Restaurants
Bistro at Liberty Square — Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a full bar and reasonable prices.
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Shipwrecked — Sampling a few types of beer from the only micro brew pub in Door County. |
Shipwrecked — Located in the heart of Egg Harbor, Shipwrecked is Door County’s only micro brew. Dine outside on the patio or view the brew house while you enjoy a handcrafted beer or select from the recently remodeled full bar. A great people watching spot.
Casey's BBQ & Smokehouse — All meats are BBQ'ed and smoked slowly in a Door County cherry wood smokehouse, along with our signature secret dry rub. Pit cooking with cherry wood will result in a sweet light pink or rosy cast in the meat. A true sign of real BBQ!
Cupola Café — Bakery, deli, and ice cream, all three all day. Scenic indoor, porch and huge lawn seating. Coffee, egg sandwich and a scone, no problem. Home of the sandwiches so big you can share them, but you won’t want to. Cedar Crest ice cream, malts, shakes, cookies, pies, iced coffee and more. Designed for the entire family to enjoy and a great place to stop after a concert or show.
Log Den — Log cabin atmosphere with hand scribed logs and massive carvings throughout. Featuring country fare and exotic food items. Full bar and kids menu.
Mojo Rosa's — Home cooked, authentic Mexican and American meals in the heart of Egg Harbor.
Villagio's — Italian cuisine serving 5pm-10pm daily may through mid-October.
Galileo's Italian Restaurant — Tuscan-style Italian food located next to the Landing offers casual fine dining open mid-May through New Year's Eve. Great mahogany bar with "social hour" starting at 3pm.
Hof Restaurant — Waterfront views of Door County sunsets with fresh Door County whitefish, prime rib and German specialties.
Bistro 42 — (Carlsville) Open year-round. Located inside Peninsula Winery in Carlsville and offering 2 popular Wine Maker Dinner in 2013.
Carrington Pub & Grill — Relaxed dining with exciting twists on tradtional bar and grill offerings.
John Henry's at Stonehedge — A local tavern specializing in comfort food and comfortable prices.
Parador — Popular Tapas eatery that stays open late.
P. C. Junction — (Baileys Harbor) Fun, friendly, family train theme restaurant. Voted #1 kids spot 2008. Friday night fish fry. Carry out.
Trio — A wide range of dishes from Italian to French at a reasonable price.
Village Café — Home cooked, made from scratch meals. Special occasion fish boil. Open daily in winter. Wine and beer available.
Dining Directories
Door County Dining Guide — Exclusive reviews of Door County restaurants and cafés.
Door County Dining Guide — Put out by the Door Guide Publishing, a listing of Door County restarant's menus.
Do It Yourself — Grocery Stores in Egg Harbor
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NeeCee Lou's Deli at Liberty Square — Select delicious food to take back to your room or enjoy on a picnic. |
Greens 'N' Grains — Door County’s first and only natural food store. Local organic produce, meat and poultry, a full line of groceries, gluten free products, organic wines and beer, supplements and personal care products. Open year round.
NeeCee Lou's Deli at Liberty Square — Voted one Door County's Best in 2009, Liberty Square is just footsteps away from your room at The Landing Resort.
Main Street Market — Locally owned for 22 years - full-service supermarket – open every day. Large deli with salads, cheeses, sandwiches and more. Fresh bakery and produce, full service meat department with fresh fish and roasted chickens. Legendary wine, beer and liquor selection and many specialty foods. ATM, DVD rentals and propane exchange
Cooking Schools
The Inn at Kristofers — (Sister Bay) Located directly across from the Sister Bay marina and the waters of Green Bay, the Inn at Kristofer’s features Midwestern dishes inspired by French culinary traditions. Chef and co-owner Terri Milligan also teaches cooking classes in the restaurant’s specially designed second floor cooking school. Classes are held year-round.
Savory Spoon Cooking School — (Ellison Bay) Hands-on cooking classes-learn by experience. Classes in our state of the art kitchen teach techniques, offer tips, introduce new ingredients, and give you the confidence to replicate the dishes at home. Come have fun in our kitchen! Located just north of Sister Bay. Open June-Nov.
Wonderful live musical performances, exciting theatrical showcases, and more. Door County offers a large selection of cultural activities throughout the year.
Peforming and Visual Arts
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American Folklore Theatre preforming "Sunset and S'mores" in 2009 in Peninsula State Park. |
American Folklore Theatre — (Fish Creek) Offering professional original musical theatre under the stars at Wisconsin's Peninsula State Park each summer. One of America's best regional theatres. Humble, yet polished, our charming shows are perfect for families and enjoyed by all.
Birch Creek Music Performance Center — (Egg Harbor) Enjoy performances in Birch Creek’s 500-seat concert barn, in concerts highlighting Symphony, Percussion & Steel Band, and Big Band Jazz. From late June through mid-August, more than 30 concerts begin at 8 pm with prelude performances at 7:30 pm in the campus gazebo. Accessible to persons with disabilities. Campus open during the day for tours. Picnic grove available. Inquire about off-season rentals.
Door Community Auditorium — (Fish Creek) Presents their 2013 season schedule of music on April 26th, dance and song featuring a wonderful array of talented performers and musicians.
Door Shakespeare — (Baileys Harbor) Come enjoy an intimate, accessible and thoroughly enjoyable outdoor experience with Shakespeare and other classic plays presented in a beautiful natural setting.
Peninsula Players — (Fish Creek) America's oldest professional resident summer theatre since 1935.
Entertainment Events
Concerts in the Park — (Egg Harbor) Harborview Park features free live music every Thursday evening starting at 5pm from June 20 - August 29, 2013.
PEG Egan Performing Arts Center Sunset Concert Series — (Egg Harbor) Harborview Park features free live music every Sunday evening starting at 7pm from June 16 - August 18, 2013.
Midsummer's Music Festival — (Sister Bay) Door County's premiere chamber music ensemble, featuring world-clas musicians. Starting June 7, 2013. Check website for specific dates and location details.
Peninsula Music Festival — (Fish Creek) Nine symphony concerts performed in the wonderful acoustics of the intimate Door County Auditorium. Starts 8 pm. August 6 - 24, 2013. Check website for specific dates.
Egg Harbor AleFest — September 21, 2013, enjoy unlimited sampling of more than 100 different craft beers, home brewing demonstrations, music and more.
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Come visit during Pumpkin Patch weekend and see all of the great pumpkin displays through out town as well as enjoy the festival and activities. |
Pumpkin Patch Festival — (Egg Harbor) This is one of Door County's largest festivals and one you certainly don't want to miss! Arts and crafts, rides for the kids, free concerts and much, much more! It's pure family fun all weekend October 12-13, 2013! Lodging for this event fills up quickly, so book your rooms early!
Holly Days — (Egg Harbor) Holly Days is an ol’ time Christmas celebration take part in the Children's Elf Hunt (kids 12 & under), Santa Breakfast, Mistle Dough, Holiday Shopping, Wagon Rides, Caroling and Christmas tree lighting at the Harborview Park in Egg Harbor. Saturday November 29th brings Holiday Shopping, Children's Christmas Stores at the Bertschinger Center and Wagon Rides. Enjoy the shades of a simpler time!
Music Event Directories
Door County Live — Free calendar of music performances in and around the Door Peninsula.
Peninsula Pulse — Northern Door newspaper's calendar of events.
Island Clipper — Ride aboard the Island Clipper to Washington Island. Once your on the island take a guided tour on the Viking Train. If you'd prefer to explore on your own there are rental bikes and mopeds.
Washington Island Ferry — A magical ride to Washington Island.
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Take the kids out on a charter fishing expedition and help them catch "the big one." |
On open water or through the ice, in streams or in the Great Lakes, Door County has some of the best fishing to be found in the Midwest. Walleye, bass, brown trout, northern pike, lake trout, salmon, and pan fish can be found in abundance and record sizes in our lakes and streams.
Charter Fishing
Reel Action Charter Fishing — Charter fishing for salmon, trout, bass and walleye on Lake Michigan in Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay.
Refuge Charters — Charter fishing, lighthouse & boat tours, and dive chaters. Lots of photos on their website.
Fishing Events
Brown Trout Tournament — April 19-21, 2013. A $25 entry fee entitles participants an opportunity to win generous cash prizes for the top 60 heaviest fish with a grand prize valued at over $1500 to be awarded to the angler with the biggest fish.
Kewaunee / Door County Salmon Tournament — July 20 - 28, 2013. First prize is $10,000 cash.
Additional Fishing Information
Boat Launch Information — Provided by the Door County Parks System website.
Door County Visitors Bureau — Additional listings of charter fishing services, fishing licence info, bait and tackle shops.
Door County Visitors Bureau Fishing Calendar — See what's biting when.
Door County Lake Fishing — The lakes in Door County, nearest town, lake size, fishing species, lake access, and more.
Egg Harbor Golf Courses
Alpine Golf Course and Resort — Public golf course with breathtaking views of the bay, majestic bluffs, and glacier-carved natural hazards surround Door County's must-play 36 hole golf course. The ninth hole on our Blue Nine has been rated "The Most Scenic Hole in the State of Wisconsin." Amenities include a practice range, power carts, rental clubs, putting green and bar & grill. They offer golf packages too.
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Enjoy the many joys of Door County like playing golf with a view. |
Horseshoe Bay Golf Club — Private course with four levels of membership. A 18-hole course measuring 7101 yards from the championship tees, and three additional sets of tees allow golfers of varying skill levels to play the course and still find it a challenge.
The Orchards at Egg Harbor Golf Course — Rated by JSOnline as "the best public course on the peninsula, one notch below the private Horseshoe Bay Golf Club. It's the only public course in Door County with bentgrass fairways, tees and greens."
Stonehedge Golf Course & Driving Range — Public course. 9 holes, built in 1993 by Tom Cole.
Golf Directories
DCVB Golf Course Listings — Eleven scenic golf courses that will challenge your game and stimulate your senses.
Weather Channel's Listing — Golf courses near Egg Harbor, WI (54209).
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Dovetail Gallery — See a real Fabregé Egg in their Egg Musuem. |
On open water or through the ice, in streams or in the Great Lakes, Door County has some of the best fishing to be found in the Midwest. Walleye, bass, brown trout, northern pike, lake trout, salmon, and pan fish can be found in abundance and record sizes in our lakes and streams.
Egg Harbor Museums
Dovetail Gallery & Egg Museum — (Egg Harbor) Both art gallery and egg museum, the Dovetail holds a treasure of eggs within their museum including a Decorative Egg Collection containing over 500 decorated eggs from around the world, a dinosaur egg featured in the film Jurassic Park, a wild bird egg collection, and a Fabergé Egg. Admission is free.
Museum Directories
Door County Lighthouses — A listing of the 10 Door County lighthouses along with tour and museum information, provided by the Door County Visitors Bureau.
Museums of Door County — A listing museums, historical sites, and libraries in Door County, provided by the Door County Visitors Bureau.
Egg Harbor Beaches & Parks
Dock Park — Located on Beach Road and has a nice sandy beach, a pavilion, a playground area, and a wonderful swimming area.
Eames Cherry View Park — Located on Church Street. There is a band shelter at this park that is available for rent.
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Egg Harbor Beach Park — Enjoy the sandy beach, views of the marina, and a well kept playground. |
Egg Harbor Beach Park — Off of County G just north of the Alpine Resort located on Beach Road and has a nice sandy beach, a pavilion, a playground area, and a wonderful swimming area.
Harborview Park — Located on the corner of Hwy 42 and County Road G. It has nice walking paths and a few gazebos to sit and watch the sunset, and hosts free weekly concert series during the summer months.
Murphy Park — Located on County G south of Egg Harbor near Horseshoe Bay Farms.
Nature Park — Located on County Road G. This is a natural park area that the Village is working on placing a walking and biking path through.
South Park — Located on the South end of the Village on Hwy 42. This area doesn't have much yet, but the Village is working on this area.
Village View Park — Located on the South end of Church Street. This is the location of the Village of Egg Harbor sledding hill.
Park Information & Directories
Door County Beaches — Includes beach map and current beach advisories. Provided by the Door County Visitors Bureau.
Door County Parks System — The official website.
Door County Visitors Bureau — Listing of Door County's state and local parks.
Village of Egg Harbor — Details about Egg Harbor's beach project, and other information.
Adventure & Sports Activities
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Kayaking is a silent sport that brings smiles.
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Bike Rentals — Ask for information about our bike rental service.
Door County Kayak Tours — (Egg Harbor) When you go kayaking with a Guided Door County Kayak Tour, you will be able to relax and take in some of the most beautiful scenery in the midwest, from a perspective that only a fortunate few will ever experience. See birds, caves, limestone rock formations and more.
Gravity Trails — (Rowley's Bay) A multi-sport adventure tour company that is great fun for the whole family. Enjoy kayaking, zip lines, biking, hiking and more.
Team Leadership Center — (Sturgeon Bay) A place for learning, challenge, success and fun. Try a high ropes, rock climbing, kayaking or canoeing adventure — available to ages 8-80. Programs by TLC’s certified facilitators are available year-round.
Sky Dive Door County — (Sturgeon Bay) Enjoy tandem skydiving over Lake Michigan.
Additional Sports Information
Door County Silent Sports Alliance — Learn more about silent sports in Door County like biking, kayaking, kiteboarding, canoeing, hiking, windsurfing, sailing, skiing and more. Videos, photos, and events calendar.
Door County Visitors Bureau — Outdoor recreation, sports and activities in Door County provided by the Door County Visitors Bureau.
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