Door County offers a wealth of entertainment in the Green Bay area, from maritime museums to island retreats, urban adventure to wilderness hikes, and more. Whether you're a couple on a romantic holiday looking to escape from the world for a while or you're a family taking that annual holiday, you'll find everything from cafés and clubs to shopping and fine dining to keep you entertained and thrilled. Check out 9 of the best things to do in Door County and see all that Green Bay has to offer.
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Washington Island
See shipwrecks and serene, pebble-lined island beaches
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Washington Island is about 30 minutes north of the Door Peninsula, and the 2 are connected by a strait famed for the shipwrecks that earned it the name Death's Door. Those shipwrecks make the area popular with divers. The island itself, which is accessible by ferry, has a tonne of features, like the pebble-lined Schoolhouse Beach, the panoramic views from Mountain Park Tower, the architecture at Island Stavkirke, and the Native American and maritime artefacts found at the Jacobsen Museum.
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Door County Maritime Museum
Learn about the maritime history of Door County
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The Door County Maritime Museum is located in Sturgeon Bay and is dedicated to preserving, educating about, and displaying the maritime tradition and history of the region. The museum focuses on local fishermen, lighthouse workers, and ship captains, but it also covers much of the overall history. You can explore many various galleries, including 1 containing dozens of model ships and 1 that explains how lighthouses function and their importance in the region. You can also visit an interactive exhibit that lets you operate an early 20th-century steamship and even take the opportunity to explore the John Purves tugboat.
Location: 120 N Madison Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, USA
Open: Daily from 10 am to 5 pm
Phone: +1 920-743-5958
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Green Bay
Hit the big city for amusement parks, beaches, zoos, and more
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- Families
The big city of Green Bay offers up an entire world of diverse entertainment in nearby Brown County, from nature attractions to museums and gaming fun. In this city, you can head for the Bay Beach Amusement Park to ride amusement rides. You can travel to the National Railway Museum and learn all about railway history or take a walk in the Green Bay Botanical Garden to get away from city life. The kids will enjoy a visit to the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary or NEW Zoo & Adventure Park, and the adults can head to the Oneida Casino for some grown-up gaming amusements.
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Ahnapee Trail
Spend a few days on a hike through the wilderness and small towns
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The Ahnapee Trail is a state-maintained trail that encompasses 48 miles of hiking and biking, with the trailhead found in city centre Sturgeon Bay. The trail is just one of dozens spread throughout the 24 unique county and state parks in the immediate area. It takes you along the Ahnapee River, on the shores of the Kewaunee River, and through several small towns as you pass beneath a rich canopy of dark evergreen trees, prairie land, and farmland. At one point, the trail offers a choice as it branches 3 ways, allowing you to head to Luxemburg, to Algoma, or to Kewaunee.
Phone: +1 920-746-9959
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Sunset Bike Path
View local flora and fauna from the back of your bike
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Sunset Bike Path, located in Peninsula State Park, traces nearly 9 miles and boasts very light traffic, so it's a great way to enjoy a long, serene wilderness ride. It also offers great opportunities for local wildlife viewing. Whether you're a novice cyclist or an expert in bike trails, you'll still enjoy this path. In addition to biking, the trail is often used by hikers, trail runners, and other outdoor adventurers. It's also dog friendly, but just make sure you keep your 4-legged friends securely leashed.
Location: 9462 Shore Rd, Fish Creek, WI 54212, USA
Open: Daily from 6 am to 11 pm
Phone: +1 920-868-3250
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The Orchards Golf Course
Shoot 18 holes at a championship-level public course
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The Orchards at Egg Harbour is a public golf course comprising 18 holes of championship-level play. It covers 200 scenic acres of green space that twists and turns through hardwood orchards, rolling green meadowlands, and a lake that spans 5 acres. It has a 74.4 rating but each hole offers 4 different tee distances for players of any skill level to seek the right challenge. The course also features an updated clubhouse with a full-service restaurant, pro shop, locker rooms, and even a conference room and banquet area for private events.
Location: 8125 Heritage Lake Rd, Egg Harbour, WI 54209, USA
Open: Daily from 7 am to 6 pm
Phone: +1 888-463-4653
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Cave Point County Park
Explore a local world of natural wonder
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Cave Point County Park is amongst Door County's most famed regional parks and is popular with everyone from photographers and hikers to divers and families looking for a swimming hole. Amongst the most popular features are the carved rock faces that line the Lake Michigan shores. This park is as majestically rich in lush foliage, clear and cool waters, and natural wonder as any state or national park. You'll enjoy free admission, and it's just up the beach from a state park that can further enhance your visit with even more trails, wildlife, and outdoor adventure.
Location: 5360 Schauer Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, USA
Open: Daily from 6 am to 11 pm
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Kurtz Corral
Get a new perspective on the countryside from horseback
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Kurtz Corral started as a small facility for pony rides over 60 years ago and is now a fully functioning horse ranch with trail rides over 500 acres of land. You can choose from a range of horseback experiences, including arena rides, woodland rides at a walk or trot, advanced skill rides, a wine country tour on horseback, or an understudy programme for those who are true novices and even those who have never been on a horse before. Reservations are required because a limited number of horses are available.
Location: 5712 Howard Ln, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, USA
Open: Hours vary by season
Phone: +1 800-713-6065
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Door County Trolley
See the whole county from a themed tour on the tracks
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- Families
- History
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The Door County Trolley is a great way to explore just about everything the county has to offer and get catered to along the way. Each trolley has a unique theme and offers a range of different kinds of tours. One trolley might take you on a Door County ghost tour, while another might trek you around the various historic lighthouses of the regions. You can take a wine and spirits brewpub tour or even just take a broad and narrated scenic tour of the entire region. Tours are available for groups, charters, and private bookings.
Location: 8030 WI-42, Egg Harbour, WI 54209, USA
Open: Hours vary by individual tour and theme
Phone: +1 920-868-1100
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