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Indulge not only your taste buds—this tour is a feast for all the senses. Foodies and novices alike will find plenty to enjoy.
Three days, two nights
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10:00AM
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Arrive at Country Ovens in Forestville. Stop in and shop the country store where you’ll find delicious dried fruits and preserves as well as the house specialty, the Cherry-Delite. www.countryovens.com
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11:00AM
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Head to downtown Sturgeon Bay and enjoy a wine tasting at the Red Oak Winery. Each tasting includes seven pours as well as bread, cheese and dark chocolate to accentuate the flavors. www.redoakvineyard.com
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12:00PM
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Make your way north on Hwy 42 for lunch at Bistro 42, located inside the Door Peninsula Winery, in Carlsville. People come here hungry, read for fire-baked pizzas from the stone hearth oven and exceptional all-natural fruit wines. After lunch, peruse the showroom, take a winery tour and enjoy a wine tasting—over 50 varieties to choose from. www.bistrofortytwo.com or www.dcwine.com
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1:30PM
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For dessert, stop at Schopf’s Hilltop Dairy in Carlsville. This family fun stop is educational and entertaining. Parents and kids can learn about the Wisconsin dairy industry and experience it first-hand by first watching the milking operations, and then milking Cookie the cow yourself! Enjoy over 30 flavors of homemade ice cream. www.dairyview.com
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3:00PM
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See how things were done over 100 years ago at the Anderson Store in Ephraim. The store was established in 1858 and operated by the Anderson Family for over 100 years. It now serves as both a museum and a store. www.ephraim.org
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4:00PM
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Check into hotel for some R&R. Visit www.doorcounty.com for hotel locations. Sales representatives listed below are available for assistance with hotel leads.
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6:15PM
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Experience a Fish Boil at The White Gull Inn, located on the west end of Fish Creek. A Fish Boil features whitefish caught by local fishermen and cooked outdoors over an open fire, just as it was one hundred years ago by Scandinavian settlers of the area. Seconds are always encouraged, but make sure you leave room for a piece of traditional Door County Cherry Pie. www.whitegullinn.com
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7:30PM
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See the most amazing sunset you’ll ever experience at Sunset Park in Fish Creek.
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Day Two:
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8:30AM
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Breakfast at Al Johnson’s in Sister Bay means two things: famous Swedish pancakes with lingonberries and of course, the live goats grazing on the restaurant’s roof. Make sure you take time to enjoy both! www.aljohnsons.com
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9:30AM
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Visit the Anderson House, also in Sister Bay, and jump into the past. Take the tour of the farmhouse built in 1875, the restored farm buildings, log cabins, sawmill as well as the turn-of-the-century furnishings, farm implements, tools and historic photos. www.sisterbayhistory.org
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11:30AM
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For lunch, visit Wilson’s Ice Cream Parlor, located in the heart of Ephraim since 1906. This classic Door County landmark takes even the youngest visitors back in time with its old-fashioned soda fountain and ice cream specialties, home-brewed draft root beer, flame broiled burgers and juke boxes that play all the classics. www.wilsonsicecream.com
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12:45PM
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Next stop: the Orchard Country Winery & Market in Fish Creek. Discover the orchards and vineyards, on-site tours, fruit picking, wine tasting and picnic area. Always a favorite stop. www.orchardcountry.com
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2:00PM
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Stop at Greens & Grains in Egg Harbor and experience Door County’s first and only full-service natural food store. It carries a full line of natural groceries including local, organic produce, poultry and meat, supplements, personal care items and educational materials. www.greens-n-grains.com
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2:30PM
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Enjoy an afternoon of R&R or shopping.
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6:00PM
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It’s time for school! Door County offers one-of-a-kind cooking schools in Ellison Bay and Sister Bay. Learn about locally grown ingredients while improving your culinary skills. www.doorcounty.com
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Day Three:
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8:00AM
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Discover delicious food, warm hospitality and friendly service at The Inn at Cedar Crossing in Sturgeon Bay. Traditional and specialty breakfasts, pastries and fresh ground coffee are the right way to start your day. www.innatcedarcrossing.com
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9:00AM
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On your way out of town, make one last stop at Renard’s Cheese in Algoma and stock up on your favorites before returning home. www.renards.com
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