Sister Bay
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Sister Bay, Door County's largest community north of Sturgeon Bay, was settled in 1857 by Norwegian immigrants. Originally two communities, Big Sister Bay and Little Sister Bay, the Village of Sister Bay was formally created in 1912. From 1859 until 1912 both communities were governed by the Town of Liberty Grove.
In those early days, Sister Bay's economy was built on the lumber shipping business. Today, as in other Door County communities, Sister Bay's economy is tourism driven.
Known for its excellent shopping and fine dining, Sister Bay provides visitors by boat a safe harbor convenient to downtown.
Sister Bay's shoreline is nothing short of magnificent. There is a fine sand beach in the heart of downtown, as well as a wonderfully developed waterfront park system that plays host to weekly outdoor concerts in the summer.
Sister Bay takes front stage in October when it pulls out all the stops for its acclaimed Fall Festival. Parades, fireworks, and a huge arts and crafts fair are but a few of the reasons visitors from all over the country come to Sister Bay for this annual event.
For more information, contact the Sister Bay Information Center (May through October) at (920) 854-2812 or visit the Sister Bay Advancement Association web site at www.sisterbaytourism.com.