Door County Half Marathon
The Door County Half Marathon takes runners through 13.1 miles of Peninsula State Park, providing a variety of incredible views (as well as a 5k option).
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No community embodies and values its heritage like Ephraim. Embedded in the harbor with a panoramic view of Peninsula State Park’s Eagle Bluff and Horseshoe Island, Ephraim has preserved its Norwegian and Moravian roots by making them a part of its modern life.
A historic logging pier finds new life as an art gallery, an impossible fire station becomes a museum, and log cabins are reborn as coffee shops and storefronts. The past is alive in Ephraim, where it all sits on the beautiful shoreline where you can soak up the views of sailboats, kite boarders, or hop on a paddleboard yourself.
And each June you can celebrate with them at Fyr Bal festival, which recreates the celebrations of Midsummer’s Eve by early Norwegian settlers. Learn more at Ephraim-DoorCounty.com.
Dine with a historic view, enjoy a century-old ice cream parlor, catch an authentic Door County fish boil, or slurp soup in cozy confines. In Ephraim, you’ll find history and stories behind every meal.
View RestaurantsSnug between Fish Creek and Sister Bay, Ephraim’s historic lodging facilities make it a perfect location for your Northern Door excursion. Romantic inns, suites, and hotels line the shore, offering amazing water views and sunset strolls.
View LodgingHistory, a bustling waterfront, and a rich arts scene mean there’s never a shortage of things to do in Ephraim. Rent all types of watercraft, hike in Peninsula State Park, or visit inspiring galleries in in gardens of flowers and sculpture.
View ActivitiesIf you're a history buff who likes to plan your trips around learning about historic people, places, and events that make Door County what it is...
Ephraim was Wisconsin’s last “dry” community until 2016, when the village voted to allow restaurants to sell beer and wine.
1. Get on the water. It’s easy here, with pontoon boats, paddleboards, kayaks, sailboat cruises, and jet-skis all available right in the center of town. The protected harbor offers calm waters for the novice paddler, while the shores of Peninsula State Park beckon the more adventurous.
2. Make your mark at Anderson Dock. For generations visitors have been writing their names on the boards of the Hardy Gallery on Anderson Dock. Add yours to the list.
3. Get an iconic photo. Ephraim is a photographer’s paradise, whether it’s the picture of Americana that is Wilson’s Ice Cream parlor, the sun setting behind Eagle Bluff, or the historic beauty of Anderson Dock. Get artsy, or just get the perfect selfie.
4. Get your history on. The Ephraim Historical Foundation has done an amazing job preserving the heritage of this quaint American village. Take a guided walking tour or visit the museum district.
5. Run or ride into Peninsula State Park. The back roads and shoreline of Ephraim are perfect for a short run or ride, but they're made even more amazing with an extension into Peninsula State Park at the village’s southern edge.
The Door County Half Marathon takes runners through 13.1 miles of Peninsula State Park, providing a variety of incredible views (as well as a 5k option).
Ephraim returns to its Norwegian roots with food, artists, music, and family-friendly activities. A fantastic fireworks show closes out the night.
A parade of vintage cars (and vintage-car lovers) takes to a beautiful, winding path that celebrates auto culture. The multi-day event also includes art shows, a dinner dance, and boat rides.
Enjoy live music and beautiful sunsets all summer long at Ephraim's Harborside Park Gazebo.
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