Winter Festival
The family-friendly festival features games and activities, live music, a chili cook-off, food and drinks, raffles, and fireworks.
Fish Creek: The Hub of
Northern Door County
Shopping and Recreation
Style, Nightlife, and Silent Sports Adventure in Fish Creek
Fish Creek, WI is a hub for shopping and recreation in Northern Door County. With amazing galleries, clothiers, and gift shops, Fish Creek is the county’s most walkable shopping center and is also a short walk away from the entrance of beautiful Peninsula State Park.
A hotspot for boaters who can walk from the marina to shopping and dining, Fish Creek offers nearly everything travelers could want in a destination: silent sports adventure, beach relaxation, world-class entertainment, fine dining and casual eats, and incredible waterfront lodging. Enjoy this distinctive tapestry of nature, culture, and culinary exploration.
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Fish Creek Restaurants
From casual outdoor eateries and pub grub to fine dining and farm-to-table menus, Fish Creek’s vibrant restaurant scene will have you choosing your next meal before you finish your first. Enjoy fish boils, cozy coffee shops, and local flavor in Fish Creek.
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Fish Creek Lodging
Fish Creek offers lodging right in the middle of it all, whether you aim for a cottage on the water, easy access to trails, or a place to park your RV. Find classic Victorian-style bed and breakfasts or luxurious waterfront villas in Fish Creek.
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Things to Do in Fish Creek
In Fish Creek you’ll find a community melded to the water and natural splendor in rare fashion. Explore a flourishing arts scene, or find adventure by pedal, paddle, or foot in Peninsula State Park. Explore history, catch a Grammy-winning artist, or simply soak in the scenery.
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The Tradition of the Fish Boil
It’s part culinary tradition, part performance, and part spectacle. The Door County fish boil has been fascinating visitors for more than 50 years, but its roots as we know it today…
6 Must-Dos in Fish Creek
Did you know?
The Door Community Auditorium stage has been graced by the likes of Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Jeff Tweedy, Willie Nelson, Joan Baez, and many more iconic musicians.
1. Go for a shopping stroll. In Fish Creek, Door County’s most walkable community, you’ll find dozens of stores, galleries, and eateries in just a couple of blocks.
2. Hit the trail. The Sunset Trail in Peninsula State Park is great for running, walking, or biking, with beautiful vistas along the path that’s easily accessible at the park entrance.
3. See a star. Yes, you’ll see a lot of them in the night sky, but you can catch big names at the Door Community Auditorium. Recent acts have included Mavis Staples, Melissa Etheridge, The Lumineers, Indigo Girls, Ira Glass, Charlie Daniels, Justin Townes Earl, and Ben Folds.
4. Taste the fruits of our labor at one of the county’s multi-generational orchards by sampling wine and cherry products.
5. Rent a boat at the marina and see the village and Peninsula State Park from its most majestic vantage point: the water.
6. Soak up the sun. Hang in the middle of town at the Fish Creek Beach, or make your way into the park to visit the party at Nicolet Bay, named one of the top beaches in America.
Fish Creek Events
Half Marathon
The Door County Half Marathon takes runners through 13.1 miles of Peninsula State Park, providing a variety of incredible views.
Summer Festival & Fireworks
The Fish Creek Summer Festival offers food, games, fireworks, music, a pie-eating contest, and more fun in Clark Park.
Plein Air Festival
The Plein Air Festival is the Midwest's largest outdoor painting event. Dozens of artists gather to capture the beauty of Door County in paint and open their gallery doors to visitors.
Captured in Fish Creek
The natural beauty of Door County makes a photographer of most everyone, and Fish Creek offers many opportunities to catch your perfect vacation snapshot. Submit your pictures of Fish Creek for a chance to be published.
Visit CaptureDoorCounty.com to find out how.
Today's Temperature
53 °F
A mix of clouds and sun during the morning will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 61F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Check out the Blossom Report to see if the cherries have arrived, or view the Spring Guide for springtime activities.
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