Family Attractions in Door County
Something for Every One & Every Age
Spend your days lounging on the beach, kayaking, mini-golfing, zip-lining, touring museums, visiting animal farms, biking or hiking, or just scoping out the best ice cream spots around town. Spend your evenings admiring the sunset from scenic vantage points, attending a fish boil, or sharing stories around the bonfire. Whether you’re out to create your own traditions to pass on, share in incredible outdoor experiences, or just want a simple getaway from the strains of the day-to-day grind, you’ll find your respite on the water, down the trails, and in the open space of Door County.
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Farms & Orchards
Get up close and personal with goats, piglets, horses, chickens, and other farm animals. You may get lucky and see baby chicks hatch or witness some of the first days of a baby cow.
Ridges Sanctuary Family Discovery Trail
This trail teaches a new appreciation for nature at Wisconsin’s oldest private nature preserve. It’s a great hike anytime but even better when guided by a naturalist.
Cana Island Lighthouse
Found a few minutes from Baileys Harbor, Cana Island Lighthouse may be the most revered of Door County’s lights. Cross the spit to the island on foot (wear shoes that can get wet) or by complimentary haywagon, then climb the steps to the top of the lookout tower for a sweeping view of the lake.
Get on the Water
Rent a few kayaks and explore the shoreline, opt for a pontoon boat for a relaxing ride on the lake, or feed your need for speed with a speedboat and tubing gear—whichever way you go, getting on Lake Michigan or an inland lake is a must.
Washington Island & Ferry Ride
Sometimes the journey is the reward. Kids will love going aboard the Washington Island Ferry to cross Death’s Door for a getaway to the island. After the 30-minute crossing, grab ice cream, explore the island, and stop at Schoolhouse Beach for a dip in pristine waters.
Apple & Cherry Picking
Thousands of blossoms will turn into delicious cherries each July, ripe for the picking. Follow our cherry report to see when the fruits are ready to be picked, plucked, and transformed into your favorite delicacies.
Old-School Drive-In Movie Experience
Take your kids for an old-fashioned film experience at the Skyway Drive-In, one of the last of its kind. Pack some snacks, blankets, and bug spray, and tuck in for a cozy night spent watching a double-feature among the trees.
Cave Point County Park
There are few places like this geological wonder outside Sturgeon Bay. Dodge the splashing waters crashing into the rocky shoreline, hike trails on the rocks, marvel at the dramatic drops and crags, and pose for spectacular photos.
Hiking & Forest Bathing
Few things are a better pick-me-up than spending some time in quiet beauty of the woods. Door County has plenty of trails, so pick one that fits your family’s experience, interests, and enthusiasm level and hit the trail.
Biking
Through a state park, along a scenic backroad, or across town to the candy store, wherever you venture, biking is the perfect way to experience Door County while keeping the energy levels high. If you don’t have your own, bike rentals are a-plenty.
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Sail Door County
10733 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay, WI 54234
Accepts Door County Gift Certificates
Join us on the decks of our 65' wooden schooner, the Edith M. Becker! Sail away on Door County's only tall ship, while viewing a lighthouse, islands, caves and bluffs. We also…
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SailTime Door County
3600 County CC, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
SailTime Door County is a sailboat membership program, sailing school, and day trip/sunset charter, with dockage at Wave Pointe Marina & Resort, Little Sturgeon Bay. The SailTime sailboat membership program provides the…
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Schoolhouse Beach
1860 Schoolhouse Beach Rd, Washington Island, WI 54246
Schoolhouse Beach is one of five beaches in the world like it and is a part of the Niagara Escarpment. A protected harbor area and the Island's original shipping port. Excellent swimming…
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Sea Safaris Sailing School
133 N. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Welcome to Sea Safaris Sailing School in Door County, Wisconsin – your gateway to an unforgettable sailing experience! Our premier school offers courses for all skill levels, blending expert instruction with hands-on…
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Seaquist Orchards Farm Market
11482 Hwy 42, Sister Bay, WI 54234
Accepts Door County Gift Certificates
Anyone who has eaten a Door County cherry pie or enjoyed the jams and jellies made in this area knows the taste is something special. Seaquist Orchards and Seaquist Orchards Farm Market…
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Segway The Door Tours
3903 Hwy 42, Fish Creek, WI 54212
Accepts Door County Gift Certificates
Choose your adventure! We provide Guided Segway Tours where you want to be. Our #1 tour is a glide up and down hills through Peninsula State Park with amazing views. Our #2…
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Sensory Seekers Play Cafe
41 N 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Sensory Seekers Play Cafe is a family friendly indoor playground in Sturgeon Bay offering imaginative play, sensory rich activities, and active movement-based fun for children. Designed by parents for parents this space…
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Shorebird Rentals
208 S. 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Shorebird Hospitality offers stylish vacation rentals in Sturgeon Bay & Baileys Harbor designed for relaxing Door County getaways. Stay in comfortable, thoughtfully curated spaces and explore the peninsula at your own pace.…
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Shoreline Boat Tours
8132 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Door County, Wisconsin. Shoreline Boat Tours offers scenic, narrated cruises on Lake Michigan, showcasing historical shipwrecks and lighthouses including the iconic Cana Island Lighthouse, the…
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Sievers School of Fiber Arts
986 Jackson Harbor Rd, Washington Island, WI 54246
Create and learn at Sievers School of Fiber Arts on Washington Island! Classes in weaving, knitting, spinning, quilting, basketry, dyeing, paper arts, beadwork, surface design and more are offered by professional teachers/fiber…
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