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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The Farm
P O Box 44, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Accepts Door County Gift Certificates
4 miles north of Sturgeon Bay on Hwy 57. Visit farm animals in natural surroundings. Bottle feed goat kids, lambs, and piglets. Milk a goat, see chicks hatch. Pioneer log buildings, farm…
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The Fiddler’s Farm
6951 County Rd C, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
The Fiddler's Farm is bringing "Branson Missouri" to Southern Door County, bringing Wisconsin's best musicians together to offer a live music show of Classic Country, Western Swing and Bluegrass Music. Good, clean,…
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The Lost Parrot- Tropical Party Boat
3662 N. Duluth Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
The Lost Parrot tropical party boat is a perfect way to celebrate your next big event (or just let loose). This brand new 37 Foot vessel has a capacity for 28 guests…
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The Ridges Sanctuary
8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Accepts Door County Gift Certificates
Founded in 1937, The Ridges Sanctuary is Wisconsin's first land trust, protecting the state's most biologically diverse ecosystem. Its ridge-swale complex provides a variety of environmental conditions from open beach to densely…
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The Secret Garden of Door County
10355 Bella Vista Lane, Ephraim, WI 54211
Welcome to The Secret Garden of Door County, an extraordinary place of beauty, tranquility, and discovery. Lovingly created over five years by an Ephraim resident with a passion for the restorative power…
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The Yoga Womb
58 West Maple St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
The Yoga Womb is a non-profit yoga and wellness center on Sturgeon Bay's West Side offering yoga, sound baths, reiki circle, women’s circles, men’s circles, support groups, meditation, drumming, astrology, dance, qigong,…
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Third Avenue PlayWorks
239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Accepts Door County Gift Certificates
Third Avenue PlayWorks offers year-round theatre worth talking about in Door County! Whether you’re interested in bringing your book club to see a literary adaptation, planning a family vacation or a corporate…
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Top O’ The Thumb Snowmobile Club
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Trueblood Performing Arts Center
870 Main Rd, Washington Island, WI 54246
The TPAC enhances a campus forming the cultural and educational heart of the Island, including the community center and library, the recreation center, the medical clinic and the school. There is always…
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