Historical Trips

Stories, Traditions, & Customs of Yesteryear, Experienced Today

History is all around us in Door County, from the lighthouses, shipwrecks, and still-thriving maritime industry to the architecture, cuisine, placenames, spiritual sites, and other cultural attractions. Much has changed since this land was first inhabited by Paleo-Indians and Native Americans and later Scandinavian, Belgian, and Icelandic settlers, but their stories, traditions, and cultural practices are still found and celebrated throughout Door County today.

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Travel to the Past

Traditional Fish Boils

Fish boils are an integral part of Door County, WI tradition and have been one of the area’s most alluring tourist attractions for more than 70 years.

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Historical Museums

Door County history lives on in literature, art, cuisine, architecture, and cultural traditions, but it also persists at local museums and historical centers throughout the county.

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Belgian Chapels

Visit one of Door County, WI’s famous roadside chapels. The chapels of Northeast Wisconsin represent an old-world religious tradition that dates to the 1870s.

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Lighthouses

Explore the 11 famous Wisconsin lighthouses in Door County, WI. Find great photo opportunities, take guided tours, and get a taste of local maritime history.

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