Plan a Refreshing Trip to Door County

Whether you relax best exploring Wisconsin's incredible outdoors, touring historical architecture, or taking a boat rental around the bay, Door County has places and spaces for you to get some R & R. With the Trip Planner tool, you can explore all the revitalizing experiences the region has to offer, pin down those that grab you the most, add them to your Door County trip plan, and design your perfect trip.

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Welcome to Door County

Destination Door County is proud to introduce the Door County Pledge, a sustainability movement designed to inspire both residents and visitors to do their parts to preserve and protect the region's vast natural resources, cultural treasures, and local communities.

If a trip to Door County is in your future, we invite you to read, reflect on, and sign the sustainability pledge and commit to exploring this incredible place responsibly—today, tomorrow, and in the future.

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Juddville

Don’t Overlook the Charms of This Tiny Town

A tranquil respite between Egg Harbor and Fish Creek, the tiny community of Juddville has charm worth a stop. One of the county’s original roadside farm stands welcomes you to the south, and in the center you’ll find a tasty Italian restaurant, a writer’s retreat, and one of the area’s most-respected art galleries.

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Southern Door County

Southern Door is the Entryway in to the Peninsula.

As the only entryway in to the peninsula, Southern Door County is the first thing visitors see as they arrive. The area includes seven towns and townships, and two of the most popular are Brussels and Forestville.

Brussels

 Architecture, Traditional Food, and Beautiful Countryside

Forestville

 A Taste of Door County Without the Crowds
Rowleys Bay

Explore Stunning Natural Beauty in Rowleys Bay

Rowleys Bay, a community within the town Liberty Grove, sits on the edge of the Mink River Estuary, one of Wisconsin’s most diverse and important wildlife habitats. This makes Rowleys Bay a phenomenal location for hiking, kayaking, fishing, and birding, which may be why Fodor’s named it one of the "500 places to see before they disappear" in 2009.

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Washington Island

Death’s Door is Just the Start of the Adventure on Washington Island

Washington Island is your destination for adventure in Door County. It starts with a five-mile ferry ride across the once-treacherous waters of Death’s Door, where Green Bay and Lake Michigan meet. Once ashore, embark on a tour of one-of-a-kind shopping and eating hosted by the 600 one-of-a-kind residents who call the island home.

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Ephraim

History, Fine Arts, and Water Sports Collide in Ephraim

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.

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Carlsville

Carlsville is a Hub for Authentic Door County Products

Located between Sturgeon Bay and Egg Harbor, the small community of Carlsville is home to a remarkable number of hallmark Door County products. From coffee to wine and spirits, you’ll find some of Door County’s most famous exports at the same intersection.

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Fish Creek

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.

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Baileys Harbor

Natural Beauty, Natural Fun in Baileys Harbor

With thousands of acres of preserved wilderness at The Ridges Sanctuary, Toft Point, and Kangaroo Lake Preserve, Baileys Harbor puts you at the door of a natural wonderland. Enjoy spectacular fishing, beautiful quiet beaches, and three iconic lighthouses.

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Gills Rock

Historic With A View in Gills Rock

History comes alive in Gills Rock, where commercial fishermen still head out to the waters of Lake Michigan all year, and the Door County Maritime Museum tells Door County’s origin story. It’s all done with a view here because the village cradles Hedgehog Harbor, with its pristine bluffs and sunset views.

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Jacksonport

Sandy Beaches, Quaint Shops, and Rural Charm in Jacksonport

Situated along the Lake Michigan shoreline, this quaint community offers a variety of fun and exciting activities and is a quick drive to some of the county’s most iconic natural treasures. Relax on sandy beaches or get photos of rocky shoreline cliffs. Hike peaceful trails and bike quiet back roads.

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Sturgeon Bay

Sturgeon Bay is the City that Lives On, and For, the Water

Historic charm and the natural beauty of a strategic shipping corridor meet a blue-collar ethic in Sturgeon Bay, Door County’s world-renowned shipbuilding hub. From thousand-foot lakers to small bass-fishing boats, this community’s heritage is all about boats and water.

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Sister Bay

Sister Bay is a Foodie’s Favorite on the Waterfront

Sister Bay has been a dining destination ever since a local character put a goat on a roof 50 years ago, but an influx of new chefs and restaurants has made Northern Door’s largest village the place for food and drink.

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Ellison Bay

Art and Nature Collide in Ellison Bay

For decades the tiny village of Ellison Bay, which is in the town of Liberty Grove, has attracted artists, writers, and dreamers whose influence you’ll witness strolling Main Street today. Quirky public art, galleries where the artist answers the door, and eclectic shops showcasing foreign culture all call Ellison Bay home.

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Egg Harbor

Small Town, Big Time Cool in Egg Harbor

Egg Harbor has been named one of the best small towns in America and for good reason. A sparkling new marina and beach stand out on the waterfront while specialty shopping dots a main street lined with blooms. Here you’ll find local artisan produce, breads, and cheeses around every corner and parks and golf courses that frame the harbor’s natural beauty.

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Explore Trip Ideas & Experiences

Door County is a big, bold, vibrant region with more than 19 distinct communities, each with its own style and flavor. Check out these handpicked experiences to get feel for the kinds of things you can see, do, taste, feel, and experience during your time here.

Getaways

A trip to Door County can take nearly any form: a couples’ retreat, a friends’ reunion, a family weekend, a solo sojourn, or a sim…

OurDoorCounty

Meet the people and learn the behind-the-scenes stories of the county the Our Door County video series showcasing the area'a peopl…

Arts & Culture

With more than 80 galleries, tons of artists' studios, DIY crafts workshops, and an array of museums and performance venues, there…

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