Great place to start your planning. From lodging to dining to shopping to places to go and things to do - there is SO much in Door County. And don’t forget to just take a drive and enjoy the Door.
Beautiful state park with hiking trails and sheltered Nicolet Beach. Tour Eagle Bluff Lighthouse or climb Eagle Tower for fantastic views.
Beautiful wave-worn Dolomite limestone ledges and underwater caves and stirring views of Lake Michigan.
A dark sky park with a wilderness experience with hiking trails.
Take a sunset boat tour! See the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse from the water and tour the islands and bays.
Take the tour or visit one of the many wineries and orchards in Door County.
Several kayaking tour options! See the Door by water.
Explore Door County’s most iconic lighthouse, built in 1869 and celebrating more than 150 years of standing watch on the shore of Lake Michigan. Ride a haywagon over the causeway to explore the island, including the 89-foot-tall tower, the original home of the lighthouse keeper and his family, and the oil house where fuel for the light was stored. The highlight of any Cana Island visit is climbing the 97 steps of the tower’s spiral staircase to reach the gallery deck. The outside deck delivers a sweeping view of Lake Michigan and the Door County peninsula.
Door County Maritime Museum: Where Great Lakes History Comes Alive! Our Mission: The Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc. preserves Great Lakes maritime history, primarily focusing on Door County, Wisconsin, and provides interpretive and educational opportunities for current and future generations. The Museum operates three locations, including the Door County Maritime Museum along the working waterfront in Sturgeon Bay; the iconic Cana Island Lighthouse in Baileys Harbor; and the Death’s Door Maritime Museum in Gills Rock. As one of northeast Wisconsin’s top tourism destinations, averaging 95,000 visitors annually, the Door County Maritime Museum serves as a cultural and educational resource for all 72 counties in Wisconsin.
Take a scenic drive. The Door County Coastal Byway is a 66-mile scenic loop showcasing breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, the Bay of Green Bay and the Niagara Escarpment bluffs and quaint shore-side towns and villages. The byway connects YOU to three state parks, ten county parks, municipal parks, beaches, hiking/biking trails, scenic vistas and natural wonders.
Shop and dine and stay in Egg Harbor. Egg Harbor boasts a breathtaking expanse of sky that mirrors the azure waters below. The allure of numerous golf courses and award-winning performing arts, renowned galleries and shops, delectable eateries, and pampering accommodations has made Egg Harbor, Door County, a one-of-a-kind escape.
Schoolhouse Beach is a truly one-of-a-kind destination on Washington Island. This beautiful beach is named after a one-room schoolhouse that used to sit at the site and is famous for its unique geological features. Schoolhouse Beach is one of only five beaches in the world that features smooth, limestone pebbles, which have been shaped by thousands of years of geological processes. The beach is also part of the Niagara Escarpment, a geological formation that runs from New York through Wisconsin and into Canada.