All About Door County

As one of the beach front hotels in Door County the Beachfront Inn boasts a beautiful sand beach perfect for lounging, late night bonfires and the best sunrises in Baileys Harbor.

DOOR COUNTY WATERFRONT VIEWS

Visitors and locals alike are amazed by the Door County waterfront views we are treated to daily. Take the advice of those at the Beachfront Inn and grab a great seat for one of these views during your next trip to Door County.

OUR FAVORITE DOOR COUNTY BEACHES

Baileys Harbor Marina

Located two blocks north of Beachfront Inn in Baileys Harbor is the Baileys Harbor Marina. Baileys Harbor is so excited to offer a full service facility with gas and diesel refueling, current weather reports, seasonal or transient slip rentals, showers, restrooms and acceptance of major credit cards. Fishing licenses are sold at the registration desk. When you dock after a day of fishing you will appreciate the modern fish cleaning station. This is one of the best Marinas you will find in all of Door County.

Address: 8132 WI-57 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Phone: (920) 839-9778

Lakeshore Adventures & First Choice II Charter Fishing

Located in downtown Baileys Harbor, can provide all of your water fun! See their website, link below, or contact them at 920-493-3474. They offer bike rentals, jet skis, kayaks, power boats, paddleboards, boat tours of our three lighthouses, Scuba diving tours, kayak tours to the Baileys Harbor shipwrecks and fishing charters! It’s certainly a one stop shop! New in 2014 they will be offering Zip Lining over the tree top canopy north of Baileys Harbor.

Address:  8113 Hwy 57 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Phone: (920) 493-3474

Silver Strike Charters

Silver Strike is operated by Captain Andy Isaacson who has over 20 years charter experience. The Silver Strike crew includes three rotating first mates and the two highly qualified captains. The crew’s goal is for everyone onboard to have a safe, enjoyable and productive fishing excursion.

Address: 8151 Ridges Road Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Phone: (920) 854-6069

All of the following Door County artists offer a variety of classes to help you tap into your creativity! Check out their websites for further information.

Birch Creek Music Performance Center

Birch Creek is a summer music academy in Door County for promising young musicians from ages 13-19 years old. More than 30 live concert performances in Percussion & Steel Band, Symphony and Big Band Jazz are presented in the historic Dutton Concert Barn from mid-June through mid-August. Each concert features student prelude music in the Gazebo at 7:00 PM followed by the 7:30 PM concert performance by Birch Creek’s internationally renowned faculty musicians along with advanced students from the Academy. Adult Band Camp in mid-August and Fall Concert Series in September-October. Annual Christmas and Valentine’s concerts.
3 miles east of Egg Harbor on County E

Address: 3821 County Road E Egg Harbor
Phone: 920-868-3763

Bjorklunden

Bjorklunden is a 425 acre estate on the shores of Lake Michigan just south of Baileys Harbor and is one of the most sought after Door County attractions. It was bequeathed to Lawrence University in 1963 and has been a peaceful learning environment for many years. Adult seminars are conducted on topics such as music, the arts, religion, drama, nature and many more. The estate also contains a small wooden chapel, Boynton, built between 1939 and 1947 that contains 41 hand painted frescoes. Take the time to visit this Door County attraction, it’s a treasure!

Address:  7590 Boynton Lane Baileys Harbor
Phone: (920) 839-2216

Door Community Auditorium

Door Community Auditorium enriches, entertains, and challenges through a balanced combination of performing, visual, and literary arts; and provides opportunities for social, educational, and cultural growth.

Address: 3926 Hwy 42 Fish Creek
Phone: (920) 686-2950

The Hardy Gallery

Learn about the artists who live and work on the peninsula in a uniquely Door County setting! Patrons can enjoy exhibits of local and regional artists, see the nationally recognized Community Mosaic Project, take in spectacular sunset views or enjoy meeting local plein air painters in and around the gallery during the Door County Plein Air Festival.
The gallery is situated directly on the shore of Eagle Harbor and has been a pillar of the Door County art community since the mid-1900s, providing visibility in a non-commercial venue to new and established artists who may or may not have outside gallery representation. Over the years, the organization has grown from a small, volunteer-run facility to a multifaceted non-profit organization that draws more than 14,500 visitors annually, serves over 750 artists and youth each year and manages 75 volunteers.

Address: 3083 Anderson Lane Ephraim
Phone: (920) 854-5355

Hands On Art Studio

Hands On Art Studio is a do-it-yourself Door County Destination, offering patrons a freewheeling walk-in art experience, no reservations needed.

Address: 3655 Peninsula Players Rd Fish Creek
Phone: (920) 868-9311

Midsummer's Music

Hands On Art Studio is a do-it-yourself Door County Destination, offering patrons a freewheeling walk-in art experience, no reservations needed.

Address: 10568 Country Walk Lane Sister Bay
Phone: (920) 854-7088

Peninsula School of Art

We offer over 150 art workshops and classes each year for adults, children and teens. At every age and every level, you will learn new skills, gain fresh perspectives, and grow as an artist and creative. Gift yourself with time and space and join us for a workshop – or two – this season.

Address: 3900 County F Fish Creek
Phone: (920) 868-3455

Peninsula Music Festival

Thursday August 6, 1953 marked the first concert of the Peninsula Music Festival. In 1951, the Festival was just an idea. Thor Johnson, founder and conductor of the Festival, had a dream of organizing a festival built around a chamber orchestra, performing the rich repertory for small orchestra which was seldom heard. He had mentioned this idea to Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Heise who were extremely interested in the idea due to their love for music. After a few years of committee meetings and budget planning, the organization was formed.

Address: 10347 Highway 42 Ephraim
Phone: (920) 854-4060

The Clearing Folk School

The Clearing is a folk school founded in 1935 by landscape architect Jens Jensen (1860-1951). This “school of the soil” is nestled within 128 acres of Door County forests and meadows and overlooks the dramatic Green Bay shoreline. It was built as a place where ordinary people could, as the name implies, “clear one’s mind” by reconnecting with nature and with one another.

Address: 12171 Garrett Bay Road Ellison Bay
Phone: (920) 854-4088

Alpine Golf Course

This Door County golf course is located fifteen minutes from the Beachfront Inn in Baileys Harbor. The Alpine Golf Course boasts thirty-six holes offering fabulous views of the bay. Tee times accepted. Putting green, bar and grill and shoreline restaurant.

Address: 7670 Horseshoe Bay Rd, Egg Harbor, WI 54209
Phone: (920) 868-3232

Deer Run Golf Course

This Door County golf course is worth the travel time! From our Baileys Harbor hotel, just take a twenty-five minute drive to Northport pier, another thirty minute ride on the ferry and you’ve arrived! For those golfers who like variety, this nine hole par 36 island Door County golf course is well worth the travel.

Address: 1885 Michigan Rd, Washington, WI 54246
Phone: (920) 847-2017

Maxwelton Braes Golf Course

This Door County golf course is located two minutes from the Beachfront Inn in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin. Beautiful eighteen hole par 70 golf course, designed to delight every level of golfer. Corporate outings welcome. Tee times required.

Address: 7670 WI-57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Phone: 920-421-GOLF

Peninsula State Park Golf Course

This Door County golf course is just fifteen minutes from the Beachfront Inn in Baileys Harbor. The Peninsula State Park Golf Course is a eighteen hole par 71 golf course renowned throughout the Midwest as one of the most enjoyable golf courses built. Reservations are a must at this popular Door County golf course. This scenic course offers spectacular view of Eagle Harbor and is a must for golf enthusiasts!

Address: 9890 Shore Rd Ephraim, WI 54211
Phone: (920) 854-5791

Stonehedge Golf Course

The Stonehedge Golf Course is a quick seven minutes from the Beachfront Inn. This is a smaller Door County golf course, offering a nine hole par 35 challenge. This Door County golf course is open year round for your golfing enjoyment with a picturesque landscape of mature oak, poplar and wild cherry trees.

Address: 4320 County Road E Egg Harbor, WI
Phone: (920) 868-2566

The Orchards

The Orchards of Egg Harbor is an eighteen hole par 72 championship golf course and practice range. Located just fifteen minutes from our Baileys Harbor hotel, this golf course is as picturesque as it is challenging! This Door County golf course will delight every golf lover!

Address: 8125 Heritage Lake Road Egg Harbor, WI 54209
Phone: (920) 868-2483

Baileys Harbor Range Lights

Built in 1869, automated in 1972, these Door County lighthouses are part of the Ridges Sanctuary and viewable in a self-guided tour. The unique attraction of these lighthouses was the upper and lower lights. In order for a sailor to enter the harbor safely, he needed to see both lights lined up as one. Once this was viewable, the captain knew “the coast was clear!

Directions: At the North end of Baileys’ Harbor, turn at the Sandpiper Restaurant on the corner of Hwy 57. Follow Ridges Road approximately 1/2 a mile to the beach parking lot.

Cana Island Lighthouse

This Door County lighthouse is noted as Door County’s most recognizable lighthouse and one of the most identifiable landmarks. It is also the most visited lighthouse in Door County. It is open mid May through mid October. This lighthouse is located on a small island and can be reached by walking across a causeway. Depending on the water level, you may have to walk through water to reach the property. This Door County lighthouse is approximately 10 miles from the Beachfront Inn.

Directions: Head north out of Bailey’s Harbor on Hwy 57. Turn east on County Q. Follow the Cana Island Lighthouse signs. You will make one right turn approximately 3 1/2 miles after turning onto Hwy Q, but it is well signed. Follow the road to its’ end, and walk the causeway to the island. There is a small welcome center on the right in the trees approximately three hundred feet after setting foot on the island proper.

Chambers Island Lighthouse

Built in 1868 and automated in 1961, this Door County lighthouse is located in the Bay of Green Bay between Fish Creek, Wisconsin and Marinette, Michigan. It is accessible by special boat tours during the third weekend of May.

Directions: The station is open to the public on most days, however the only way to get out to the island is by private boat or via a charter captain.

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse

This lighthouse, built in 1868 and automated in 1926, is located in Peninsula State Park between Fish Creek and Ephraim. It was restored by the Door County Historical Society and is now a living museum that visitors can tour daily through the summer and on weekends through October.

Directions: Take Hwy 42 into Fish Creek. Turn west into Peninsula State Park. Proceed to the Park office and purchase a pass and obtain a map of the park from the office, and follow the directions on the map to the lighthouse. Guided tours of the building are offered every half hour.

Old Baileys Harbor (Bird Cage) Lighthouse

Built in 1852 and closed in 1869 after the construction of the range lights. This Door County lighthouse can be viewed on a clear day from our property at the Beachfront Inn. The lighthouse is located on the other side of the harbor. This lighthouse is owned and not accessible by anyone.

Pilot Island Lighthouse

Located at the east side of Deaths Door Passage, this Door County lighthouse was integral for guiding ships negotiating the eastern entrance of the Port Des Morts passage. It was constructed in 1846 on Plum Island and moved to Ports Des Morts Island in 1858.

Directions: Located on tiny Pilot Island, marking the eastern entrance to Death’s Door Passage.

Plum Island Range Lights

Built in 1895 and automated in 1969, this lighthouse is a rare treat for visitors taking the Washington Island Ferry. It is located in the Deaths Door Passage between Northport and Washington Island, Wisconsin.

Pottawatomie Light

This lighthouse, built in 1836 and automated in 1956, is the oldest of the Door County lighthouses and is located on Rock Island. It is referred to as the “grandfather” of Door County lighthouses and is reachable by ferry from Jackson Harbor on Washington Island.

Directions: Rock Island is about as difficult a place to visit as any location in Wisconsin, and a whole day is required to make the trip. Take Highway 42 north through the Door Peninsula to its end at the Northport Ferry pier. Book passage and drive your vehicle onto the Washington Island Ferry Line’s car ferry “Robert Noble” for the thirty minute crossing to Washington Island. Note that distant views of Pilot, Plum and Detroit Islands can be seen while making the crossing. On arrival et the ferry dock on Washington Island, drive north on Lobdell Point Road until the road becomes Main Road. Take Main Road north to the point at which Jackson Harbor Road Tees to the right. Turn onto Jackson Harbor Road, and follow the road east into Jackson Harbor. Keep heading straight until you reach the Rock Island Ferry dock, and park your vehicle. The Ferry which makes the crossing to Rock Island is a passenger ferry only, as no vehicles of any kind are allowed on Rock Island. Book passage, and board the 36 foot ferry boat “Karfi” for the 15 minute trip to Rock Island. Once arriving on Rock Island, walk north about a block to a stone building on the hill. Follow the trail behind this building to a timber arch. Follow the mile-long trail up the hill. When encountering any branches in the trail along the way, always take the left branch, staying atop the bluff to the lighthouse.

Sherwood Point Lighthouse

This Door County lighthouse assists mariners between the Bay of Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay by being located at the edge of the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal. Sherwood Point was automated in 1983 and is known as the last manned lighthouse on the Great Lakes. It is also a private retreat house for Coast Guard personnel. The grounds are open to the public during the third weekend of May.

Directions: This lighthouse is currently private Coast Guard property, and as such all access is closed to the public. We obtained specific permission from the Coast Guard to enter the grounds and take photographs for this website. However, the station is open to the public every year during the annual Door County Lighthouse Walk which is held in mid May every year.

Sturgeon Bay Canal Station

Just as the Sherwood Point Lighthouse helps mariners enter the Sturgeon Bay Canal from the Bay of Green Bay; the Canal Station assists the entry from Lake Michigan. The Door County lighthouse was built in 1899 and automated in 1972. It is open to the public during the third weekend of May.

Directions: Take Hwy 42/57 north across the Ship Canal. Immediately after crossing the Canal, look for Utah St on your right. Turn east on Utah. Follow the signs to the USCG Station. When you reach the Coast Guard Station, there is a parking area on your right.

Door County State Parks allow visitors to get a true sense of the area’s natural beauty and history. Learn more today! Discover the unique beauty of Door County state parks and take the time on your next Wisconsin vacation to explore all of the natural beauty they have to offer. Learn more about each of the different Door County state parks, and plan your next getaway with the Beachfront Inn today!

Cave Point

Well-known for its wave-worn Dolomite/limestone ledges, underwater caves and stirring view of Lake Michigan, the park is a popular attraction for residents and visitors alike. The site is a popular location for weddings as well. Fishermen, skilled scuba divers, photography buffs, and nature observers find the park a great delight.
Address: 5360 Schauer Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone: (920) 746-9959

Ellison Bluff Park

This park is an incredible place to visit. It is located on top of a 100 foot bluff from which you will marvel at the amazing view!

Newport Beach State Park

Newport Beach State Park is located between Ellison Bay and Gills Rock on Lake Michigan. It is a wilderness area with over 175 different species of wildlife. It also contains Europe Lake which offers 1.5 miles of fabulous shoreline for canoeing or kayaking.
Address: 475 County Rd NP, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
Phone: (920) 854-2500

Peninsula State Park

Peninsula State Park was established in 1907 and has more activities than can be listed here. A few of the favorites are: a Native American village, a golf course, an old farmstead, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, and dozens of hiking, biking and walking trails. Discover this popular Door County state park soon!
Address: 9462 Shore Rd, Fish Creek, WI 54212
Phone: (920) 868-3258

Potawatomi State Park

Potawatomi State Park is located on the shore of Sturgeon Bay just west of the city. Its 75 foot observation tower gives a panoramic view that on a clear day reaches 16 miles across the Bay of Green Bay.
Address: 3740 Park Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone: (920) 746-2890

Rock Island State Park

Rock Island State Park is a 906 acre island located one mile northeast of Jackson Harbor on Washington Island, Wisconsin. Hiking, camping, swimming and fishing are available as well as ten miles of hiking trails.

A primitive 912 acre island where cars and bikes are not allowed. It houses Pottawatomie Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in Wisconsin. Step back in time and enjoy Washington Island!
Address: 1924 Indian Point Rd, Washington, WI 54246
Phone: (920) 847-2235

The Ridges Sanctuary

“The Ridges Sanctuary is a 1,400 acre pristine natural area located in Door County, Wisconsin. Formed in 1937, it is the oldest nonprofit nature preserve in the state. The Ridges is also designated as a State Natural Area and a National Natural Landmark. The Sanctuary is open to the public year-round, and features native wildflowers along its five miles of rustic trails and bridges. Naturalist-led tours, youth and family programs, and a weekly lecture series highlight the summer season. Snowshoe hikes and family programs are featured during January, February and March. The Nature Store, featuring a wide variety of quality nature-related books and gifts, is open mid-May through mid-October. The wildlife sanctuary at Baileys Harbor has been in operation since 1934 and aids in the preservation of some of the rarest wildlife in Wisconsin.” Cited from http://www.ridgesanctuary.org

Address: 8166 WI-57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Phone: (920) 839-2802

Toft Point

“Located on the eastern edge of the Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor, Toft point, 633 acres, is brimming with wilderness and a shoreline just waiting to be discovered. Toft Point has 2.5miles of secluded and undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline. There are also hiking, biking, cross country ski trails, great places to picnic, rocky shoreline, and wonderful views. The wildlife sanctuary has been in operation since 1934 and aids in the preservation of some of the rarest wildlife in Wisconsin.” Cited from http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/sna/sna57.htm

Address: 7950 Ridges Rd, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Phone: (888) 936-7463

Whitefish Dunes State Park

Whitefish Dunes State Park is a nature center, with 9 miles of cross country ski trails and the tallest dunes in Wisconsin. Cave Point is always a favorite Door County tourist attraction, especially on windy days when the huge waves crash against the caves.

Address: 3275 Clarks Lake Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone: (920) 823-2400

Harbor Fish Market & Grille

Exceptional waterfront dining in the heart of Door County.  Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner seven days a week summer and fall.  Limited evening hours spring and late fall. Outdoor, waterfront dining welcoming dogs when weather permitting. 

Coyote Roadhouse

Coyote Roadhouse is located on the north end of Kangaroo Lake in Door County Wisconsin. We offer one of those everybody-knows-your-name atmospheres. Friendly service and tasty twists on traditional fare will win you over inside. 

Thyme Cuisine

Thyme Cuisine is located at the beautiful Maxwelton Braes Lodge in Baileys Harbor.  Offering casual cuisine prepared from the freshest ingredients, sourced locally when available.  With a welcoming bar and dining atmosphere, Thyme Cuisine serves breakfast and dinner from May through October.  

Stone's Throw Winery

During your visit to Stone’s Throw Winery, visit one of our two fantastic restaurants. We feature premium ingredients from local Wisconsin producers such as Neuskes Bel Gioioso, Glorioso’s of Milwaukee, and fresh organic produce from our own vegetable garden, and olive oil from our efforts in Tuscany. All of our food is freshly made in the signature Stone’s Throw style. We are open most all year long with a full Italian inspired menu, from pasta to fonduta (fondue) from November ’till early May. 

Door County offers great shopping experiences all over the county! Baileys Harbor shopping is no exception, and we've highlighted some of our best shopping neighbors below.

Baileys Harbor Sunday Farmers Market

Get your fill of fresh fruits and veggies every Sunday at the Baileys Harbor farmers market but, it doesn’t stop at produce. We offer handmade jewelry, fresh cut flowers, art-work, shrubs and trees, bakery, fresh cheese, and much more. It is like attending a festival every weekend with the best Door County products all in one place.

Don’t forget to come hungry! We’ve got food & drink vendors including Door County Kettle Corn, Chives, Bearded Heart, Jamaican Door & the Egg Roll Lady serving up breakfast and lunch items so come to town for a great meal, fresh goods and a great musical line up!

Located at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall: 2392 County F, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Sundays 9am to 1pm, May to September

Baileys 57

Full service gas station, groceries, coffee, soda, beer and live bait. Homemade pizza available for pick up or Take N Bake option. Stop in for lunch and check out our daily specials. Open Daily at 6am. Walking distance from downtown and Anclam Beach.

Address:  7998 WI-57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Phone: (920) 839-2114

What Next

Stop in for fabulous fashions and accessories, & the amazing comfort of NAOT shoes and sandals. And new for 2018, you’ll also find a terrific collection of Source water sandals, built for active sports or just looking great at the beach.

Open Tue – Sun May 1- Oct 31, 10–5pm
Address: 8024 State Highway 57, Baileys Harbor, WI
Phone: (920) 839-9763

Waseda Farms

Trust Where Your Food Comes From. We are a Certified Organic farm located in Baileys Harbor, on the west side of Kangaroo Lake. We raise Organic Beef, Pork, and Poultry and have almost 2 acres of produce in the summer. Our humanely raised, hormone free animals enjoy over 300 acres of beautiful Door County farmland. Our Market Store is open year round, selling all our products, and many other Wisconsin culinary delights.

Address:  7281 Logerquist Rd. Baileys Harbor
Phone: (920) 217-3210

Nathan Nichols & Company

Hands On Art Studio is a do-it-yourself Door County Destination, offering patrons a freewheeling walk-in art experience, no reservations needed.

Address: 8068 WI-57, Baileys Harbor
Phone: (920) 839-9779

Koepsel’s Farm Market

Our farm market is a “must stop” for all Door County visitors. We are the oldest farm market in Door County & the recipes used to make our jams, jellies & canned goods date back even earlier than the year we opened for business in 1958. Our selection includes home-made jams, jellies, fruit butters, canned goods, as well as fresh bakery items, meats, smoked fish, cheeses, fresh vegetables & fruits, Door County wines, Door County maple syrups, antiques & souvenirs. Check out our online store.

Address: 9669 WI-57, Baileys Harbor
Phone: (920) 854-2433

Bazylli Studio – Wearable Art Gallery

One-of-a-kind clothing and jewelry designed and crafted by award winning Door County artists Skye and Peter Ciesla. This Gallery is focusing on organic,free of toxins textiles and high quality craftsmanship.

May – October
Wednesdays – Sundays 10:00 – 5:00
Address: 2551 Ahrens Rd, Baileys Harbor
Phone: (920) 839-2526

Baileys Harbor Fish Co

Located on Ridges Road, we offer fish caught from Lake Michigan and Green Bay waters. We catch, process, and sell native fish from our historic fish house. Fresh, frozen and smoked Whitefish are available, along with other popular seafood choices. We will process your sport fish catch and professionally vacuum pack. The fish house is open May-October and operates Monday-Saturday, 8am-4pm.

Address: 8099 Ridges Rd, Baileys Harbor
Phone: (920) 839-2136

Baileys Harbor Marina

Located two blocks north of Beachfront Inn in Baileys Harbor is the Baileys Harbor Marina. Baileys Harbor is so excited to offer a full service facility with gas and diesel refueling, current weather reports, seasonal or transient slip rentals, showers, restrooms and acceptance of major credit cards. Fishing licenses are sold at the registration desk. When you dock after a day of fishing you will appreciate the modern fish cleaning station. This is one of the best Marinas you will find in all of Door County.

Address: 8132 WI-57 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Phone: (920) 839-9778

Lakeshore Adventures & First Choice II Charter Fishing

Located in downtown Baileys Harbor, can provide all of your water fun! See their website, link below, or contact them at 920-493-3474. They offer bike rentals, jet skis, kayaks, power boats, paddleboards, boat tours of our three lighthouses, Scuba diving tours, kayak tours to the Baileys Harbor shipwrecks and fishing charters! It’s certainly a one stop shop! New in 2014 they will be offering Zip Lining over the tree top canopy north of Baileys Harbor.

Address:  8113 Hwy 57 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Phone: (920) 493-3474

Silver Strike Charters

Silver Strike is operated by Captain Andy Isaacson who has over 20 years charter experience. The Silver Strike crew includes three rotating first mates and the two highly qualified captains. The crew’s goal is for everyone onboard to have a safe, enjoyable and productive fishing excursion.

Address: 8151 Ridges Road Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Phone: (920) 854-6069

Washington Island is one of Door County’s top tourist destinations offering over 35 acres of beautiful countryside and over 100 miles of roads to experience.  Enjoy a relaxing 45 min ferry ride over to the island departing from the Northport pier 2 miles from Gills rock.  Once you’ve docked stay and enjoy this quaint little Icelandic community or continue on to Rock or Plum Island for some amazing and secluded hikes.  With so much to do and see you a may want more than just a day!

Plum Island

Come explore Plum Island’s miles of rugged shoreline, towering Range Lights, unspoiled natural areas, breathtaking views, and the only remaining Duluth-style Life Saving Station in the Great Lakes. Bring your kayak or snorkeling gear and view the wreck of the Grapeshot through Lake Michigan’s clear waters. Enjoy the peace of our Refuge as you look for birds, wildflowers, or just a happy afternoon.

Beaches and Parks

With six beaches to choose from it tough to pick just one!

Places to Visit

Washington Island has several historical Museums and art centers but driving the quiet country roads of Washington Island…slowly, observing…is a must. This is a place that takes you back to how people everywhere once lived…calmly, with open eyes and a wave to their neighbors.

Death’s Door Charters & Scenic Tours

Fish on! For Fun and Adventure with family or friends – call today to schedule your private charter or scenic tour with Captain Victor Novak. Reservations are required. Times may vary throughout the season (May-October). 1-4 guests per trip.

Rock Island State Park

Drive to Jackson Harbor, buy a ferry ticket, get on the Karfi, take a 20-minute ferry ride, explore an even smaller island (900 acres), Wisconsin’s only state park that’s an island! No cars, no bikes, no stress . . . just beautiful trails, a white sand beach, and visit the first commissioned lighthouse in these waters, Potawatomi. Lighthouse keepers provide guided tours of this maritime treasure from May to October.

The Cherry Train

Washington Island’s Original Open Air Tram Tour – since 1963.
Operating May 13 – October 22. 15 miles, 1 1/2 – 2 hour narrated tour, with stops.
Leave your worries on the mainland, relax and see the island in grand style on the one and only Cherry Train!

Shoreline Scenic Cruises

You have not seen Door County until you see it from the water. The Peninsula was settled from the water via sailing schooners. Our Captains and crew love these waters, know these waters and never get tired of sharing our love and knowledge of this beautiful Peninsula, it’s islands, lighthouses, coastline and even shipwrecks with you.

Visitors and locals alike are amazed by the Door County waterfront views we are treated to daily. Take the advice of those at the Beachfront Inn and grab a great seat for one of these views during your next trip to Door County.

SUNRISE AT BEACHFRONT INN

To see a breathtaking sunrise, you might not even have to leave your room! Beachfront Inn faces due east, and a perfect sunrise breaks the horizon right on our doorstep every morning!

SUNRISE AT CAVE POINT

Nestled in Whitefish Dunes State Park, Cave Point offers one of the best views for a Door County sunrise. Cave Point is located fifteen minutes south from Beachfront Inn.

3275 Clarks Lake Rd, Sturgeon Bay

SUNSET AT ELLISON BLUFF PARK

Ellison Bluff Rd, Ellison Bay, WI 54210

SUNSET AT PENINSULA STATE PARK

9462 Shore Rd, Fish Creek, WI 54212

SUNSET AT SUNSET PARK

Fish Creek, WI 54212

WINERIES

Stone’s Throw Winery

Just 2500 miles northeast of Napa Valley you’ll find a whole other wine country. Peaceful, unspoiled, and delightfully uncrowded. There, nestled in the beauty of Door County, you’ll find Stone’s Throw Winery. We invite you to sample our fine wines made here from premium California grapes in the traditional one-barrel-at-a-time way. Discover Stone’s Throw for yourself, before everyone else does.

3382 County Rd E, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
(920) 839-9660

Harbor Ridge Winery

Harbor Ridge Winery is just such a place to go live happily ever after, every now and then. A winery … a cheese shop … a soap shop … genuine, hand-crafted products born out of passion. Coupled with skill and wherewithal, they bring you “the uncommon” in what you taste and feel.

Address: 4690 Rainbow Ridge Ct, Egg Harbor, WI 54209
Phone: (920)868-4321

Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery & Market

Local Fruit…Local Flavor. Visit our winery and farm market in Door County, Wisconsin.

Address: 9197 WI-42, Fish Creek, WI 54212
Phone: (920) 868-3479

Door Peninsula Winery

For over 35 years we’ve been hand-crafting wines from fresh fruits grown locally and throughout the U.S. We’ve got over 40 to choose from, so start checking them off the list! From the sweetest fruit wines to the driest traditional varietals, they’re all here.

Address:  5806 WI-42, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone: (920) 743-7431

BREWERIES

Door County Brewing Co.

We’re a family owned craft brewery established in 2012 located in Baileys Harbor, WI on the Door Peninsula. We value family, friendships and community above all else and create one-of-a-kind craft beers to bring these all together.

8099 WI-57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
(920) 239-8181

Shipwrecked Brew Pub & Restaurant

Shipwrecked Brew Pub prides itself on delivering nothing but 100 percent hand-crafted Door County beers. With several year-round and seasonal brews offered, brewmaster Rich Zielke is able to produce 1,100 barrels – or 34,100 gallons – of beer a year!

7791 WI-42, Egg Harbor, WI 54209
(920) 868-2767

DISTILLERIES

Hatch Distilling Co.

We’re a family owned craft brewery established in 2012 located in Baileys Harbor, WI on the Door Peninsula. We value family, friendships and community above all else and create one-of-a-kind craft beers to bring these all together.

7740 WI-42, Egg Harbor, WI 54209
(920) 543-3800

Door County Distillery

We’re a family owned craft brewery established in 2012 located in Baileys Harbor, WI on the Door Peninsula. We value family, friendships and community above all else and create one-of-a-kind craft beers to bring these all together.

5806 WI-42, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-7431