Door County welcomes snowmobilers from near and far! With 250 miles of well-groomed, picturesque trails and beautiful scenery, the possibilities are endless. The narrow, winding trails especially welcome families who are interested in the snowmobiling experience rather than competition. “One of the neatest things about snowmobiling is that you can go places that you can’t go any … Read more
Is there a better way to enjoy the fall season than to spend a lovely day plucking apples, drinking cider, and munching on donuts at one of many Door County orchards? We think not! Throughout our scenic peninsula, there is a real abundance of cherry and apple orchards to explore. Each has its own unique … Read more
Alright ladies…we know you’re ready for a girl’s weekend! Door County is the perfect place to get in some relaxing time, do some sightseeing and shopping, and try some great food and local sips. We have a great place to call home base, so you pick the dates, call your friends and let us plan … Read more
Getting some fresh air and exploring the outdoors has been at the top of everyone’s list for the last year, but exploring the outdoors is nothing new for Door County visitors and locals alike. Door County offers a lot of outdoor activities on the water, but if you’re looking to stay on dry land, there … Read more
Fall is a beautiful season in Sturgeon Bay…and far from boring. Between driving on winding roads framed with vivid orange and gold leaves, harvesting a bushel of apples, and heading out to a patch for pumpkin picking in October, there are plenty of activities to enjoy. But many don’t realize that there’s more to finding the … Read more
It’s tough traveling with dietary restrictions. Back home, in everyday life, you get into a groove of cooking the right foods, buying the right snacks, and knowing the local hotspots for gluten-friendly meals out. But here – on vacation – you’re in a foreign land where it’s rarely convenient to stick to your normal eating regimen. Thankfully, … Read more
On your first visit to our peninsula, you’ll quickly learn that there are many experiences that are difficult to find anywhere else – chief among them are Door County Fish Boils. A tradition that reaches back over several generations to 19th century Swedish and Norwegian settlers, this method of cooking delicious whitefish began as the most … Read more
American icon Buffalo Bill Cody, may have said it best: “I could never resist the call of the trail.” His words ring true in Wisconsin today – although it’s the Door County Wine Trail that beckons. There are many ways to explore the infectious culture of our scenic peninsula, but the Door County Wine Trail … Read more
What’s the best way to take in all the rich maritime history and seasonal beauty that Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula has to offer? How about a bird’s eye view from atop one of many historic Door County Lighthouses? More than a few of these historic landmarks were built over 100 years ago, and – although fully … Read more
Door County’s history of breweries is as potent as the brews themselves. During prohibition the man who founded the American Academy of Brewing, chemist Robert ‘Doc’ Wahl, closed his academy in Chicago and purchased an orchard in Door County when brewing was no longer allowed. Once he was settled in, it didn’t take long for Wahl to get … Read more