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Door County, Door County, WI

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Door County

· Door County, WI

Why you should go…

Destination Door County is the official tourism organization for Door County, Wisconsin, a peninsula on Lake Michigan. The county's small towns, including Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek and Ephraim, offer historic lighthouses, state parks, galleries and the region's traditional fish boil. Tourism generated more than 600 million dollars for the county in 2023.

  • #lighthouses
  • #hiking
  • #lake michigan
  • #small towns
  • #state parks

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Door County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Visit Oconto County

    Free

    County tourism office promoting fishing, hiking, and ATV trails along the Bay of Green Bay and Oconto River.

    24 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Cana Island Lighthouse

    Under $25

    Cross a rocky causeway to an 1869 lighthouse and climb 97 spiral steps for views over Lake Michigan and Door County.

    24 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Lambeau Field

    Free

    Walk into the Atrium at the home of the Green Bay Packers for the Packers Hall of Fame, Pro Shop, restaurant and stadium tours.

    40 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    National Railroad Museum

    Under $25

    A rail museum where you walk among 70-plus locomotives and cars, including Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4017, and take seasonal train rides.

    41 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums