Claudia and Austin

June 15, 2024 • Sister Bay, WI

Claudia and Austin

June 15, 2024 • Sister Bay, WI

Things to Do

Door Country Trolley Tour

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8030 Wisconsin 42, Egg Harbor, WI 54209

A true staple of Door County tourism. Explore the county in style, and with a beverage (or a few beverages). Between the Murder and Mayhem Tour, Lighthouse Tour, Wine Tour, Cocktail Tour, Scenic Tour, and Ghost Tour, there's something to satisfy the whole family. Can't narrow your choices down to one? Try them all! Your liver won't be happy, but you'll leave with enough knowledge to open up your own competing trolley tour business across the street.

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Red Putter Mini Golf

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10404 WI-42, Ephraim, WI 54211
(920) 615-4787

Would you really consider visiting Door County and not playing mini golf? Head down to the Red Putter, it's "where the pros play." If you're wondering if professional mini golf is actually a thing, it certainly is. Last year I missed out on qualifying for their annual tournament by two strokes, and it haunts me to this day.

Stone's Throw Winery

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

Step 1: Visit small Californian vineyards and find great grapes.

Step 2: Drive like mad shipping those grapes back to Door County.

Step 3: Make delicious wine.

You'll find no shortage of tasty wine and tapas here; bring an extra suitcase with you to take a few cases back home!

Seaquist Orchards Farm Market

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11482 WI-42, Sister Bay, WI 54234
(920) 854-4199

Pies, spreads, jams, jellies, fillings, salsas, dips, dressings, sauces, soups, gifts, baked goods, beverages, CHERRIES, and more! Stop here right when you arrive and snack on incredible local treats for the rest of your trip.

Newport State Park

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475 County Rd NP, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
(920) 854-2500

Looking to reconnect with nature? This gorgeous state park is typically the least crowded in Door County, but there's plenty to see along the hiking trails and 11 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. The stargazing here can't be beat, so take this opportunity to ponder your place in the universe while looking up at the night sky.

Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik

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10698 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay, WI 54234
(920) 854-2626

There are goats on the roof. I repeat, THERE ARE GOATS ON THE ROOF! Head on over to Al's to sample some traditional Swedish fare and peruse the Scandinavian gift shop. Did I mention that goats graze on the sod roof?

Waterfront Restaurant

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10947 WI-42, Sister Bay, WI 54234
(920) 854-5491

If you're looking for upscale dining in Door County, look no further. Order the dirty blue martini, burrata salad, salmon dip, and literally any of their entrees for a quasi-religious experience.

General Note

Door County has an extremely refreshing lack of chain restaurants and stores. If you're looking for something to do, head downtown to any village and start walking around! You'll never be too far away from local shops, bars, beaches, and eateries.