Celebrate Summer in Door County Wisconsin

Day Two
Indulge the child within at Pirate’s Cove Mini Golf and Johnson’s Go Kart Track in Sister Bay. Picturesque Ephraim is the place for lunch. Wilson’s is a classic soda fountain with mouth-watering hamburgers and the obligatory ice cream cone while you stroll the waterfront. Take advantage of the host of water activities including parasailing, jet skiing and boat rentals offered at the water front in Ephraim. Explore the truly unique curated beer and wine list on offer behind the Ephraim Town Hall at Bad Moravian alongside their incredible Detroit style pizza if you’re lucky enough to get there on a pizza night, or  if not then head next door for a locally-sourced meal at The Fashionable.

 

Day Three
A morning sailing charter is a great way to start the day! Bella leaves Ephraim at 10:30 for a two hour tour. Lunch is overlooking the beach in Fish Creek at the Blue Horse Cafe. Shops in Egg Harbor will fill an afternoon or drive a short distance to Murphy Park and take a dip in the cool waters of Green Bay. Be sure to stop by Woodwalk Gallery as well for some artistic inspiration. Pick up dinner at Burton’s On The Bay, delicious food with a one-of-a-kind dining spot overlooking Egg Harbor.

 

Day Four
Set the alarm. Charter fishing boats leave the Baileys Harbor marina early to land the big ones! Trolling for lake trout and salmon is exhilarating. After the boat docks, call in a to-go order from the Cornerstone Pub right across the street, grab a picnic table at the marina and enjoy! A hike at Whitefish Dunes is next, followed by a crisp afternoon beer at Peach Barn Brewing in Sister Bay.

 

 

Day Five
Washington Island is the destination. Stop at one of our farm markets and Charlie’s Smokehouse on the way to the ferry dock. Pick up a loaf of bread, cheese and smoked fish for a picnic. Catch the Washington Island Ferry from the Northport dock. The crossing of Death’s Door offers views of Poverty and Plum Island Lighthouses. Rent some bikes on the island, marvel at the scenic beauty of Washington Island as you traverse the island to Schoolhouse Beach for your picnic. Della Porta or Osteria Tre Tassi both make fabulous choices for dinner once back on the mainland.

 

Day Six
It’s your last full day on the peninsula, but you have not yet been to Peninsula State Park! Nicolet Bay beach is chock full of activity; rent boats, kayaks, bikes or segways and explore. Lunch at the The White Gull Inn. Spend the afternoon strolling Fish Creek and poking in the shops. The Wild Tomato is at the entrance to Peninsula State Park and offers mouthwatering wood-fired pizza. Return to one of the park’s picnic areas and take in the sunset while noshing on pizza.

 

Day Seven
Alas, today is check out day. Enjoy one last sunrise over the harbor with a blaze of orange leaving the water glistening with diamonds of light. Linger over breakfast. Jump in your whirlpool one last time. Alleviate the pain of your departure by taking a slice of Door County with you with one last stop at Sweetie Pies in Fish Creek on your way home.