Door County is a great getaway for a long weekend in the summer and in the fall, the trees turn all different reds, oranges, and yellows. There’s a lot to do outdoors and you will sleep so well because the air is so pure from all the trees.
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Things to do
There’s lots to do in Door County. There’s a lot of small businesses and beautiful views
A great way to see the country side is on the zip line!
Zip Line Tours | Lakeshore Adventures Door County Zip Lining
If you can get a reservation— they’re usually booked— camping is phenomenal.
Door County Parks - Scenic Attractions
A boat tour is a great way to see the area
Fish Creek Scenic Boat Tours
Check out the lighthouses in Door County. Great photography to be had
lighthouses
There’s a few ferries in Wisconsin. There’s Door County, Sheboygan, and Merrimac.
Door County Car Ferry
There’s great fishing in Northern Wisconsin and there’s charters. If you get the chance, take one! I love fishing, kids love it, my whole family loves to fish.
THE 15 BEST Door County Fishing Charters & Tours (with Prices)
The farmers markets have everything from honey to crafts to wine and art galore
Farmers Markets - Experience | Destination ...
It’s a little chilly up here but you have a few swim days.
THE 5 BEST Door County Beaches (2026)
Come to this orchard to pick apples and cherries.
Kielar Akers Orchard
There’s all kinds of tours, wineries, orchards, shopping…
Door County Trolley
Take a stroll through this park which is popular among the locals here
Harbor View Park
Beautiful views and clear waters
Schoolhouse Beach Park
Climb this puppy and see the gorgeous views of the peninsula and the lighthouse
Mountain Park and Lookout Tower
You want to try the lavender chocolates here
Historic Island Dairy
Ice cream and a sunset is the way to go here. You won’t be alone, it’s a popular spot
Sunset Beach Park
This is a must do, kids love painting and ceramics.
Hands on Art Studio
Take the hay ride tractor across Lake Michigan to get to this island.
Cana Island Lighthouse
Restaurants
The food is phenomenal in Door County, so many wonderful restaurants.
Go here for breakfast. Get the Swedish pancakes, they’re closer to crepes. And the lingonberries are delicious. You’ll find real maple syrup in door county and I promise you won’t go back to corporate brands.
Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik
This is a date night restaurant. Wisconsin is known for their supper clubs. This is a great start to your vacation!
CHOP
This is a lovely place for lunch or brunch! Great food and it’s usually pretty busy in the summer
Door County Breakfast and Lunch | Julie's Park Cafe & ...
Famous for their pizza! The sister restaurant is Tomaso’s in Cedarburg
Wild Tomato Pizza
This is a wonderful breakfast spot with great food.
Village Cafe
This is a popular restaurant with good food, I would suggest a reservation
The White Gull Inn
It’s like a story book restaurant where you will cherish the memories you make with the ones you love.
Donny's Glidden Lodge Restaurant
You need a reservation and I suggest the fish fry
Kitty O'Reillys Irish Pub
You need a reservation. I am a huge fan of lobster bisque and this one does not disappoint. Anything with bacon— the bacon in Door County is phenomenal— Nueske’s bacon is a good brand.
Barringer's Restaurant
Very busy place in the summer, decent food and prices. Get a burger or just ice cream
Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor
A classy supper club. I’d get the salmon de La Oscar or the shrimp carbonara.
Alexander's of Door County
Another lovely supper club. I would get the shrimp and grits
Chives Door County
Get the fish fry
Thyme Restaurant & Catering
This is where you take your kids for pizza. They’ll love it
PC Junction
I’d get a burger or the chicken wings
Husby's Food & Spirits
If you’re going here, you better get the whitefish boil! The cherry pie is pretty good. The bonfire is the fun part
Pelletier's Restaurant & Fish Boil
You go here for the burger.
Albatross Drive-In
You go here for German food. I would pick a schnitzel.
Hügel Haus - Door County WI | Ellison Bay WI
I would order the Cajun shrimp boil
Kettle Black Fish Boil
If you went all the way to Washington Island, you have to order the fish!
Beautiful view for dining! I’d get the perch n chips
Waterfront Restaurant
You want to get the steak tacos!
Old Mexico Cantina and Grill
There’s a salad bar and a fish fry. Welcome to Wisconsin.
The Hitching Post Bar & Grill
Get your Italian food fix here. You always know if it’s going to be good based on the bread they serve before you order.
Galileo's Italian Food - Restaurant Reviews
I’d stick with the fish fry if it were me
Shipwrecked Brew Pub & Restaurant
The baked French onion soup is the way to go at this place
Jackson Harbor Soup
This is the only place you’ll find raspberry lavender toast
Bearded Heart Coffee | Baileys Harbor WI
Places to Stay
There is nothing like sleeping in door county. There’s so many trees and the air is so fresh and pure!
This is a luxury type resort. You can even rent cabins. Definitely for the outdoorsman.
Gordon Lodge
Take in the door county experience at this inn. I promise you that you will sleep so well because of all the trees in the area. The air quality— when Canada is not on fire— is amazing.
Whistling Swan Inn
If you like bed and breakfast stays, this has everything you need
Thorp House Inn & Cottages
Great place to stay. I always look for an indoor pool and whirlpool when choosing a place to stay in Wisconsin.
Westwood Shores Waterfront Resort
Great location and nice place to stay.
Open Hearth Lodge
Beautiful place to stay and the pool is always a favorite for kids.
Pheasant Park Resort
This would be a summer time place to stay, there’s not an indoor pool.
Bay Breeze Resort
Heated pool and whirlpool, that’s all you need.
The Hilltop Inn
There’s a fireplace in every room!
High Point Inn
This place has whirlpool suites
Eagle Harbor Inn
This is the park that’s always sold out for camping. Its views are picturesque and so many love it!
Peninsula State Park
This is a popular camping site. Bring your bikes if you have them…
Potawatomi State Park
This place doesn’t have a lot of lighting at night so if you’re really into wilderness camping this is the place to go.
Newport State Park
This is a popular place if you have an RV. Often times you can rent one and stay here.
Tranquil Timbers Campground | RV Resorts in Wisconsin
Check out this place, it has all the amenities of a typical RV campground.
Baileys Grove Campground
This place is so cozy you won’t want to leave
The Dreaming Tree
Shops
I have great memories from helping out every year at Tannenbaum! It’s a Christmas shop inside a church. Tell them hi for me and I send my love!
Tannenbaum Holiday Shop
You know it’s fresh cheese when it squeaks in your mouth!
Renard's Cheese
Wisconsin is known for their cheese. I was just talking to an 80 year old man the other day and he said he ate cheese, an apple, and a glass of wine for lunch everyday for 50 years.
Door Artisan Cheese Company
If you’re into wine tasting, Door County can be a fun place to go. Don’t drink and drive, there’s plenty of tours.
Simon Creek Vineyard & Winery
Great place for wine tasting
Von Stiehl • Winery • Distillery • Cidery
Best bitters in the world.
Nelsen's Hall Bitters Pub
I never knew so much about lavender until I went here.
