Attractions
-----About Door County-----
Door County Peninsula and Washington Island has over 300 miles of scenic shoreline dotted with bustling harbors and quiet coves, Door County offers a wealth of water-based recreation. Sandy beaches, sailing, cruising, boating, fishing, boat rentals, charters or a unique car ferry ride to Washington Island are just a few ways to enjoy the sparkling waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan.

Visit one or all of Door County's wineries during your visit to the Door Peninsula. The wineries offer a variety of award-winning locally produced wines along with tours and/or wine tasting facilities. Want to purchase a bottle or more of wine from Door County's local wineries? No problem - each of Door County's wineries offers on-site sales in addition to tasting opportunities. Enjoy!

With the bay of Green Bay on one side and Lake Michigan on the other, Door County's 300 miles of shoreline enclose not only the Midwest's choice vacation destination, but also the ideal golf vacation spots. Door County Wisconsin offers golf courses that will challenge you, whatever your skill level. And all surrounded by Door County's natural beauty and a carefree atmosphere that allows you to really relax after the spikes are cleaned and the score cards tallied.

Eleven golf courses call the Door County Peninsula home, and have from 9 to 36 holes each. Golf courses are located from south of Sturgeon Bay to Washington Island, and most places in between. All courses offer a range of greens fees to accommodate both the weekend golfer and the 3-handicapper, and some courses also offer lessons for those who would like to learn the game.

Whitefish Dunes Beach is one mile from the cottage and is one of best beach in Door County. Walk to Whitefish Dunes State Park - Enjoy strolling along Lake Michigan, watching waterfowl at Clark Lake, using the boardwalk to discover the wetlands or relaxing on one of the many trails throughout the forested sand dunes and beech forest. Trails are open year round and eight miles are groomed for skiing in winter. The park features programs, exhibits and brochures on archeology, highlighting the importance of eight significant Native American villages, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, the nature center offers displays on ecology, geology and human history of the park. Programs for all ages are presented year round at the park.

Biking/Cycling in Door County
Door County's 100 miles of backroad biking have everything from trails through our state parks to country roads through fields and orchards. Biking is a great way to discover the Door. Free maps are available through the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Mountain bikers particularly enjoy the 15-mile Ahnapee Trail that connects Algoma with Sturgeon Bay. Families and couples enjoy biking on the wooded off-road trails at Peninsula State Park (eight miles), Newport State Park (13 miles), Potawatomi State Park (four miles). Two popular bike rides in the county are the Ridges Sanctuary Ride in June and the Door County Century Ride in September. Bring your bikes!

Cherry orchards
Door County has a history of cherry growing that dates back to the 1800s. Soil and weather conditions - warm days and cool nights - influenced by Lake Michigan and Green Bay have created an ideal situation for growing these delicious fruits. Today with around 2,000 acres of cherry orchards and another 500 acres of apple orchards, Door County is filled with blossoms in the spring and is richly decorated with the delicious fruits in the late summer and fall.
Montmorency cherries are usually picked from mid July to early/mid August. Early varieties of apple orchards, such as Paulareds, are harvested as early as late August. Golden Delicious are harvested through mid October.
Cherry and apple stands can be found along many of Door County's country roads in season. Picking your own apples and cherries can be a fun and tasty part of your visit to Door County.


Fill your senses with the dazzling colors, pungent smells and quiet sounds of nature in Door County this fall. Whether you’re enjoying the outdoors, exploring local farm markets or taking in one of the many colorful fall festivals, you’re sure to have a relaxing and memorable getaway in Door County. Fall colors generally begin to turn in mid-September and usually peak by mid-October.