7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
10 people
English
Discover the best of Door County, Wisconsin as you embark on a day trip to the area’s top landmarks. Join a small group and spend the day exploring outdoor areas like Whitefish Dunes State Park, Cave Point County Park, and Ellison Bluff. Other points of interest include Sturgeon Bay, Egg Harbor, Sister Bay, Ephraim, and Baileys Harbor.
See the working Coast Guard Station located where the Sturgeon Bay Canal meets Lake Michigan. Travelers are able to walk onto the station grounds to get a look at the Canal Light and down the 1000 foot pier leading to the Pierhead Lighthouse with its distinctive deep red color and amazing view of Lake Michigan.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Travelers will walk along the rocky banks of Lake Michigan’s Whitefish Bay and witness the amazing sand dunes which are the state park’s treasure.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
A definite must see in Door County, Cave Point offers amazing views of Lake Michigan from the magnificent rock formations that the caves of Cave Point are carved from. Truly an experience that is different every time you visit. Learn about the Niagra Escarpment and why this county is so darn rocky! Take some pictures with the best natural framing available. Hike down some of the root and rock infested trails to see vent holes and if it’s windy, try not to get wet.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Once the seat of Door County, Bailey’s Harbor is steep in Door County History. Learn about the founding of Door County and the story of how the Ridge’s Sanctuary became a protected treasure. Walk the boardwalk connecting the Bailey’s Harbor Range Lights and see the bird cage lighthouse.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Washington Island Ferry leaves from Northport Pier. The ferry offers rides across Death’s Door to Washington Island. From the beach off of the pier travelers will be able to view the ferry in addition to the Plum, and Pilot Lighthouses. Part of the fun of Northport Pier is getting there because this is where the infamous curvy road is located.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
This is the heart of Door County Cherry Country and if it’s open when we pass by, we won’t be passing by. The place to go for anything cherries in Door County, they have a great selection of premade pies, fillings, preserves, and treats ready to eat. Travelers will also get to see some of the orchards that the family maintains.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Travelers will have a scenic drive down a tree canopied road that sneaks back to a little park which is perched on a massive bluff overlooking Green Bay. Visitors can walk down the stepped path to an overlook which is literally perched out on the sheer face of a rather high cliff overlooking the bay as far as you can see. Stunning views and a little thrilling if your brave enough to go out to the main viewpoint for a look. But fear not, there are plenty of great views available from just about everywhere.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
A narrated drive through the popular village of Sister Bay. Home to Scandinavian culture, a beautiful shore front, and quaint little shops.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
As we drive through Ephraim, visitors will see the amazing view of Eagle Harbor which the town sits next to. Ephraim is an amazingly pretty town with an old time hamburger and ice cream shop, some unique galleries, and scenic views to spare.
• Admission Ticket Free
See the recently restored memorial pole which marks the grave of Simon Onanguisse Kahquados, the last Chief of the Potawatomi.
• Admission Ticket Free
We will stop at the lighthouse no matter what. However, if you wish to go in and walk around, there is a small fee which is not included in our day trip; see exclusions. Viewing the lighthouse from the outside is free and you are able to get right up to it. There are also some great views of the bay from outside the lighthouse.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Peninsula State Park is another Door County Must See. Travelers will be driven down the beautifully tree canopied roadways that twist through the park. The main stops in the park will be the Eagle Tower, Sven’s Bluff, and the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. There may be other smaller stops and excursions depending on group interests.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Take in Fish Creek which was voted by Forbes to be one of the 15 prettiest small towns in the country. See the original Founder’s Square, visit the harbor and Sunset Beach. Drive along Millionaire’s Row and see the best place to have breakfast in America according to Good Morning America.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
In town one will find food, distilleries, shops galore, the original Cupula House built by the founder Levi Thorp, a Native American Museum which was home to Chief Roy Oshkosh, the last Chief of the Menominee people. Finally before we leave, at the top of the hill on the edge of the village is a winery and free cheese tasting if our group is so inclined.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
With a stop in Carlsville, travelers can visit a winery and/or the largest coffee roaster in the County, or both.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
A stop at the George K. Pinney County Park to view the Sherwood Point Lighthouse which sits directly across the Sturgeon Bay Canal. Additionally, see the opening of the Sturgeon Bay Canal as it breaks off from the Bay of Green Bay.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
As we enter Sturgeon Bay, travelers will see the Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding Company and any ships that are currently being built, repaired, or waiting in dock. Hear about the local shipbuilding history of the city and cross both of the draw bridges spanning the canal downtown. To cap it off, check out the best main (Third) street of shops anywhere in Door County while also seeing galleries, and places to eat and drink. And how can we forget the maritime museum, the Coast Guard Ship the Mobile Bay, and the Grainery.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Experience the new tower overlooking Eagle Harbor and Green Bay. A ramp to the top of the newly built 60 foot tower is completely ADA accessible and is about as stunning as the tower itself.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
See the Bay of Green Bay from Sven’s Bluff which sits atop a 633 foot bluff in Peninsula State Park. One of the most panoramic views of the bay.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included