Door County Island

Door county wisconsin 421 nebraska street sturgeon bay wisconsin 54235 phone.

Door county island.

Well attended market every tuesday starting june through october as weather permits at lakeside park lakeside park right on the lakeshore corner of hwy 57 and county v. The journey to door county s washington island begins with a scenic ferry ride over crystal blue waters. Door county this spit of the niagara escarpment is truly a dynamic bit of land in history in culture in nature i ve spent a large chunk of my life traversing and exploring this peninsula noticing here and there the dots of land on the horizon. Once ashore tour shops and galleries visit a lavender farm or stroll the limestone rocks on schoolhouse beach.

And beyond that is the county s northernmost park. From boating and kayaking to fishing and swimming door county s 35 named islands make this area a water lover s dream. See 23 480 traveler reviews and photos of door county tourist attractions. Find what to do today this weekend or in october.

It starts with a five mile ferry ride across the once treacherous waters of death s door where green bay and lake michigan meet. On april 27 2006 a new era began for cana island. The largest and most famous of all 35 is washington island which is accessed by taking a ferry across death s door strait to an enchanting land of art history folklore and recreation. Your journey to washington island begins as you drive or walk onto the ferry and enjoy a scenic five.

Book your tickets online for the top things to do in door county wisconsin on tripadvisor. Door county wi. The bureau of land management transferred ownership of the land free of charge to the county of door to be used as a park as well as to preserve the lighthouse while allowing public access to it. Locally sourced produce fruit bakery meat eggs and other products from local door county farms home kitchens orchards and gardens.

Adventure island horseshoe island detroit island. The washington island ferry is a vital year round mode of transportation crossing death s door passage on the way to the island. Once ashore embark on a tour of one of a kind shopping and eating hosted by the 600 one of a kind residents who call the island home. For more adventure hop on a ferry to remote rock island state park for hiking and camping.

We have reviews of the best places to see in door county. Live the island life. Washington island is a 22 square mile year round home to over 700 people and a destination for thousands of visitors annually. Cana island lighthouse was listed in the national register of historic places in 1976.