Area Activities

Bicycling

Vistor Bureau Biking and Hiking Page  Guide to biking in Door County including trail maps and bike rental sites.

Boating

Door County is a great place for boating. Lots of tree lined beaches, majestic bluffs and beautiful islands large and small. You can sail to Door County from any place on the Great Lakes or you can a rent boat locally.

Visitor Bureau Boating Page  List of rentals and marinas throughout Door County

Fishing

On open water or through the ice, Door County has some of the best fishing to be found in the Midwest.

Walleye, bass, brown trout, northern pike, lake trout, salmon, and pan fish can be found in abundance and record sizes in our lakes and streams. Bring your own boat and tackle or let one of many experienced charter captains put you in touch with trophy fun.

Visitor Bureau Fishing Page  Fishing calendar, daily fishing report and list of charter fishing providers.

Golfing

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 scenic golf courses as well. 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.

Door County Golf  Complete description of the 11 golf courses of Door County.

Islands

The Islands surrounding the Door County Peninsula make the county a boater’s dream. Drop anchor in a cove and take a swim or drop a line. Landlubbers can also get the island experience. No visit to Door County would be complete without a trip to our most famous island, Washington Island. Ferry across Death’s Door to an enchanting land of art, history, folklore and recreation. Don’t miss Door County’s northernmost State Park, Rock Island. Accessible only by boat, there are no vehicles allowed on the island making it the perfect spot to really get away from it all.

Vistor Bureau Island Page  List of all of the islands of Door County.

Lighthouses

Ten lighthouses protected the ships traversing the hazardous waters around Door County. Many are open to the public during the summer and fall and almost all are included in the May lighthouse walk.

Visitor Bureau Lighthouse Page  Map of Door County Lighthouses and listing of links to each of their pages and the Door County Maritime Museum.

Nightlife

From a nostalgic trip to the Skyway Drive In Movie Theater (know to the locals as “The Outdoor”) to great homegrown Rock & Roll Door County glows after sunset. Spend the evening ’t America’s Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theater, The Peninsula Players. The whole family will enjoy American Folklore Theatre’s original musical productions under the stars in Peninsula State Park. Catch a set or two of Homegrown Rock, Country or Blues at a restaurant or pub. As you can see, the choices are many.

Vistor Bureau Nightlife Page  Listing of many different types of nightlife activities of Door County

State and Local Parks

With five state parks, 18 county parks and countless local parks, Door County offers recreational opportunities from shore to shore.

Vistor Bureau Guide to State and Local Parks  List of activites available at the state and local parks of Door County

Theater

For those who love the performing arts, Door County offers too much to experience in one visit.

Peninsula Players has been delighting audiences since 1935 at its shoreline setting just south of Fish Creek. American Folklore Theatre offers musical theater under the stars in Peninsula State Park during the summer, and indoors with a popular fall series. From mid-July to mid-August, Door Shakespeare brings the Bard to life outdoors in the lush garden at Bjorklunden in Baileys Harbor. The Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek features headliner entertainment year-round. Third Avenue Playhouse offers year-round plays, concerts and performances by professionals and talented locals in the heart of downtown Sturgeon Bay. There are also great community theatre companies in the county including the Island Players founded in 1984 performing on Washington Island and Isadoora Theatre Company founded in 2001 performing countywide.

Vistor Bureau Performing and Visual Arts Page  This page has links to and descriptions of the theatres of Door County

Wineries and Breweries

Visit one or all of Door County’s wineries during your next journey to the Door Peninsula. Our 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 our local wineries? No problem - each of our wineries offers on-site sales in addition to tasting opportunities. Enjoy!

Vistor Bureau Wineries and Breweries Page  Map and listing of the wineries and breweries of Door County