Door County
R
ecently I was invited to tour a
Great Lakes destination, and
while I didn't get to choose
where it was, I'm grateful that
someone did. I can now say
I've seen paradise.
Let me introduce you to your new dream
vacation. You'll find stunning state parks
with spectacular views, excellent cuisine of
all varieties, fascinating local culture and
history and access to hundreds of miles
of beautiful shoreline. Welcome to Door
County, Wis.
I recently took a tour of this garden pen-
insula and discovered there was much more
to see and do than I could possibly experi-
ence, even if I were to stay for months (and
I wish I could have). In my time there, I got
a taste of this unique community with its
rich maritime history and thriving artisan
scene.
Here I'll give you a peek into my Door
County experience with a sampling of the
places I toured. I highly recommend you
visit them the next time you find yourself in
the area.
STURGEON BAY, THURSDAY EVENING
Door County is an 80-mile long pen-
insula made up of 19 different villages,
each with its own unique character and
offerings. Sturgeon Bay is easily the most
active and bustling of the communities and
is considered the hub of the county. It also
offers a view of the horizon over the bay
A fresh view from the peninsula
By Annie Carbutt
DOOR COUNTY DOOR COUNTY
THE
Experience
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16 GREAT LAKES BOATING | JULY 2022
Photo by Dan Eggert
