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What you are reading: Things to See, Do & Eat in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin This Weekend
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Wisconsin is home to the hidden treasure of Ellison Bay, which sits on the edge of Lake Michigan and has a pretty happening tourist season between May and October. The incredible landscape of Ellison Bay offers hiking, fishing, sight-seeing and more, and when those activities make visitors hungry, local restaurants more than meet the demand. History and tradition also run deep in Ellison Bay, adding airs of mystery and excitement to the city, which sits on the Door Peninsula, named after the waterway nearby, Death’s Door. Whether it is serenity or intrigue you’re seeking, Ellison Bay will not disappoint. Ellison Bay is 3 hours from Milwaukee (191.4 miles via I-43 N and WI-57 N). Dine at Blue Bear Ellison Bay, Hügel Haus, La Cocina Catering LLC and The Vault.
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