1. Sister Bay Marina
Sister Bay Marina is located in the heart of beautiful Sister Bay, Door County, Wisconsin. It is surrounded by the lush, well maintained waterfront park, a popular spot for local events, a family picnic, swimming or enjoying a spectacular sunset over the water.
- The marina offers 40 transient slips, 100 seasonal slips and ten commercial slips suitable for boats up to 80 feet long and with 7 foot drafts.
- There are several restaurants within walking distance of the Marina.
- Boats can be connected to 30 and 50 amp electrical and water hook-ups. There is a free Wifi service for guests of the Marina.
10733 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay, WI 54234, Phone: 920-854-4457
Sister Bay Marina is 3 hours from Milwaukee.
2. Corner of the Past Museum
Corner of the Past Museum is a history museum in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. It started on a tiny piece of land, but with the help of the local community it grew into a large museum on seven acres of land, with 17 historic beautifully restored buildings.
- The main gallery occupies the old Anderson House and it has 15 galleries full of original artifacts, photos, videos and stories.
- The museum organizes a range of public events such as family fun crafts, butter-making courses, wood crafts, a scavenger hunt for kids with ice cream reward and much more.
- Volunteer docents are available to answer visitors’ questions.
- The museum also offers self-guided audio tours.
- Heritage Programs and Farmer & Craft Market are offered most Saturdays in season, with courses on rug making, blacksmithing, carving and painting.
- The market offers the best local fresh produce and other foods and crafts.
10310 Fieldcrest Road, Highway 57 at Country Lane, 1 mi. S of downtown Sister Bay, Sister Bay, WI 54234
Where to Eat in Sister Bay, WI
3. Door County Creamery
Door County Creamery is a charming cafe in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, where visitors can shop for artisanal goat cheeses, delicious fresh sandwiches and hand-made gelato. The shop is bright and friendly, with a few colorful tables where guests can enjoy their treats. There is also a range of other gourmet items for sale, some good quality wines and craft beers. The creamery makes cheese at their own farm just outside Sister Bay and they offer lunchtime tours of the farm. The tours start at the creamery and include transport to the farm, where guests learn about how the farm operates, how they make cheeses and about the life of their goats. A pleasant light walking tour of the farm includes encounters with their "daddy" goats, "mommy" goats and "baby" goats and tasting of their homemade goat milk, cheese, gelato and patio lunch.
10653 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay, WI 54234, Phone: 920-854-3388
Where to Eat
4. Waterfront Restaurant
Waterfront Restaurant is located on the shoreline of Green Bay in North Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Elegant and refined, Waterfront offers seasonally changing menu in the beautiful dining room where every table has the view of the marina and the ocean. Floor to ceiling windows make sunsets spectacular experience. It is even more breathtaking from the lovely outdoor space, with one of their signature cocktails or a glass of champagne. The food is prepared fresh daily and the menu depends on seasonal ingredients. The pastas are rolled by hand, the beef is cut specifically for the restaurant and the fish comes from the nearby waters or is flown in fresh from all over the world. The wine list is extensive and many wines are available by glass.
10947 WI-42, Sister Bay, WI 54234, Phone: 920-854-5491
5. Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik
A roof covered in sod and a couple of goats grazing on it are just some of many reasons to visit Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik in downtown Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Open in 1949 and run ever since by Al Johnson’s family, the restaurant is little piece of Sweden, with traditional log cabin exterior and cozy, spacious, unpretentious interior, perfect for family and friends’ gatherings. The food is traditional Swedish, with their famous meatballs and even more famous pancakes with lingonberries. Guests are invited to take a tour of the iconic restaurant and learn how to make authentic Swedish pancakes. The goats are well-taken care of and normally live in a cozy barn when they are not posing for tourists.
10698 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay, WI 54234, Phone: 920-854-2626
For Nature Buffs
6. Three Springs Nature Preserve
Covering 5.5 acres of protected land, the Three Springs Nature Preserve protects and showcases a critical habitat home to many species of threatened or endangered plants and animals. It provides a an ideal home for diving ducks, sandhill cranes and herons, many of which may be spotted as you make your way along a 1.7mile loop trails through the preserve. Due to the sensitive nature of the plants which surround you, visitors are requested to remain on the marked trails as they explore. You should be on the lookout for several rare species like Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly, dwarf lake iris and lady slipper.
Three Springs Nature Preserve, 10442 Three Springs Rd, Sister Bay, WI 54234, 920 746 1359
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