• Where is Sturgeon Bay located?
    • Sturgeon Bay is a city in Door County, Wisconsin, and serves as the county seat at the natural end of Sturgeon Bay.
  • What can visitors see at the Door County Maritime Museum?
    • The Door County Maritime Museum consists of four galleries, showcasing lighthouses, shipwrecks, model ships and boats, the area’s shipbuilding companies, and more.
  • What is special about Whitefish Dunes State Park?
    • Whitefish Dunes State Park was created to protect the fragile dune ecosystem on the eastern Door County Peninsula.
  • What is The Garden Door?
  • What type of performances does the Third Avenue Playhouse offer?
    • The Third Avenue Playhouse is one of Wisconsin’s top professional theaters, offering high-quality comedies, dramas, opera, and musicals.

Things to Do:

1. See an exhibit at the Door County Maritime Museum

See an exhibit at the Door County Maritime Museum
© Door County Maritime Museum

2. Go hiking in Whitefish Dunes State Park

Go hiking in Whitefish Dunes State Park
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3. See the fairie garden at The Garden Door

See the fairie garden at The Garden Door
© The Garden Door

4. See a play at Third Avenue Playhouse

See a play at Third Avenue Playhouse
© Third Avenue Playhouse

5. Step back in time at Heritage Village at the Creek

Step back in time at Heritage Village at the Creek
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6. Work out at the Crossfit Armati

Work out at the Crossfit Armati
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7. Check into the Inn at Cedar Crossing

Check into the Inn at Cedar Crossing
© Inn at Cedar Crossing

8. Have dinner at Door County Fire Company

Have dinner at Door County Fire Company
© Door County Fire Company


Best Time to Visit Places to Stay Top Activities
Spring (March-May) – Mild temperatures and blooming cherry blossoms. White Lace Inn – A charming bed-and-breakfast with historic charm. Explore Door County Maritime Museum – Learn about Sturgeon Bay’s rich nautical history.
Summer (June-August) – Warm and perfect for water activities. Stone Harbor Resort – A waterfront resort with scenic views. Go boating or kayaking on Sturgeon Bay – Enjoy the stunning Door County shoreline.
Fall (September-November) – Crisp air and beautiful fall foliage. Bridgeport Waterfront Resort – A cozy stay with great autumn scenery. Drive the Door County Coastal Byway – Experience breathtaking fall colors.
Winter (December-February) – Quiet, peaceful, and great for a cozy getaway. Snug Harbor Inn – A comfortable stay near winter attractions. Ice fishing on Sturgeon Bay – A popular winter tradition.


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