DOOR COUNTY, Wisconsin - A Great Lakes Getaway Back to the Simple Life

Published 2023-09-09
We show Baileys Harbor(2:52), Sturgeon Bay(4:13), Egg Harbor(9:36), Ephraim(10:30), Sister Bay(12:38), Washington Island(14:50), Ellison Bay(19:55), Fish Creek(22:32)

EQUIPMENT USED
Canon R7 Camera with 18-150mm Lense amzn.to/3P81c33
Kurgo Dog Backpack amzn.to/44NUBjQ

BOAT TOURS & PARASAILING
Sail Sturgeon Bay(5:27) www.SailSturgeonBay.com
Bella Sailing Cruises(11:20) 9993 N Water St, Ephraim
Wisconsin Water Wings Parasailing(11:38) 9993 Water St S, Ephraim
Sister Bay Scenic Boat Tours(12:12)&(14:10) 10707 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay
Island Clipper Ferry(14:50) 12731 WI-42, Ellison Bay
Washington Island Ferry(15:00) 215 WI-42, Ellison Bay

RENTALS
Door County Boat Rentals(6:28) www.DoorCountyBoatRentals.com
PeninsulaKayakCompany(7:57) 6300 WI Hwy 57, Sturgeon Bay
South Shore Pier Boat Rentals(11:31) 9993 Water St S, Ephraim
Sister Bay Boat & Jet Ski(14:17) 10707 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay
Annie's Island Moted Rentals(16:15) 288 Lobdell Point Rd, Washington
Island Adventure Company(16:41) 164 Green Bay Rd, Washington

CHERRY TOUR
Cherry Tour(16:50) WisFerry.com/Cherry-Train-Tours

PARKS & BEACHES
Sturgeon Bay Canal Nature Preserve(4:56) 2499 S Lake Michigan Dr, Sturgeon Bay
Cave Point County Park(7:11) 5360 Schauer Rd, Sturgeon Bay
Whitefish Dunes State Park(8:11) 3275 Clark Lake Rd, Sturgeon Bay
Sister Bay Bch Park(13:55) 2362 Mill Rd, Sister Bay
Ellison Bluff State Natural Area(14:39) 1 Ellison Bluff Rd, Ellison Bay
Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm(17:38) 1350 Airport Rd, Washington
Mountain Tower Park(18:14) 1641 Mountain Rd, Washington
School House Beach(18:48) 1824 Washington Harbor Rd, Washington
Peninsula State Park(20:44) 9462 Shore Rd, Fish Creek

FOOD
Sonny's Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria(5:48) 129 N Madison Ave, Sturgeon Bay
Starboard Brewing Company(6:55) 151 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay
Door County Fire Company(6:59) 38 S 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay
Door County Brewing Company(8:53) 8099 WI Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor
Harbor Fish Market & Grille(8:59) 8080 WI Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor
Big Easy Bagel & Beignet(9:40) 7755 WI-42, Egg Harbor
Shipwrecked Brew Pub(10:00) 7791 WI-42 Egg Harbor
Casey's BBQ & Smokehouse(10:14) 7855 WI-42, Egg Harbor
Wilson's Restaurant(11:08) 9990 Water St S, Ephraim
Husby's Food & Spirits(13:08) 10641 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay
Door County Creamery(13:18) 10653 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay
Al Johnson's & Stabbur Beer Gdn(13:26) 10698 Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay
Boathouse on the Bay(14:23) 10716 Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay
Island Pizza(17:06) 262 Lobdell Point Rd, Washington
The Point Grille(17:10) 106 Green Bay Rd, Washington
Albatross Drive-In(17:18) 777 Main Rd, Washington
KK Fiske Restaurant & Granary Saloon(12:25) 1177 Main Rd, Washington
Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm(17:38) 1350 Airport Rd, Washington
Old Post Office Restaurant(20:15) 10040 N Water St, WI-42, Ephraim

LIGHTHOUSES & MUSEUMS
Cana Island Lighthouse(2:52) 8800 E Cana Island Rd, Baileys Harbor,
Sturgeon Bay Canal Light(4:38) 2501 Canal Rd, Sturgeon Bay
North Pierhead Light(4:48) 2501 Canal Rd, Sturgeon Bay
Sherwood Point Lighthouse(5:12) 4500 Sherwood Point Rd, Sturgeon Bay
Door County Maritime Museum(6:04) 120 N Madison Ave, Sturgeon Bay
Pottawatomie Lighthouse(18:31) Rock Island
Eagle Bluff Lighthouse(21:07) 10249 Shore Rd, Fish Creek

GOLF & MIN GOLF
Pirates Cove Adventure Golf(14:31) 2502 S Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay
Deer Run Golf Course(19:26) 1885 Michigan Rd, Washington
Peninsula State Park Golf Course(20:38) 9890 Shore Rd, Ephraim

COFFEE / ICE CREAM
A Little Bit of Coffee(3:50) 6332 WI Hwy 57, Jacksonport
Big Easy Bagel & Beignet(9:40) 7755 WI-42, Egg Harbor
Grumpy's Ice Cream & Popcorn(10:10) 7849 WI-42, Egg Harbor

LODGING
Baileys Sunset Motel & Cottages(3:25) 8404 WI Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor
Dejardin's Island Cottages(19:16) 1176 Main Rd, Washington

All Comments (21)
  • @aex728
    I love door county. I'm so glad you decided to come visit my state and one of its most beautiful areas. I'm also glad Bella got to enjoy this gem of a place before her unfortunate passing. She had one of the greatest friend and owner a dog could ever ask for. My late condolences to you. You are a wonderful, kind, and big-hearted person, Randy. Thank you for being such a joy to us.
  • @tigerphid9677
    There is no other place in the world like the Great Lakes. We Americans are so lucky...
  • @maestro-zq8gu
    You're a great narrator I think big things are ahead for you.
  • @sethmcnick
    Excellent video!! I've been watching Door county videos all day in preparation for a vacation next week. Yours is the best!! Thank you for all of the prices and information added to each stop!
  • @SuzieG.9370
    Living in northern Illinois, I’ve heard of Door Co, WI, but had no idea it was that big and so much to see and do. Looks like a lovely laid back summer get away. Great video! And all the info in the description box is very helpful to everyone. 👍🏼😀
  • Thank you Randy. You are such a great teller. You describe what you see so perfectly I enjoy it a lot. Thank you so much for making our lives so much nicer. There are so many places to visit and enjoy and you sure represent the US so great. Bless you and Bella for everything you do. Hi to Bella with love.
  • I go here every year. It is so incredible and I’m so grateful to come here every summer, it never disappoints
  • @mikegerardtyson764
    Дуже круто і по домашньому затишно ✌️👍🌻💙💛
  • Thank you for your great video. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to visit Door County, but now I definitely will because of your very informative video.
  • @keithsanders7974
    Well done. I’ve been coming to door county since the 60s. Last summer in 2023 we finally bit the bullet and built a house in sister Bay. Make sure you hit one of the breweries in door county. My favorite is the Peach barn brewery in Sister Bay. Tell them Keith sent you.
  • @bergyboys
    You did a great job representing beautiful Door County! Got to see my boat in Sister Bay Marina!
  • @dansteuer1411
    I’ve gone each year for the past 17 years and have found something new each time! Favorite vacation spot for sure! Props to shouting out big easy. Such a good breakfast place! I’m also excited cuz they are reopening fireside which is their lunch and dinner place that is also excellent. Great video!
  • @badguy5554
    I'm SHOCKED at how much information you were able to pack into your short Door Country exploratory tour. What a great job!
  • @corelywelch6503
    Lavender is grown on Washington Island, but Door County is America's Cherryland. I grew up in Sturgeon Bay, graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School. I
  • @badguy5554
    One thing one should see on Washington Island is the Swedish Stave Church, a replica of the ones in Medieval Sweden. It was built by artisans from that country and is affiliated with the Lutheran Church just down the board walk, along the road. Also, near Fish Creek is the Penninsula Players Playhouse. I believe one of the oldest summer stock theaters in the country? Very entertaining performances up to the end of October. And speaking of the end of October...In my opinion that's the best time to see the colors of the autumn leaves.
  • @mikeannen4458
    I'm from Wisconsin, about 2 hours away. I haven't been there since I was a kid. After this very informative video, I will be taking a road trip there this summer in my convertible Mustang. Thanks for the insite.
  • Been going to DC since 1987 and it’s a hidden treasure…..thanks Randy!