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Door County Guide

Our personal recommendations — the places we return to, the things we'd tell a friend.

Curated by Martina

The Insider's Door County

We've been coming to Door County since the late 1990s and living here for years. These are the places we actually go, the things we genuinely love, and the experiences we hope our guests discover too.

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Eat & Drink

Where we actually go

Restaurant · Baileys Harbor
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Coffee · Fish Creek
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Winery · Door County
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Things to Do

Experiences worth planning around

Outdoor · All Season
Kayaking on Kangaroo Lake
The lake right outside Carraigeen is perfect for a morning paddle. Calm, quiet, and extraordinary at sunrise.
Baileys HarborMorningAll abilities
We've paddled this lake hundreds of times and it never gets old.
Hiking · Peninsula State Park
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Fish Creek2–3 hours
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Culture · Sister Bay
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Nature

What Door County is really about

Geology · Baileys Harbor
The Niagara Escarpment
The same ancient limestone ridge that forms Niagara Falls runs beneath Door County — and right under the garden of our Baileys Harbor home.
Baileys HarborAll year
When I first learned the bluff behind our home was part of the Niagara Escarpment, it completely changed how I see this place.
Wildlife · Fall
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Family

The things our own children loved

Family · All ages
Swimming & Fishing on Kangaroo Lake
Our children grew up on this lake. Calm, protected waters — perfect for young swimmers, wonderful for fishing from the shore.
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This is exactly what we came back for, year after year. Let your children be children here.
Family · Summer
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Suggested Itineraries

Not sure how to spend your days? Here are some of our favourite ways to experience Door County — shaped by years of living and exploring here. Use them as a starting point, not a schedule.

The Perfect Weekend

Two days, the highlights, no rushing

2 Days
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A Week in Door County

For those who want to go slow and see everything

7 Days
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Fall Colour Weekend

October in Door County is extraordinary

Seasonal · Fall
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Family Days Out

Keeping everyone happy, all ages

Families
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More itineraries coming — including a winter escape guide and a romantic weekend for two.

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We're Here to Help

Our Concierge

We want your stay to be effortless. If there's something you'd like arranged, suggested, or taken care of before you arrive — just ask. This is what being a guest of ours actually means.

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Restaurant Reservations

Door County's best tables book up fast, especially in summer and fall. We can recommend the right place for your occasion and help you get a table.

Special occasions · Anniversary dinners · Family groups · Wine pairings
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Grocery Recommendations

We'll point you to the best local shops, farm stands, and markets so you arrive knowing exactly where to stock up — from fresh local produce to the best bakery in town.

Local farm stands · Best butcher · Fresh fish · Farmers markets · Specialty shops · Where to find Door County cherry products
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Activity Bookings

From kayak hire on Kangaroo Lake to guided hikes, fishing charters, cycling routes and sailing trips — we know who to call and can arrange it for you.

Kayak & paddleboard hire · Fishing charters · Guided hikes · Bike rentals · Sailing
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Special Occasions

Celebrating something during your stay? Tell us. We'll help make it memorable — from a simple welcome touch to something more elaborate, arranged around your plans.

Anniversaries · Birthdays · Proposals · Family milestones · Reunions
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Local Knowledge

Sometimes you just want to ask someone who actually lives here. The hidden beach, the market that only runs Saturday mornings, the best spot for the sunset. That's what we're for.

Hidden gems · Seasonal events · Quiet spots · Local market days · Sunset spots

"Tell us what would make your stay perfect. We'll do our best to make it happen."

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Live Conditions

Door County Today

Current weather in Baileys Harbor — updated in real time.

Checking the weather over the bluff…

Four Seasons

Door County All Year

Every season here is genuinely different — and genuinely worth it. This is a place to return to.

Spring
Cherry blossoms, wildflowers, the quiet before summer arrives
Summer
Long days, warm water, full sail on Green Bay
Autumn
The most extraordinary fall color in the Midwest
Winter
Snow-quiet, frozen lakes, fires burning, total peace