Sturgeon Bay

Sturgeon Bay is the largest town in Door County, a Wisconsin peninsula surrounded by the waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan. The character of the town is rooted in its maritime and shipbuilding history. Begin your visit at the Maritime Museum, where you will learn about Door County's contribution of NAVY ships during WWII. Spend an afternoon touring one or all of Sturgeon Bay's three lighthouses: Sherwood Point, Sturgeon Bay Canal Station, and North Pierhead. Take a walk down to the Michigan Street bridge to see the various types of ships and tugboats that visit the port.

Fishing is important to the Sturgeon Bay community, so partaking in a traditional fish boil or dining in an authentic Supper Club will make you feel at home. Check out the boutiques and shops on the West Side, Jefferson Street, and Third Avenue, where you can find one-of-a-kind arts and gifts. Cave Point County Park is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Sturgeon Bay. It is a small neighborhood park with trails leading to picturesque, jagged limestone cliffs overlooking Lake Michigan. Spend your evenings watching the sunset at Sunset Park or nearby Potawatomi State Park, where the area's natural landscape has been preserved. You can stay at a lodge like the Bay Shore Inn, which is right on the waterfront and close to everything.