The 13 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 9 guides that rank for "best places to visit in door county"
Named by 3 of 91. Sturgeon BayWisconsin, United StatesSuggested as a base, and it is where Potawatomi and Whitefish Dunes state parks are.The official itineraries call it the year-round getaway town of Door County.
Named by 3 of 92. Washington IslandWisconsin, United StatesEllison Bay is the suggested base for visiting Washington Island.Fall is named as a good time to taste the food of Door County and Washington Island.
Named by 2 of 93. Peninsula State ParkWisconsin, United StatesIn Fish Creek, with the Eagle Trail for views of Lake Michigan and the bluffs.One writer's favorite state park beaches are here and at Whitefish Dunes.
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4. Cave Point County Park
Wisconsin, United States
Near Jacksonport, minutes from Whitefish Dunes State Park, with cliff-shoreline views of Lake Michigan.
Also a good spot for a family picnic.
Named by 2 of 95. Sister BayWisconsin, United StatesA base with restaurants, shopping and parks close by.Has a creamery with goat cheeses, near the waterfront.
Named by 2 of 96. Baileys HarborWisconsin, United StatesAnclam Park there is one of the best places on the peninsula to catch the sunrise.A zipline outfit there runs three long lines over Ridges Sanctuary.
7. Whitefish Dunes State ParkWisconsin, United StatesOne of five state parks in the county, located in Sturgeon Bay, and cited for its beach.Pairs well with nearby Cave Point County Park in one visit.
8. Fish CreekWisconsin, United StatesHome to Peninsula State Park, and a base close to restaurants, shops and parks.
9. Ellison BayWisconsin, United StatesHome to Newport State Park, and the suggested base for Washington Island.
10. Newport State ParkWisconsin, United StatesOne of the five Door County state parks, in Ellison Bay.
11. Potawatomi State ParkWisconsin, United StatesOne of the five Door County state parks, in Sturgeon Bay.
12. Rock Island State ParkWisconsin, United StatesState park next to Washington Island.
13. JacksonportWisconsin, United StatesCave Point County Park is near this town.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name September to October as the best time to visit Door County.
Named by 3 of 91. Sturgeon BaySuggested as a base, and it is where Potawatomi and Whitefish Dunes state parks are.The official itineraries call it the year-round getaway town of Door County.
Named by 3 of 92. Washington IslandEllison Bay is the suggested base for visiting Washington Island.Fall is named as a good time to taste the food of Door County and Washington Island.
Named by 2 of 93. Peninsula State ParkIn Fish Creek, with the Eagle Trail for views of Lake Michigan and the bluffs.One writer's favorite state park beaches are here and at Whitefish Dunes.
