Door County

Door County is a 75-mile-long and 10-mile wide peninsula packed with fun and exciting attractions among beautiful scenery. You’ll enjoy their fruit orchards, antique shops, quaint art galleries, and picturesque little fishing villages that line the coast. Today’s trip will take us across Minnesota and Wisconsin, taking our usual breaks and an included lunch along the way. By late afternoon we’ll arrive at our destination in Door County for a three-night stay in Sturgeon Bay. (L)

Rise and shine! Today is packed with unforgettable experiences across the Door County Peninsula. We begin at Cave Point County Park, where Lake Michigan’s waves have carved dramatic limestone cliffs and underwater caves. Then, enjoy a piano concert by Dan Meunier in a charming one-room schoolhouse. Next, we visit the Bjorklunden Stave Chapel, a quaint gem modeled after Norway’s Lillehammer Chapel, adorned with frescoes and wood carvings. Lunch is served at Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik, famous for its authentic cuisine—and goats grazing on the sod roof! In the afternoon, we tour Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, perched 76 feet above Green Bay. Restored to its historic glory, the lighthouse offers sweeping views and stories from its keepers who served from 1868 to 1926.  Later, enjoy free time in Founder’s Square, Fish Creek’s cozy hub of galleries, gift shops, candy stores, music, ice cream, and more.We wrap up the day with a classic Door County tradition… a fish boil at Pelletier’s Restaurant. Watch as whitefish, potatoes, and onions are boiled over an open fire - culminating in a dramatic boil-over! Then, settle in for a hearty meal before returning to our hotel in Sturgeon Bay. (B) (L) (D)

This morning, our local guide will meet us at the hotel to direct our driver through scenic fruit orchards, small family farms, and charming fishing villages. At the northern tip of the peninsula in Northport, we’ll board a ferry and cruise across the legendary “Death’s Door Strait” to Washington Island, learning the origins of Door County’s name along the way. On the island, we’ll relax at Schoolhouse Beach, a peaceful, stone-covered shoreline, stroll through Fragrant Isle with fragrant lavender fields, visit the historic Stavkirke Church, inspired by Norwegian architecture and enjoy a delicious, included lunch. Before departing, we’ll stop at Mann’s Mercantile, a beloved family-owned shop offering apparel, souvenirs, homemade cream & butter fudge, and a little something for everyone. Back on the mainland, we’ll arrive at Seaquest Orchards for a guided driving tour through their historic orchards. A staff member will share stories about the orchard’s roots, dating back to the early 1900s when Anders Seaquest planted his first trees. This multi-generational family business grows and processes its own products locally. You’ll have time to browse their market and pick up fresh, delicious treats. Our day concludes at Log Den, a handcrafted log cabin-style restaurant nestled in the woods. Enjoy a cozy buffet-style dinner in this warm, welcoming retreat. (B) (L) (D)

After experiencing a fun-filled vacation to Door County, we’ll pack up our pleasant memories and say farewell. But before we leave the area, we’ll stop at Renard’s Cheese Shop for some cheese sampling and a little more shopping! We will travel through the rural countryside of Wisconsin with the usual meal stops en route. We will arrive back in Kerkhoven by early evening. (B) (L)