Peninsula State Park
Cliffs, a lighthouse and a golf course.
Door County
Wisconsin's Cape Cod: a thin peninsula of cherry orchards, lighthouses, fish boils and small harbor towns.
Fish Creek, Ephraim and Sister Bay line the sheltered bay side. On the lake side, Cave Point's limestone cliffs and Whitefish Dunes are a wilder sight. Don't miss a fish boil's flaming finish, or goats on the roof at Al Johnson's.
- Best Time
- June–October
- Time Needed
- 2–4 days
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Check before you go; hours vary by season
- Getting There
- About 2.5 hours by car north of Milwaukee.
What to See
1 of 4 are freeCave Point County Park
Waves crashing into limestone caves.
Door County Fish Boil
Dinner with a dramatic "boil-over".
Washington Island
A ferry over Death's Door strait.
Know Before You Go
- Summer and fall weekends book out early.
Where to Stay
Stay in Fish Creek or Ephraim.
Where to Eat
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Last checked 2026-11-02. Part of the Midwest list.