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Navigating the Door Door County State Pottawatomie Louisiana Lighthouse Washington NAVIGATING THE DOOR Harbor ACCESSIBLE DOOR R R W Door County is a serene Midwestern oasis which boasts miles of Warm hospitality, a range of recreation, dining, entertainment, and scenic roadways alongside 300 miles of tranquil shoreline. Navi- more await visitors of all ages and mobility limitations. Enjoy a W gate the area onboard a guided tour by land or boat for a glimpse day in the sun with accessible trails, picnic areas, and shoreline into the history, culture, and geography of the area. If you’re feel- fishing at area a number of State and County parks. Tour wineries, W ing adventurous, grab a map and meander along the Door County museums, galleries, or take a boat cruise. Enjoy an evening of Coastal Byway which stretches from just north of Sturgeon Bay all award-winning theatre or live music after a day of shopping or the way to Northport where the Washington Island Ferry is located. sightseeing along 300 miles of unforgettable shoreline. Expand Cross the narrow passage between the Peninsula and Washington your palate and entice your senses with a culinary scene featuring R I Island onboard the ferry for a day or more of rest and relaxation traditional favorites, contemporary creations, and everything in far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. When it’s time to between. From Southern Door to Washington Island, Door County is Washington Plum Island head back, travel south along the byway through Jacksonport to a unique and memorable getaway for ALL to enjoy. Fleetwing Range Lights Island reach Sturgeon Bay. As you travel, a fusion of history, culture, ex- Ferry Route Ferry Route Pilot Island ceptional cuisine, shopping, entertainment, and recreation make Gills Lighthouse for a memorable experience. Why wait? Plan a trip and explore Rock I the Door. Regardless of the season, it’s a sight to behold and an Pilot Island adventure to be treasured. Wrecks Ellison Bay I NP Rowleys DOOR COUNTY STATE AND COUNTY PARKS Bay Meridian STATE PARKS Chambers Island Newport State Park Lighthouse Sister Bay Island Drive ZZ 920-854-2500 R 475 County Hwy NP, Ellison bay Eagle Bluff I Open daily 6am - 11pm Lighthouse Ephraim Peninsula State Park I 920-868-3258 R Q Hwy 42, Fish Creek Open daily 6am - 11pm R Potawatomi State Park Fish 42 920-746-2890 Creek I 3740 Park Dr, Sturgeon Bay Carrington R A Open daily 6am - 11pm 57 F Frank Rock Island State Park Hat Island O’Connor 920-847-2235 Q North of Jackson Harbor, Washington Island Not accessible in winter Cana Island R Lighthouse EE I Baileys Baileys Harbor Whitefish Dunes State Park Harbor Range Lights R Baileys 920-823-2400 E E Summit Rd Old Baileys Harbor Harbor Light 3275 Clark Lake Rd, Sturgeon Bay R I A Open daily Nov - Apr, 6am - 8pm Egg Harbor Christina Nilsson COUNTY PARKS 42 Ahnapee State Trail, Sturgeon Bay T Baileys Harbor Ridges, Baileys Harbor R Cana Island, Baileys Harbor Cave Point, Jacksonport V Chaudoir’s Dock, Namur Door Bluff Headlands, Ellison Bay I Jacksonport Ellison Bluff, Ellison Bay Frank E. Murphy, Egg Harbor LAKE MICHIGAN Forestville Dam, Forestville I George K. Pinney, Sturgeon Bay Carlsville T 57 John Miles, Sturgeon Bay Lily Bay Park, Sturgeon Bay GREEN BAY R Lyle Harter-Matter Sanctuary, Jacksonport WD Meridian, Jacksonport Bullhead Point P HH Wrecks George K. Percy Johnson, Washington Island Pinney I County Park 42 Information Robert La Salle, Sturgeon Bay Sherwood Pt Lighthouse P Robert Carmody, Little Sturgeon Beaches Sugar Creek, Namur County/State Parks B HH Tornado Memorial Park, Southern Door Boat Ramp T Lighthouse M 3rd Ave Louisiana St. T John Miller Airport 4th Ave.County SB 4th Ave.Park PD R I Michigan St. TT Ferry Route Juniper St C Madison Ave. Oregon St. CC Utah St. Maple St. Municipality Boarders I Drive Park C I MM Door County TT 42 Visitor Bureau Ave Neenah Sturgeon Bay Ship 57 Canal Lighthouse Sturgeon Bay O U North Pierhead Light N S R I See our interactive map on-line: www.doorcounty.com/plan-your-trip/interactive-map DK K 42 R H R H C N DK Brussels N OO 57 XC 42 U D DoorCounty.com | 800.527.3529 | [email protected] D 1015 Green Bay Road • PO Box 406 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Y O J 57 J J R C D Forestville S X X.
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