RV Traveler's

Roadmap to Door County Byways

You'll marvel at Door County Coastal Byway's natural beauty. With scenic vistas of Lake and the Niagara Escarpment bluffs, dense forest areas and shore-side towns, this byway is the perfect choice for a relaxing scenic drive. You can also stop at three state parks and several lighthouses. 1

Highlights & Facts For The

Ideal Experience View along the shore of Whitefish Dunes State Park.

Trip Length: Roughly 200 miles

Best Time To Go: Year-round but best in summer for water activities and in fall for spectacular foliage.

Must See Nearby Attractions:

The Door County "fish boil" (outdoor cooking tradition featured at many restaurants

Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame (Green Bay)

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Traveler's Notes

Point Beach State Forest

The route offers a range of resources and activities with scenic vistas of , the Bay of Green Bay and the Niagara Escarpment bluffs, as well as dense forest, agricultural lands, and quaint shore-side towns and villages.

Situated between Lake Michigan and Green Bay, the Door County Peninsula has 298 miles of shoreline and is peaked by a series of islands and stretch of water named the Death's Door Strait. With lush forests and unique rock formations enhanced by the Niagara Escarpment, the geography and ecology of Door County makes it easy to find a treasure at every turn.

At Red Banks you will get your first look at the grand view overlooking Green Bay. A historical marker here commemorates the visit of French explorer Jean Nicolet in 1634. Nicolet had been dispatched from to locate a convenient route to Asia--Nicolet was an emissary of Governor of New . After paddling more than 1000 miles through the Straights of Mackinac and on to Lake Michigan, Nicolet was convinced he had reached .

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What To See Along the Way

Potawatomi State Park Washington Island Sturgeon Bay Whitefish Dunes State Park Ephraim Baileys Harbor Sister Bay Algoma Gills Rock Point Beach State Forrest

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Facts & More Information To Plan Your Trip!

Ephraim, WI

Potawatomi State Park: A 1,225-acre state park northwest of the city of Sturgeon Bay.

Sturgeon Bay: Its Michigan Street Bridge (also known as Steel Bridge) is an iconic landmark for visitors passing through.

Whitefish Dunes State Park: This day-use park preserves the most substantial sand dunes on the western shore of Lake Michigan.

Baileys Harbor: Wake up to the best sunrise views in Door County. Build a sand castle on the sandy beaches or curl up with a good book and listen to waves crash on the shore.

Sister Bay: From swimming in the waters of Green Bay to picnics near the shore, visitors love to utilize Sister Bay's 1900 feet of public waterfront.

Gills Rock: Discover everything from the Maritime Museum to fishing charters.

Washington Island: Located six miles off the tip of the Door County Peninsula.

Newport State Park: Protecting 11 miles of shoreline on Lake Michigan, Newport is Wisconsin's only wilderness-designated state park.

Ephraim: Located across Eagle Harbor from Peninsula State Park.

Peninsula State Park: This state park features eight miles of Green Bay shoreline.

Algoma: This quaint community is Nestled on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Point Beach State Forest: Located along 6 miles of the Lake Michigan coast.

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