The Best of Door County
Your guide to the good stuff in Door County.
Travel, Food, Shopping, and Things to Do
Door County is one of Wisconsin’s most memorable destinations, known for its charming waterfront towns, scenic shoreline, beautiful state parks, local restaurants, boutique shopping, cherry orchards, and year-round activities. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway, a summer vacation, a quiet off-season escape, or live here year-round, The Best of Door County is here to help you discover what to do, where to eat, where to stay, and what makes Door County special.
From Sturgeon Bay to Washington Island, Door County offers something for every traveler. You can hike coastal trails, enjoy a traditional fish boil, browse local shops, relax by the water, explore small-town main streets, and experience one of the most unique vacation spots in the Midwest.
Explore the best things to do in Door County, find top restaurants, discover local shopping, plan your lodging, and browse town-by-town guides that make trip planning easier.
Plan your Door County trip with our most helpful local guides:
Discover the best things to do in Door County. Complete guide to hiking, kayaking, lighthouses, wineries, fish boils, festivals, beaches, and shopping.
Complete Door County travel guide with things to do, best towns, top parks, dining, wineries, and seasonal activities to plan the perfect Wisconsin trip.
Plan the perfect Door County trip with this complete itinerary guide. From a one-day visit to a full week on the peninsula, here is exactly how to spend your time.
Discover the best restaurants in Door County including Fish Creek, Sister Bay, Ephraim, Egg Harbor, Baileys Harbor, and Sturgeon Bay dining favorites.
Discover the best shopping in Door County with this town-by-town guide to boutiques, local shops, deals, unique gifts, and must-visit stores in every town.
Looking for the best places to stay in Door County? This complete lodging guide covers hotels, inns, resorts, cabins, and campgrounds across the peninsula.
Discover the history of Door County fish boils, how the famous boil-over works, and the best places to experience this iconic Wisconsin tradition.
Door County Town Guides
- Sturgeon Bay, Door County: Restaurants, Museums, Golf, Shopping & More
- Sister Bay, Door County 2026: The Complete Visitor’s Guide
- Egg Harbor, Door County: Restaurants, Festivals, Lodging and Shopping
- Baileys Harbor: Best Things to Do, See, and Explore
- Ephraim, Door County: The Peninsula’s Quiet Village
- Fish Creek: Restaurants, Theater, Shopping, Lodging & More
- Washington Island, Door County: The Complete Visitor’s Guide
- Ellison Bay, Door County: Restaurants, Things to Do & More
Latest Articles
- Fall Fishing in Door County: What to Catch and How to Do It Right
Fall fishing in Door County means brown trout, walleye, and some of the best charter fishing of the year. Here is how to plan it. - Halloween in Door County
Halloween in Door County 2026: Jack O’Lantern Days, ghost tours, haunted pub crawl, corn maze, trick-or-treating, and where to stay. - Secondhand Shopping in Door County
The best thrift and secondhand shops in Door County, from Sunshine House and Green Door Thrift in Sturgeon Bay to Julie’s Upscale Resale and Bargains Unlimited in Sister Bay. - October in Door County
October in Door County 2026: fall color, Sister Bay Fall Fest, Lighthouse Festival, hiking, orchards, fish boils, and where to stay. - Door County Fall Colors 2026: Weekly Color Report and Complete Guide
When peak fall color hits Door County, the best scenic drives, hikes, viewpoints, festivals, and where to stay for the finest fall in the Midwest.