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Experience Sturgeon Bay

Experience All The Reasons and All The Seasons

Experiencing Sturgeon Bay, Door County is different for each person. Some come for the unimaginable beauty of the water or wildlife. Some travel here for the artisans, the galleries and the burgeoning fine art scene. Others come for the slice of small town Americana so unique to the Upper Midwest. But everyone remembers their first time in Sturgeon Bay and relives a piece of that magic every time they return.

The reasons for each return are too numerous to count. Each journey is an adventure, each adventure brings memories that inspire yet another return. Savoring a one of a kind fish boil on a cool summer’s night. Gliding down park trails on a mountain bike, letting the wind whistle in your ears. Discovering that perfect gift in one of the many specialty shops that call Sturgeon Bay, Door County home. Each and every trip makes you want to stay even longer.

Sturgeon Bay’s festive seasons bring countless reasons to come time and again, year round. We invite you to discover each category and start your own checklist of all the experiences that make Sturgeon Bay the destination for Door County.

Explore Historic Sturgeon Bay on Foot

Historic Sturgeon Bay, Door County offers a unique opportunity for visitors to take a walking tour of some of the most beautiful neighborhoods and shops in Wisconsin. This Old House magazine even named one Sturgeon Bay neighborhood to its “Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011.” Historic homes, remarkable architecture, and even some little known tid-bits of history await your evening stroll.

Download a Historic Walking Tour map (PDF).

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  • Mar
    17
    St. Patrick’s Day Parade
    The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, and "greening" of O'Sturgeon Bay, takes place Saturday, March 17th at 11:00 a.m.
  • Apr
    26-29
    Groovin’ Sisterhood Weekend
    Sturgeon Bay Welcomes You! Experience a friendly atmosphere, great shops, unique restaurants, and cozy lodging! Come celebrate with other women…
  • May
    26-27
    Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair
    A fantastic weekend and kick off to the summer art festivals. The Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair takes place in…
  • Jul
    4
    Sturgeon Bay Celebrates!
    Always on the actual Fourth of July, Sturgeon Bay Celebrates is Door County’s most grand display of fireworks.
  • Jul
    14
    Jazz on Jefferson Street Festival
    Stroll along Jefferson Street as our summer celebration takes to the street. Enjoy live music, strolling entertainers, children's activities, food…