Winter - I Have a Week
On the water
- Take in the astounding sights and sounds of massive Great Lakes freighters maneuvering through the ship canal on their way to winter layup
Attractions
- Learn about Door County history at the Door County Maritime Museum and Miller Art Museum
- Explore a favorite food of Door County with a stop at award-winning cheesemaker Renards Cheese
- Indoor theater at Third Avenue Playhouse or Rogue Theater
- Explore Sturgeon Bay’s ART offerings: galleries and districts stimulate your brain’s right side, and make for enlightening shopping and gifts
- Tour and experience Sturgeon Bay and Door County on an authentic trolley tour
- Visit the U.S. Coast Guard Canal Station lighthouses and stop at lookout points for views of the canal
In the great indoors
- Bowling, darts and old fashioned tavern games
- Hearty, warming food and drinks
- Local art galleries and districts feature art, jewelry and glass
- Holiday shopping season features unique specialty gift shops and boutiques
- Take a drive to Carlsville and check out the shops, eat delicious food, taste wine and spirits
- Take a stroll around the waterfront, watching the maritime hustle and bustle, and relaxing to the sounds of the water and waterfowl
Relax & Rejuvenate
- Snuggle up by a crackling fire
- Treat yourself at a day spa
- Stroll by the frozen bay under a full moon
- Bird watch by the canal, lake or bay
- Unwind in a bubbling Jacuzzi or sauna
In the great outdoors
- Snowshoe, cross-country ski or hike at area parks or nature preserves. Rentals available!
- Take a fat tire e-bike tour on trails; rentals available.
- Sled down the sledding hill
- Ice skate at the city rink
- Ice fish for perch, walleye or other freshwater favorites
- Learn to ice fish on a guided ice fishing charter
- Snowmobile along winding trails to discover another side of Door County
Traveling with children & teens
- Check out our "In the great outdoors" section
- Bowling, darts and old fashioned tavern games
- Learn about Door County history at the Door County Maritime Museum and Miller Art Museum
- Explore a flavor of Door County with a stop and tour at award-winning cheesemaker Renards Cheese
- Tour and experience Sturgeon Bay and Door County on an authentic trolley tour
- Bird watch by the canal, lake or bay
- Take a stroll around the waterfront, watch the winter freighter fleet hustle and bustle
- Outdoor activities are great for burning off energy
- The Door County YMCA is a great place to hang out on a rainy or wintry day. Day passes available.
Traveling with pets
- Check out our "In the great outdoors" section
- Visit the U.S. Coast Guard Canal Station lighthouses and stop at lookout points for views of the canal
- Bird watch by the canal, lake or bay
- Take in the astounding sights and sounds of massive Great Lakes freighters maneuvering through the ship canal on their way to winter layup
- Run off some energy (or your canine’s) at the dog park
Events
- Try your hand at ice carving during the Fire and Ice Festival
- Dance the night away at the Fire and Ice Dinner-Dance Gala
- Christmas by the Bay (weekend before Thanksgiving)
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day)
- Walleye Ice Fishing Derby