Fall - I Have a Weekend
On the water
- Refresh in the bay on an Indian Summer day
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Sailboat rides and Sunset cruises
- Fishing off the docks
- Jet-skiing and boat charters
Attractions
- Explore Sturgeon Bay’s history at Heritage Village at Big Creek
- Indoor theater at Third Avenue Playhouse or Rogue Theater
- Dine indoors or out, at fine restaurants and casual eateries
- Explore a favorite food of Door County with a stop at award-winning cheesemaker Renards Cheese
- Partake in Sturgeon Bay history and enjoy a Friday night fish frys, or watch the spectacle of a Fish Boil
- Shop at specialty gift shops and boutiques
- Explore Sturgeon Bay’s art offerings: galleries and districts stimulate your brain’s right side, and make for enlightening shopping and gifts
- Feed the animals at The Farm
- Skaters and BMXers will dig the rails at Door County’s only Skate Park
- Enjoy a beverage at a cafe, brewery, distillery or winery
- 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 outdoors
- Relax – take a fall color tour on winding country roads
- Pick sweet, crisp apples or sip fresh-pressed cider
- Enjoy the last fruits of the fields at the Farmer’s Markets
- Bike around town or off-road on trails in Potawatomi State Park, or a rustic county park
- Stroll the sand Dunes, or bask in the spring sunshine at Whitefish Dunes State Park
- Enjoy a picnic at one of the beautiful beaches of Otumba or Sunset Parks, or Whitefish State Park
- Fish the canal, bay or lake. Guides and charters available to help hook the big ones
- Take in a youth baseball or soccer game
- Run off some energy (or your canine’s) at any of the parks with courts, cages, disc golf, outdoor fitness equipment, and the dog park
- Take a drive to Carlsville and check out the shops, eat delicious food, taste wine and spirits.
- Take a stroll around the waterfront or our 1.2 mile Bridge Walk, watching the maritime hustle and bustle, and relaxing to the sounds of the water and waterfowl
- Check out our historic walking tour
Traveling with children & teens
- Check out our “In the great outdoors” section
- Learn about Door County history at the Door County Historical Museum & Archives, Door County Maritime Museum, and Miller Art Museum
- Explore a favorite food of Door County with a stop and tour at award-winning cheesemaker Renards Cheese
- Pick sweet, crisp apples or sip fresh-pressed cider
- 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 maritime hustle and bustle
- Feed the animals at The Farm
- Skaters and BMXers will dig the rails at Door County’s only Skate Park
- Outdoor activities are great for burning off energy
- The Farm is a great stop for exploration and education
- Do some shore fishing with kids
- Sunset Park is a great park for kids, offering a sandy beach, playground, restrooms and acres of green space with picnic amenities
Traveling with pets
- Check out the "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
- Run off some energy (or your canine’s) at the dog park
Events
- Harvest Festival (third Saturday of September)
- Thrills and Chills Halloween celebration (Saturday before Halloween)