Spring - I Have an Afternoon
On the water
- Kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding
- Sailboat rides and Sunset cruises
- Fishing off the docks
- Jet-skiing
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
- 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 spring baby animals at The Farm (Opens Memorial Day weekend)
- 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
- Explore country roads to see the explosion of blossoms and smell their sweet perfume
- Wander through the daffodils along the roadsides
- 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 Dunes State Park
- Take in a youth baseball or soccer game
- Fish the canal, bay or lake
- 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
- 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 (open late May), 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
- Tour and experience Sturgeon Bay and Door County on an authentic trolley tour
- Bird watch by the canal, lake or bay
- Go bowling and play arcade games at Cherry Lanes
- Take a stroll around the waterfront, watch the maritime hustle and bustle
- Feed the spring baby animals at The Farm (open Memorial Day weekend)
- Skaters and BMXers will dig the rails at Door County’s only Skate Park
- Outdoor activities are great for burning off energy
- Explore Sturgeon Bay with a fun app-lead self-guided tour - Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt!
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 out of winter layup
- Run off some energy (or your canine’s) at the dog park
Events
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day)
- Shipyard Tours (first Saturday in May)
- Bass fishing tournaments
- Free Fishing weekend in Wisconsin and Door County
- Street Art – stroll or drive around the city and ogle the talents of local artists on display on the sidewalks and light poles