History, culture, natural beauty, a lake that feels like an ocean, and a striking sense of terroir make this Midwest destination worth any Des Moinesians' attention.
Door County is one of those special places, especially off season. I have a friend who is a native Sturgeon Bayer (Bayerian?--whatever: he's from there) who introduced me its magic and wonder many years ago. It's been a favorite ever since. I'm hooked on it just like you!
Just a warning to all who venture there: it’s possible you won’t want to leave. Two days into our first visit, and much to our surprise, we bought a house.
The secret is out! We have met new friends and enriched our minds since our first trip to Door County in 2002 with young kids. Now we have a place there and we STILL discover new places and things to do. We take our bikes and ride the Peninsula Century Spring Classic. It's the best way to see Door County on the Lake Michigan side. I even have a binder on the place!
Such a beautiful place! Highly recommend a sunset sail. My France is the North Shore of Lake Superior., from Duluth to Grand Marais. We have gone there nearly every year for more than 20 years.
Wini: Loved the review and always wanted to go. I assume fall is just as busy as the summer. We tend to do our new traveling exploration in the fall. Also enjoyed the earlier review of Itasca State Park in northwest MN. My wife’s family has had 2 small cabins since 1921 on a lake about 20 miles south of the park near Park Rapids. We go back and forth to the cabins during the summer and often visit the park to take friends and kids so they can “step across” the source of the Mississippi River. Quite a few Des Moines people have lake cabins in the area.
Door County is one of those special places, especially off season. I have a friend who is a native Sturgeon Bayer (Bayerian?--whatever: he's from there) who introduced me its magic and wonder many years ago. It's been a favorite ever since. I'm hooked on it just like you!
Thank you! Door County is on the bucket list.
Door County is such a gem! Love the chopped cherry jam at Bea’s. I also recommend staying at Roots Inn in Sister Bay - great food and location!
Looks like a great place to visit!
Just a warning to all who venture there: it’s possible you won’t want to leave. Two days into our first visit, and much to our surprise, we bought a house.
The secret is out! We have met new friends and enriched our minds since our first trip to Door County in 2002 with young kids. Now we have a place there and we STILL discover new places and things to do. We take our bikes and ride the Peninsula Century Spring Classic. It's the best way to see Door County on the Lake Michigan side. I even have a binder on the place!
I’ve always said it’s like Cape Cod but more Midwest nice.
Such a beautiful place! Highly recommend a sunset sail. My France is the North Shore of Lake Superior., from Duluth to Grand Marais. We have gone there nearly every year for more than 20 years.
Wini: Loved the review and always wanted to go. I assume fall is just as busy as the summer. We tend to do our new traveling exploration in the fall. Also enjoyed the earlier review of Itasca State Park in northwest MN. My wife’s family has had 2 small cabins since 1921 on a lake about 20 miles south of the park near Park Rapids. We go back and forth to the cabins during the summer and often visit the park to take friends and kids so they can “step across” the source of the Mississippi River. Quite a few Des Moines people have lake cabins in the area.