Sturgeon Bay

Sturgeon Bay is the largest city in Wisconsin's Door County. The city is at the bottom of the Sturgeon Bay and contains an abundance of maritime activity and scenic landscape in the immediate area. As the county's biggest city, many festivals and events are held here throughout the year, attracting tourism across the area.

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3rd Avenue District

The main business district of Sturgeon Bay, several shops of many types can be found here.

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Canal Lighthouses

There are two lighthouses here, the tall Canal Light, and the picturesque North Pierhead Light. You can only access the grounds on the lower level breakwall on the east side of the city, but you can get a bigger view at the natural preserve at 2499 S Lake Michigan Dr.

Cave Point County Park

Popular county park known for the rocky coves along Lake Michigan.

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Door 44 Winery

A winery overlooking WIS 42, 1.5 miles north of the WIS 42/WIS 57 central intersection.

Mon-Fri 11AM-5PM, Sat Sun 10AM-5PM

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Door County Historical Museum

Historical museum detailing the history of Door County and Sturgeon Bay

Tue-Sat 10AM-4:30PM, closed Sun Mon

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Door County Maritime Museum

Contains the Jim Kress Lighthouse Tower (the tallest building in Sturgeon Bay at 11 floors), and several exhibits related to the Maritime history of the Great Lakes along the shores of Door County. There is also a seasonal museum site up in Gills Rock at 12724 W Wisconsin Bay Rd called "Death's Door Maritime Museum".

10AM-5PM

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Door Peninsula Winery

Big winery in a former schoolhouse in Carlsville. Parking is mainly accessible via Carlsville Rd (CTH-I)

9AM-5PM

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George K. Pinney County Park

Though mostly a turnoff and a boat launching place, this county park is by an old quarry and is at the mouth of the Sturgeon Bay with excellent views of both Green and Sturgeon Bays. The Peshtigo Reef Lighthouse (9.2 miles away) can be seen on a clear day.

Ice Age Trail (Sturgeon Bay Segment)

The Ice Age Trail ends in nearby Potawatomi State Park, and runs south using city streets and walking trails near Algoma.

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Kitty O'Reillys Irish Pub

Irish pub on Oak Street that is 900 ft away from the Maritime Museum.

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Madison Avenue District

The western side of Sturgeon Bay's main district also offers several shops and restaurants.

Peninsula State Park

Though a bit of a drive from Sturgeon Bay, the park is known for scenic vistas and bluffs along the Niagara Escarpment. Upper Peninsula shoreline is visible on a clear day.

$13

Potawatomi State Park

Scenic state park that is right outside of Sturgeon Bay with scenic views of the shoreline and the eastern terminus of the Ice Age Trail.

$8 for WI Licensed Cars, $11 for out-of-state cars

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Scaturo's Baking Co & Cafe

Scaturo's

Small bakery and cafe located at the top of the hill where Green Bay Road becomes Madison Avenue. You can see the bay & skyline from here on a clear day.

Mon-Fri 5AM-7PM, Sat 5AM-3PM, Sun 7AM-2PM

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