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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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    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.

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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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    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.

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    Miller Art Museum

    Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay

    Mon 10AM-7PM, Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM, closed on Sundays