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Post by scrappingranny on Aug 22, 2014 5:02:44 GMT
I'm planning a little getaway with husband mid-October to Door County, Wisconsin. Has anyone ever been there? Any tips to offer?
Thanks!
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Post by dulcemama on Aug 22, 2014 11:16:59 GMT
We used to camp at Peninsula State Park sometimes. Beautiful park. Other than that, I don't really have any experience. Hope someone else can help.
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Post by happymom on Aug 22, 2014 12:35:00 GMT
It will be beautiful but very chilly. It may be quiet season and restaurants and shops will be open fewer hours.
Fish boil, Washington island, hiking, cherry pie, biking, get a place with a hot tub.
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Post by scrappingranny on Aug 23, 2014 1:47:21 GMT
Thanks for the tips. We have a room reserved with a fireplace and whirlpool - so that's covered!
Any other recommendations are appreciated.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 23, 2014 2:08:49 GMT
We went about 5 yrs ago with my girls. We stayed in 2 different places, we stayed for 2 days in Sturgeon By at Bay shore Inn, which was very nice. right on the lake. Kids took a paddle boat out, and had a pool, and it was nice to get up in the AM's and sit on the balcony and watch the sunset/rise. We also stayed 2 days in Ephraim. We went to the Pirate museum there, which was nice/fun. We went to one light house. We went to the Dune beach. We rented a sailboat for a few hrs and a guy took us out on Lake MI, which was fun. Just relaxed.
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Post by georgiapea on Aug 23, 2014 2:17:31 GMT
I was just there. By mid October some of the businesses may have shut down for the winter. It's a beautiful place and I have 2 grandson's working in Door County. Town Hall Bakery and LeRoy's Coffee Shop. You will enjoy your stay. I've been there 3 years in a row but always in summer.
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Post by PLurker on Aug 23, 2014 4:04:30 GMT
Cave Point county park. (east side by Sturgeon Bay) Windy road Door County. (tip of door co on way to ferry to get to>>>) Washington Island. Schoolhouse Beach. (on island;1 of only 7 beaches like it in the world)
Google the above four things above especially to see images. They are our must sees whenever we go that are not "commercial" things- just places. Almost everywhere is beautiful. There are 5 state parks and 19 county parks. Look for the brown signs and they point you to all kinds of "lookout points", parks and points of interest. Past Sturgeon Bay the Hwy forks into Hwy 42, which travels the west side up, and Hwy 57 which travels the east (aka Quiet Side) up. Both ways are pretty. Hwy 42 has more of the little tourist towns. They all have "old fashioned" stores, antiques, candy, ice cream and gift shops. Can't say I've ever been disappointed in any. Some just become favorites because of personal taste. All the towns along Hwy are lake front, so lots of picture spots. Sunsets!! Gills Rock at the tip of the thumb is our favorite spot for that, but anywhere along the west side (Hwy 42) are great. and don't be surprised if you hear clapping as sun dips below horizon. Its a bit of tradition up there. East side for sunrises. Cave Point Park! Al Johnsons in Sister Bay has grass roof that goats graze on. Ephraim Dock marina is cool old building (barn red) that people have been allowed to "graffiti" with names dates etc. Another favorite photo spot. It's a real laid back place so you kinda gotta like that. Not a lot of dressy stuff.
It is quieter that time of year. The thing that cracks me up in summer is when you enter a town and it states its population, and there are more people wandering the streets and sidewalks in one block than the stated (year-round) population. Google Door County images, get an idea a couple places to check out, then just wander away. And talk to people there. They can point you to some cool and interesting places that you may not have thought of.
and build "cairns" <<< another cool tradition up there that cost no $ and is fun and to some addicting.
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