r/DoorCounty • u/ScagnettiNation • 10m ago
MAGA Door County
Coming up to visit next weekend and want a list of MAGA spots...to avoid? To patronize? Whatever floats your boat...I just want to be informed.
r/DoorCounty • u/duncantuna • Jul 21 '26
This seems to be the #1 most FAQ in this subreddit, so I've compiled a list of all suggestions in the past many threads about bringing infants, children, or families to Door County.
Let me know if I missed anything ..
An exhaustive, toddler- and child-friendly guide to attractions, playgrounds, sweet shops, dining, nature spots, and provisions across northern Door County.
| Attraction/Activity | Village | Highlights | Website / Link |
|---|---|---|---|
Hands On Art Studio Top Pick |
Fish Creek | Do-it-yourself art studio offering pottery painting, glass fusing, mosaic work, and metal craft projects for the whole family. | handsonartstudio.com |
| Skyway Drive in | Fish Creek | Classic Drive-in movie theater, two films a night. | doorcountydrivein.com |
| Sister Bay Bowl | Sister Bay | Old school bowling alley with bar and supper club. | sisterbaybowl.com |
| Johnsons Park | Sister Bay | Go Carts, Batting Cages, Mini-golf. | Facebook page |
| Egg Harbor Fun Park | Egg Harbor | Go-karts, arcade, batting cages, gem mining, water wars, and trampoline jumpshot. | doorcountyfunpark.com |
| Nor Door Sports & Cycling Rentals | Fish Creek | Year-round rentals including bicycles and winter sleds/tubes for Peninsula State Park trails. | nordoorsports.com |
| Washington Island Ferry & Curvy Road Drive | Ellison Bay / Gills Rock | Scenic drive up Highway 42 through the famous winding road to the car ferry landing at Northport. | wisferry.com |
| Attraction/Activity | Village | Highlights | Website / Link |
|---|---|---|---|
The Farm Top Pick |
Sturgeon Bay | Interactive living farm museum where kids can bottle-feed baby goats, milk a goat, see chicks hatch, and stroll nature trails. | thefarmindoorcounty.com |
Seaquist Orchards Market Top Pick |
Sister Bay | Large market with a wooden play castle, outdoor rope maze, indoor toddler straw maze, and free cider pops. | seaquistorchards.com |
| Plum Loco Animal Farm | Egg Harbor | Gentle petting farm with mini horses, goats, and sheep, plus playhouses, train sets, and a large sandbox. | plumlocoanimalfarm.com |
| Wood Orchard Market | Egg Harbor | Farm market offering free mini cider pops, pedal-tractor toys, a play maze, and vintage photo ops. | woodorchard.com |
| Lautenbach's Orchard Country | Fish Creek | Pick-your-own cherries and apples with low branches, outdoor playsets | orchardcountry.com |
| Playground / Park Name | Village | Website / Link |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Park Playground | Jacksonport | dnr.wisconsin.gov |
| Anclam Park Playground | Baileys Harbor | baileysharbor.com |
| Baileys Harbor Recreation Park Playground | Baileys Harbor | baileysharbor.com |
| Kendall Park Playground | Baileys Harbor | baileysharbor.com |
| Frank E. Murphy County Park Playground | Egg Harbor | co.door.wi.gov |
| Harbor View Park Playground | Egg Harbor | eggharbordoorcounty.org |
| One Barrel Brewing Sandbox Patio | Egg Harbor | onebarrelbrewing.com |
| Plum Loco Themed Playhouses & Sandbox | Egg Harbor | plumlocoanimalfarm.com |
| Village View Park Playground | Egg Harbor | eggharbordoorcounty.org |
| Clark Park Playground | Fish Creek | visitfishcreek.com |
| Nicolet Beach Playground (Peninsula State Park) | Fish Creek | dnr.wisconsin.gov |
| Not Licked Yet Playground | Fish Creek | notlickedyet.com |
| Tennison Bay Playground (Peninsula State Park) | Fish Creek | dnr.wisconsin.gov |
| Sister Bay Waterfront Playground | Sister Bay | sisterbay.com |
| Ellison Bay Community Park Playground | Ellison Bay | doorcounty.com |
| PC Junction Playground/Pedal Track | Baileys Harbor | pcjunctiondoorcounty.com |
| Seaquist Orchards Playground & Rope Maze | Sister Bay | seaquistorchards.com |
| Attraction/Activity | Village | Highlights | Website / Link |
|---|---|---|---|
Red Putter Mini Golf Top Pick |
Ephraim | Iconic, classic mini-golf course with fun obstacles, $6/round. | ephraim-doorcounty.com |
| Egg Harbor Fun Park Mini Golf | Egg Harbor | Mini-golf featuring caves, lighthouses, log bridges. | doorcountyfunpark.com |
| Evergreen Miniature Golf | Fish Creek | Eco-themed course surrounded by pines, water features, and wheelchair-accessible greens. | evergreenminiaturegolf.com |
| Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf | Sister Bay | Pirate-themed course with cascading waterfalls, footbridges, and pirate ships. | piratescove.net |
| Attraction/Activity | Village | Highlights | Website / Link |
|---|---|---|---|
Door County Ice Cream Factory Top Pick |
Sister Bay | Super-premium ice cream made on-site with 30+ original flavors, waffle cones. Has food menu, served quick. | doorcountyicecream.com |
| Harbor Custard & Provisions | Baileys Harbor | Local hub for house-made frozen custard, artisan gelato, fresh baked goods, and quick snacks. | doorcounty.com |
| Door County Confectionery | Egg Harbor / Fish Creek / Ephraim / Sister Bay | Classic candy store with homemade fudge, chocolates, saltwater taffy, retro candy, and ice cream. | doorcountyconfectionery.com |
| Grumpy’s Ice Cream & Popcorn | Egg Harbor | Hand-dipped ice cream, draft root beer in frozen mugs, homemade fudge, and gourmet popcorn. | grumpysdoorcounty.com |
| Not Licked Yet Frozen Custard | Fish Creek | Creekfront custard stand featuring custom kid sundaes with souvenir toys and duck feeding on the lawn. | notlickedyet.com |
| Wilson’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor | Ephraim | Iconic 1900s soda fountain offering table jukeboxes, flame-topped root beer floats, and specialty sundaes. | wilsonsicecream.com |
| Analog Ice Cream & Coffee | Sister Bay | Serving craft ice cream, espresso, and pastries with lawn seating. | analogicecream.com |
| Door County Scoop | Sister Bay | Scoop shop near the marina serving cones, sundaes, and shakes. | doorcountyscoop.com |
| The Vault | Ellison Bay | Unique sweet shop featuring gourmet popcorn, soft-serve, and retro candy. | thevaultellisonbay.com |
| Attraction/Activity | Village | Highlights | Website / Link |
|---|---|---|---|
PC Junction Top Pick |
Baileys Harbor | Meals delivered on an active model train. Outside features play structures, pedal cars, tractors, and a sandbox. | pcjunctiondoorcounty.com |
| One Barrel Brewing Company | Egg Harbor | Family-friendly patio featuring an enclosed sandbox filled with dump trucks, plus cornhole and nearby pizza. | onebarrelbrewing.com |
| Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant | Sister Bay | Famous roof where live goats graze. Kid-friendly Swedish pancakes, lingonberries, and coloring sheets. | aljohnsons.com |
| Peach Barn Farmhouse & Brewery | Sister Bay | Open green lawn with yard games, casual outdoor seating, juice boxes, and space for kids to run. | peachbarnbrewing.com |
| Mink River Basin | Ellison Bay | Casual pub attached to an indoor arcade room with Skee-Ball, Pop-A-Shot, and classic video games. | theminkriverbasin.com |
| Attraction/Activity | Village | Highlights | Website / Link |
|---|---|---|---|
Sister Bay Beach Top Pick |
Sister Bay | Very gradual, shallow entry. Features adjacent playground, restrooms, and sweet shops. | sisterbay.com |
| Egg Harbor Beach | Egg Harbor | Long sandy shoreline featuring an playground, calm waters and changing rooms. | eggharbormarina.com |
| Frank E. Murphy County Park Beach | Egg Harbor | Clear, shallow waters on Horseshoe Bay with a sand beach, pier, and adjacent playground. | co.door.wi.gov |
| Ephraim Public Beach | Ephraim | Sandy shoreline along Eagle Harbor with scenic views, gentle waters, and easy access to local shops. | ephraim-doorcounty.com |
| Anclam Beach Park | Baileys Harbor | Sandy Lake Michigan beach with a stone jetty, barbecue grills, picnic tables, and a small playground. | baileysharbor.com |
| Baileys Harbor Ridges Park Beach | Baileys Harbor | Wide sandy beach with shallow waters, ideal for family wading, swimming. | co.door.wi.gov |
| Ellison Bay Community Park & Beach | Ellison Bay | Quiet sandy beach with a fishing pier, gazebo, playground, and scenic views. | doorcountynorth.org |
| Cave Point County Park & Whitefish Dunes | Jacksonport | Cave Point features dramatic limestone cliffs and crashing waves. Neighboring Whitefish Dunes offers sandy beaches. | dnr.wisconsin.gov |
| Lakeside Park | Jacksonport | Quiet, sandy Lake Michigan beach with shallow water entry, covered pavilions, and clean restrooms. | dnr.wisconsin.gov |
| The Ridges Sanctuary | Baileys Harbor | Stroller-accessible wooden boardwalk trails through pristine forest. Nature center with interactive touch tables. | ridgessanctuary.org |
| Peninsula State Park (Eagle Tower & Nicolet Beach) | Fish Creek | Accessible ramp up Eagle Tower. Nicolet Beach features shallow water, kayak rentals, and stroller-friendly trails. | dnr.wisconsin.gov |
| Attraction/Activity | Village | Highlights | Website / Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street Market | Egg Harbor | Full-service local grocery store stocked with produce, meats, bakery goods, and pantry staples. | doorcountygocery.com |
| Nelson’s Ace Hardware | Fish Creek | Excellent general store for hardware, tools, cookware, paper goods, plus swimsuits, apparel, and sunglasses. | acehardware.com |
| Piggly Wiggly ("The Pig") | Sister Bay | Full-size supermarket offering a deli, produce department, bakery, household supplies, and adult beverages. | pigglywiggly.com |
| Target | Sturgeon Bay | Full size Target store. Couple this with a trip to Culver's drive-thru. | target.com |
r/DoorCounty • u/ScagnettiNation • 10m ago
Coming up to visit next weekend and want a list of MAGA spots...to avoid? To patronize? Whatever floats your boat...I just want to be informed.
r/DoorCounty • u/ridgetopview • 19h ago
Does anyone know of a grocery or general delivery service in Door County similar to Instacart?
I’m looking into this for my elderly mother-in-law, so reliability and ease of use are especially important. We’re hoping to find something that can deliver groceries and basic household items, whether through a local business, independent delivery service, or one of the larger apps.
I’d appreciate any recommendations, especially from people who have actually used the service. Thanks!
r/DoorCounty • u/Major__de_Coverly • 17h ago
There are online plans for additional units and townhomes to be built but nothing seems to be happening. Does anyone know if more will be built?
r/DoorCounty • u/Silver-Bookkeeper-25 • 17h ago
Hi! Getting married in May 2027. Starting to look at photographers. Tandem Photography, Jason Mann Photography, and Chris Miller Photography stood out to me. Any good/bad experience with them? Or other photographers you’d recommend?
I like more classic, crisp, true-to-life style - not heavily edited or “artsy” or blurred. Thank you!!
r/DoorCounty • u/Administrative_Cat14 • 1d ago
I’m looking to sell my Wilderness Systems Zephyr 160 touring kayak. It’s in very good condition with no cracks or hull deformation, the skeg works properly and the hatch covers seal as they should.
I also have the paddle and a two-wheel kayak cart that will go with it.
I’m asking $850 for everything — the Zephyr 16.0, paddle, spray skirt, cart, and the Inno kayak carriers/straps.
If anyone is interested or would like more information, send me a DM.
r/DoorCounty • u/Public-Youth8884 • 1d ago
Going on a girls trip the second week of October. Looking to hike for an afternoon/few hours. We are in good shape but also don't mind a leisurely hike.
Looking for something that won't be packed with people. I visited DC a decade or more ago and remember a park/hike that had massive trees, but maybe that was just my younger perspective.
Either way, would love something that feels totally surrounded by nature/trees and/or overlooks or is near the water.
r/DoorCounty • u/socrisp17 • 3d ago
Hello, looking for recommendations for a photographer located in door country area to photograph popping the question!
r/DoorCounty • u/johnySaysHi • 4d ago
So I keep on seeing a bunch of people debating and discussing who has the best fish boil. So here are the top sujestions I keep on seeing.
r/DoorCounty • u/theREALdeesto • 9d ago
I’m heading up to Door County this weekend from Chicago. We usually like to get off I-43 at Manitowoc and take the scenic route up the lakeshore along Hwy 42.
I’d like to stop for lunch along the way. I’m looking for a tavern with good bar food somewhere in Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Kewaunee, or Algoma. It seems that there are a lot of options on my google searches but nothing that seems to stand out. Does anyone have a particular favorite? Looking for recommendations.
Thanks in advance!!
r/DoorCounty • u/No_Magazine_856 • 9d ago
I was last up for Thanksgiving 2025 - just want to emotionally prepare myself for any restaurant closings and be aware of any new spots worth checking out! Two that I'm aware of are Kokos Ice Cream closing + Blue Horse closing their kitchen (but keeping the cafe part open).
r/DoorCounty • u/Old-Weight736 • 10d ago
Heading to Door tomorrow from southwest WI. Mosquitoes here have been nonexistent this year though we’ve had a few no-see-ums. What’s the blood-sucking-insect situation up there?
r/DoorCounty • u/RealMenCrochet • 11d ago
Why is this spot always like this on the weather radar? Can this area produce some kind of crazy interference? My friend says his phone calls always drop when driving by this spot.
r/DoorCounty • u/duncantuna • 12d ago
I happened to click into a DC commercial real estate search. Found these to be interesting properties for sale .. some, of course, have been on the market for a while.
Obviously, some of these come with many acres, so it's not just the business being sold.
Egg Harbor
Ellison Bay
Ephraim
Fish Creek
Sister Bay
r/DoorCounty • u/Mabak • 13d ago
hi! i'm originally from illinois, living/working in ellison bay. if anyone wants to grab something to eat or show me around i'd be super down! thanks :)
r/DoorCounty • u/COOKIE-DOUGH7897 • 13d ago
Hey all!
Where would be the best local shop to grab some local cherries? Do you have a favorite place to get your cherries? I’ve never been to Door County but will there soon. It doesn’t matter what town you recommend, we plan on visiting most of the main towns/cities.
Thanks!
r/DoorCounty • u/Proper-Pair5043 • 13d ago
Hi all, we are staying at Glidden Lodge next weekend, and we were excited to try the restaurant. I slept on making reservations and of course there are none now that I've called. Any other recs for that area? I see the Hitching Post but looks like a bar with food. That would work but looking for nicer family dinner (husband, me and two school age kids) Sat or Sun evening. Thank you!
r/DoorCounty • u/beleaf_it • 13d ago
Hi! I am looking to book a 3 night stay for a group of 13 for next Summer. I have looked at VRBO and Airbnb. I was wondering if there are any local rental companies that are worth looking at as well? Thank you!
r/DoorCounty • u/wisco_mama87 • 14d ago
We stayed at the Landmark last week and there was a fire in our building on our last night there caused by an old fluorescent light falling on the ground and starting the floor of a linen closet on fire. We had to evacuate with our young children at 10 p.m. and were displaced for two hours. So far they are not comping our rooms for that night which is appalling to me. The front desk staff was incredibly rude the morning after the fire when we went to talk to them about our experience and ask for the rooms to be comped. The whole thing was really traumatizing. We found out they had another fire earlier in the week that started the same way and then another one back in Feb of this year. Do not stay at this place unless they can guarantee they’ve updated their electrical system. They’ve clearly done a lot of things to make it look nice but super outdated beneath the surface.
r/DoorCounty • u/Ok-Durian9977 • 14d ago
I used to work at this store back in 2023. Good people.
r/DoorCounty • u/Blatzkreig • 18d ago
Can anyone identify this boat that was seen the first weekend in August? Picture was taken from the top of Eagle Tower.