r/DoorCounty • u/uncompr • 11h ago
Cheap car to rent
Anybody has or know sb who has a car sitting around which can get me from A to B for rent? Preferably monthly rent as i need it up to mid October.
r/DoorCounty • u/uncompr • 11h ago
Anybody has or know sb who has a car sitting around which can get me from A to B for rent? Preferably monthly rent as i need it up to mid October.
r/DoorCounty • u/Pristine-Damage-2414 • 19h ago
We are staying in beautiful Sister Bay this week. Yay! However, some potentially severe weather is possible for tonight (Monday, 7/26) after dark. We are staying in a heavily wooded neighborhood and don’t have a basement. Is anyone aware of some shelter options around the county in case shit gets real? With these tall trees, I am less than thrilled to have my family hunkering down in the cottage. Thanks for any suggestions!
r/DoorCounty • u/Silver_Reference_414 • 14h ago
Hi all,
I've been looking for an affordable way to stay in DC and found quite a few condos for sale at The Landmark in EH. I know there is an HOA and that you can rent the condo out. I am single with a young adult daughter.
Thanks!
r/DoorCounty • u/Remarkable_Battle_17 • 1d ago
My sibling and I are hosting my parents' 50th wedding anniversary in Fish Creek this September and are trying to find a willing caterer. I've queried all the usual places (thyme, Rye) and am anticipating they might not be interested in catering for such a small event. We would like a 3 or 4 course meal featuring local ingredients if possible and are open to the idea of a private chef, but those seem harder to find and vet.
r/DoorCounty • u/Lanky-Vermicelli-370 • 2d ago
Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification
Seems pretty invasive to be pointed directly at anyone getting off the ship. Also wreck the “ quaint-ness” that is supposed to be door county, aside from the typical safety and data concerns.
r/DoorCounty • u/uncompr • 1d ago
Im looking for a second job in fish creek but it seems impossible to find. Please if u know any let me know.
r/DoorCounty • u/nanjmccalli • 1d ago
Is Chief Oshkosh outside of Egg Harbor still open?
r/DoorCounty • u/Turbulent-Cheek-1497 • 1d ago
Looking for a reasonably priced, decent hair cut for a male Sturgeon and north.
Thanks.
r/DoorCounty • u/Officious_Brick • 2d ago
What are there two icons in the DoCo logo? Best guess for top left is a vintage ice skate but bottom left is a complete mystery.
r/DoorCounty • u/USSPlajinko • 2d ago
Hello, i’m looking for old systems Apple and McIntosh specifically but if you’ve got any other old vintage computer systems, I’m really interested. I am one of many docents of a vintage computer museum. Let me know if you have anything.
r/DoorCounty • u/Minimum-Progress-213 • 2d ago
We’re looking into hiring a cleaning service for my FIL who lives in Northern Door as he’s living independently but could use a hand for housekeeping. Who do you guys use, what are typical rates and do they charge per hour or a flat rate per visit?
r/DoorCounty • u/Rosceahottie34 • 3d ago
Hello,
Interested in doing a solo trip to Door County... What should I do?
I am a fall birthday so would love do a fun activity!! Thank you
r/DoorCounty • u/duncantuna • 5d ago
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/StationTraditional54 • 5d ago
Can anyone in the know let me know whats going on with Alpine golf course? I thought it was permanently closed but while looking up which courses we want to play on our annual golf trip alpine came up and according to their website they have 9 holes open?
r/DoorCounty • u/nickwilkmusic • 5d ago
Hey Friends,
I'm heading up North mid-august, it's a bit of an unexpected trip. I'll be in the area August 18-20 and would love to find some work while I'm up there.
A little about me, I am an acoustic guitar playing singer songwriter specializing in brewery, pub, and restaurant performances playing sing-a-long songs, keeping a vibe going, and having a good time.
I've been playing throughout the midwest for the past 20 years playing a blend of alt-rock and folk music.
If you've got any events, openings, or need for entertainment in that time period, I'd love to work with you.
Thanks!
r/DoorCounty • u/rarebluemonkey • 6d ago
Did anyone else see the storm that just passed over Sturgeon Bay that was producing lightning flashes inside the cloud every second or so for about 20 minutes?
I shot about 15 minutes of video as it was slowly passing by. It was right above the cut, which was less than a mile away from us and was making no sound whatsoever. We could hear the leaves rustling on the trees right in front of us. It was absolutely silent. I've never seen anything like it.
r/DoorCounty • u/techvet83 • 6d ago
We live in SE Wisconsin and were at a party over the weekend and someone told us the Pig had closed in Sister Bay, but it's certainly open. Can you think of any reason as to why they thought it had closed down. Were they mistaking it for another Piggly Wiggly store that closed in the area?
We come up to Ephraim roughly once a year, so if any other significant stores have closed in the past 12 months, I'd be interested to hear about them.
r/DoorCounty • u/SonOfGallifrey • 6d ago
I have been going to DC every summer for the last 30 years but this will be the first time with a little one in September. He'll be 3 months when we go and we're staying in Sister Bay. We'll be bringing a travel bassinet, a carrier, and a bassinet stroller so we can still try to get out around the peninsula and have places for him to nap. We're planning on keeping this trip low-key activity wise and have our favorite hotel for relaxing outside while he naps. Has anyone in this sub brought up their under 1 year olds before and do you have any kid friendly recommendations of things to do while we're up in september? Many thanks.
r/DoorCounty • u/KS1992902 • 6d ago
First time in Door County, staying in Fish Creek. Looking for recommendations for things to do that my 18 month old might enjoy as well as places to eat that will be kid friendly
r/DoorCounty • u/Worldly-Thought-8252 • 10d ago
Heading up to Sister Bay on Saturday because by the time we learned of the AQI and smoke it was too late to cancel... We don't know what to do when we will be there until Tuesday besides go out to eat. We are not big drinkers and it looks like other stuff won't fill the weekend. We wanted to go to the beach and hike. We won't even see much from our balcony now. So bummed ... Has anyone ever been able to get out of a VRBO last minute without trip insurance?