Location: Sturgeon Bay
Top Things to do in Sturgeon Bay
What to do and see in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin (WI): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Sturgeon Bay is a city in and the county seat of Door County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 9,144 at the 2010 census. It is located at the natural end of Sturgeon Bay, although the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal was built across the remainder of the Door Peninsula.
Restaurants in Sturgeon Bay
1. Cave Point County Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,203 reviews
The park is open everyday from 8 to 5.
Reviewed By AndrewFromMadison - Madison, United States
Whenver we go up to Door County - whether to pick cherries or to relax on Washington Island - we almost always stop at Cave Point Park to get amazed at the way the lake pounds under the shore, creating these unique "caves" down below. It's hard to get tired watching the work of waves...
2. The Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By WallyO48 - Arlington Heights, United States
If you have kids or not , the Farm is a must stop for fun for all ! Baby goats,& baby lambs are all over the area as you walk out of the milk barn with your baby bottle of milk ! Tip , get there before 1030 am as they usually cut off the milk bottle feeding before noon !!! Don't bother with the bags of corn because you will be surrounded by baby goats for that bottle of milk in your hand when you walk out of the milk barn !!! Tip: If you are a couple go into the entrance a couple minutes apart ! Reason being they ration the coupons one per group for the milk ! No coupon no milk, in the milk barn! These baby goats will drink that bottle of milk so fast it will amaze you and the kids ! They have all sorts of other attractions like incubator with hatching chicks, adult goats and sheep, hen house ,and a Brahma bull all behind enclosed areas for each ! Make sure your phone is charged & camera ready to go ! Have fun , I know your kids will !
3. Segway the Door Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Choose Your Adventure! 1. Hidden Treasures of Cave Point and Whitefish Dunes- You will experience wonder as you discover the beautiful Cave Point and Whitefish Dunes area. You will take in views of wind-worn cliffs, peaceful Clark Lake, and the disappearing beach of Whitefish Dunes State Park. Come across the organic allure of the Cave Point County Park and Whitefish Dunes State Park area on this vibrant Segway Tour! This glide carries you to the sinkholes in Cave Point County Park, to the serene Clark Lake in addition to the sand dunes of Whitefish Dunes State Park. You are most likely to see trees latching on to the edge of the cliffs, encounter sublime overlooks, and hear the tranquil resonance of the surf as we glide along. 2. Sturgeon Bay Canal City Segway Tour- You will breathe in the fresh air of Sturgeon Bay's canal as you visit many of the city’s highlights, including the historic Steel Bridge, Graham Park, the Downtown District, a history museum, and more.
4. Door County Candle Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By nobodys414
On a rainy spring day while on vacation, we took the kids around Door County to eat, shop, and see the area. We stopped at this cute little candle company. My girls loved dipping their own candle and I loved the smell of their wax melts.
5. Destination Door County
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
Located at 1015 Green Bay Road on the south end of Sturgeon Bay. The Door County Visitor Bureau and Welcome Center is the perfect place to stop as you begin your vacation. Get local insight and trip planning assistance, charge your vehicle at our EVS station, repair your bike at our repair station so you are ready to hit the road or pick up a free packet of activity sheets and crayons for the kids. The lobby is open 24/7 year round as a comfort stop with free Wi-Fi. Browse our brochures and guide books to help you find the area's attractions, dining and lodging.
6. Peninsula Kayak Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
Come experience Door County’s beauty from the water! Located in the center of Jacksonport, 10 minutes from Cave Point County Park and Whitefish Dunes, we offer a variety of guided kayak tours for all ages and abilities. We will provide the kayaks/paddleboards, lifejackets, transportation and instruction. Paddleboard and kayak rentals available. Come visit us 7 days a week. It’s your adventure, let us be your guide!
7. Whitefish Dunes State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By ChicaGracie
Lovely state park with beach access near protected sand dunes. There are multiple hiking paths, all of which are hilly, past dunes and through woods or wildflower fields. Lots of birds and insects to observe. A lovely park for a walk, job or run. So Much Poison Ivy! But if you stay on the trails, you will be fine.
8. Door County Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 398 reviews
Where Great Lakes maritime history comes alive! Located along Sturgeon Bay’s working waterfront, the Door County Maritime Museum showcases the area’s rich maritime roots. The museum features several interactive exhibits, as well as tours of the immaculately restored seagoing tugboat John Purves. Hard-working fishermen, brave ship captains, skilled craftsmen, bold inventors and lonely lighthouse keepers are just some of the personalities you’ll discover in the galleries of the museum.
Reviewed By Scott077 - Saint Louis, United States
This is a wonderful museum with some history of the town's contributions to the ship building industry and contributions to the war effort WWII. Plan to spend at least a couple of hours to take it all in. If you are lucky enough to be able to take a tour of the tug John Purvess, I would jump on it. Special thanks to Executive Director Osgood for taking time to conduct a non-scheduled tour of the tug John Purvess!!!! The museum is in safe hands with him.
9. Dairy View
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Schopf's Hilltop Dairy is a Door County family fun stop that's both educational and entertaining. You are invited to learn all about the Wisconsin dairy industry at Door County's largest dairy farm by experiencing it first-hand. Take everyone on a free, working dairy tour. Watch the ongoing milking operations, milk "Cookie" the cow and then taste the end result - 30 flavors of homemade ice cream in the Dairy View Country Store Ice Cream Parlor. Enjoy the Dairy View Corn Maze each year, usually open from late summer through the end of October! Each year a new corn maze is designed around a theme. You can expect to be in the maze for approximately 2 hours of engaging fun. There is a small admission fee for the corn maze.
Reviewed By Baxman
This is a great stop that is conveniently located just off of 42. The highlight is either the corn maze (opens August 1st each year) or watching the cows being milked. There is a viewing area behind glass that offers a unique view of the dairy in operation. You can get a close up view of the cows being milked. There is no fee for the self guided tour or watching the cows. Ice cream was reasonably priced. There are even a few goats that can be fed for a $1 for a small bag of feed. As other reviews have also noted, there is only one unisex bathroom so lines can potentially be long. Besides the bathroom situation this is a great stop that kids and most adults would enjoy.
10. Simon Creek Vineyard & Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 349 reviews
Reviewed By freddybear1945 - Fox Lake, United States
The special time of the year is from the middle of May throught the Middle of October, Music, great Wine, lots of fun to set out enjoying the wineMusic and abundance of freindly people. Don't miss this place as it is the BEST
