Location: Sturgeon Bay
Top Things to do in Sturgeon Bay
What to do and see in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin (WI): The Best 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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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
6. Door Peninsula Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 543 reviews
Located in the heart of Carlsville (10 miles north of Sturgeon Bay), Door Peninsula Winery offers a full tasting experience. Enjoy free samples of all wines and ciders offered by Door Peninsula Winery daily. Sample gourmet foods like Cherry Wine Cheese, homemade fudge, mustards, jellies, salsa and more. Fat Louie's Olive Oils & Vinegars are also available for sample & purchase. Tour the winery production area for only $3 per person. Visit Door County Distillery, attached to the winery, for samples of Award-Winning Gin, Vodkas, Brandies & Whiskey.
Reviewed By Lovewineandmartinis
We love visiting Door Peninsula Winey! Loved the outdoor wine tasting! My favorite is the cherry vodka. I Always take a bottle home with me. The shop has so much to choose from.
7. Door County Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By AndrewFromMadison - Madison, United States
The museum is full of exhibits, but not dissimilar from other historical museums in biggish cities. What makes it stand apart is a historical Fire Station - and it has real fire trucks inside too!
8. The Garden Door
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
DUE TO COVID-19, THE GARDEN DOOR IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED. The Garden Door was designed and is maintained by the Door County Master Gardeners. TGD is nestled behind barns at the UW Peninsular Ag Research Station, which is located a few miles north of Sturgeon Bay on Highway 42. Enter at the south driveway and go straight back past the barns. The entry gate is on your left. TGD is the only free public garden in Door County. It is open from dawn until dusk every day. A donation box is located on the right as you exit through the gate. Enjoy the double kaliedascope, fairy garden. Meditation tunnel. Wander and enjoy the tranquility.
9. Sturgeon Bay Farmer's Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By RobertH551 - Sturgeon Bay, United States
Great small town farmers market. Slow to start this year with virus and all but still worthwhile visiting. Summer tradition in Door V Co punts and brings lots of vendors; arts and crafts, furniture, cheese and lots of produce. And people! Great brats available for the whole family along with fresh kettle corn, baked goods and fruit crepes. The best Crab Rangoon and egg rolls are a hit, too. And painted rocks that are quite clever and unique. Pets always welcome!
10. Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal North Pierhead Light
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Luckyone2002 - Champaign-Urbana, United States
Really glad we stopped here - easy to find with a good-size parking lot, good signage so you knew which part of the path to stay on (since this adjoins the coast guard station). It was a beautiful sunny morning when we visited in September, and we walked most of the way out to the lighthouse, along the concrete pier. Took some nice photographs. A nice, free, thing to do in Door County.
