Veronica’s Guide to Sturgeon Bay and Door County

Veronica
Veronica’s Guide to Sturgeon Bay and Door County

Food scene

Restaurant and pub at the end of our block on 3rd Avenue.
18 locals recommend
Inn at Cedar Crossing
112 N 3rd Ave
18 locals recommend
Restaurant and pub at the end of our block on 3rd Avenue.
Great place for vegetarian and locally sourced options. Enjoy lunch there or order ahead and pick it up to go.
12 locals recommend
Get "Real" Cafe
43 S Madison Ave
12 locals recommend
Great place for vegetarian and locally sourced options. Enjoy lunch there or order ahead and pick it up to go.
Good selection of wine and some craft beers. Cheeses, breads and food items to take and enjoy at home.
Madison Avenue Wine Shop
25 S Madison Ave
Good selection of wine and some craft beers. Cheeses, breads and food items to take and enjoy at home.
Good for families. Pizza, pasta and salads. Seating outside in the summer along the Bay.
30 locals recommend
Sonny's Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria
129 N Madison Ave
30 locals recommend
Good for families. Pizza, pasta and salads. Seating outside in the summer along the Bay.
Good pub style food and home cooked favorites. Nice outdoor beer garden.
33 locals recommend
Kitty O'Reillys Irish Pub
59 E Oak St
33 locals recommend
Good pub style food and home cooked favorites. Nice outdoor beer garden.
A must see Door County destination.
34 locals recommend
Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor
9990 Water St S
34 locals recommend
A must see Door County destination.
Great place for an elegant, more upscale dinner.
22 locals recommend
Alexander's of Door County
3667 WI-42
22 locals recommend
Great place for an elegant, more upscale dinner.
Fun and quirky place for coffee and quick grabs. Outdoor seating. Just a few blocks away.
19 locals recommend
5th and Jefferson Coffee House
232 N 5th Ave
19 locals recommend
Fun and quirky place for coffee and quick grabs. Outdoor seating. Just a few blocks away.
Right across the street on 3rd Ave. Locally brewed beers and ales.
18 locals recommend
Starboard Brewing Company
151 N 3rd Ave
18 locals recommend
Right across the street on 3rd Ave. Locally brewed beers and ales.
Event space and lunch place. Check out their unique offerings on their website.
Drömhus Door County
Event space and lunch place. Check out their unique offerings on their website.
If you don't have time to go to our Favorite coffee place "5th and J" then you can grab a cup of coffee 2 doors down from the condo on 3rd. Ave. at Kick coffee.
19 locals recommend
Kick Coffee
148 N 3rd Ave
19 locals recommend
If you don't have time to go to our Favorite coffee place "5th and J" then you can grab a cup of coffee 2 doors down from the condo on 3rd. Ave. at Kick coffee.

Up Cycling

Places to find items to up-cycle or items that have been up-cycled.
Upcycled items that highlight Door County themes.
Wild Cherry Cottage Life
59 S Madison Ave
Upcycled items that highlight Door County themes.
Great place for items you can up cycle. CONSTANTLY changing inventory! Check out the store and the garage.
Bayside Bargains
14 S Madison Ave
Great place for items you can up cycle. CONSTANTLY changing inventory! Check out the store and the garage.

Shopping

Home goods, unique clothing and seasonal items for you.
Bliss (Lifestyles by Bliss)
58 North 3rd Avenue
Home goods, unique clothing and seasonal items for you.
Great children's store with unique toys and books.
Dancing Bear
13 N 3rd Ave
Great children's store with unique toys and books.
Great women's clothing store with a nice baby section.
Wilkins & Olander
120 N 3rd Ave
Great women's clothing store with a nice baby section.
Great old time candy shop and scooped ice cream.
12 N 3rd Ave
12 North 3rd Avenue
Great old time candy shop and scooped ice cream.
Fun game store with games for all ages. There's also coffee, tea and a limited food menu.
The Gnoshery
Fun game store with games for all ages. There's also coffee, tea and a limited food menu.
Very popular coffee and gift shop just north of Sturgeon Bay. Good outdoor seating and pretty gardens.
17 locals recommend
Door County Coffee & Tea Co.
5773 WI-42
17 locals recommend
Very popular coffee and gift shop just north of Sturgeon Bay. Good outdoor seating and pretty gardens.
Candle shop just north of Sturgeon Bay. Recently received attention for donating to the Ukraine. From their website May 2023: "100% of profits from this Ukraine Candle will be donated to Razom for Ukraine, a Ukrainian 501 (c)(3) organization. We have donated over $868,000 to date!"
Candleworks of Door County Inc
5789 WI-42
Candle shop just north of Sturgeon Bay. Recently received attention for donating to the Ukraine. From their website May 2023: "100% of profits from this Ukraine Candle will be donated to Razom for Ukraine, a Ukrainian 501 (c)(3) organization. We have donated over $868,000 to date!"
Antique shop just across the street.
Door County Traders Antiques and Consignment Mall
147 N 3rd Ave
Antique shop just across the street.

ARTS

Award winning glass artists. Beautiful! Demonstrations on some days. Call ahead.
10 locals recommend
Popelka Trenchard Glass
64 S 2nd Ave
10 locals recommend
Award winning glass artists. Beautiful! Demonstrations on some days. Call ahead.
A truly special theatre experience along the shores of Green Bay.
35 locals recommend
Peninsula Players Theatre
4351 Peninsula Players Rd
35 locals recommend
A truly special theatre experience along the shores of Green Bay.
This theatre has 2 locations. One is an outdoor amphitheater inside Peninsula State Park. They also have an indoor theatre in Fish Creek. Multiple show options, check the website.
Northern Sky Theater Creative Center & Gould Theater
9058 Co Rd A
This theatre has 2 locations. One is an outdoor amphitheater inside Peninsula State Park. They also have an indoor theatre in Fish Creek. Multiple show options, check the website.

Sightseeing

Beautiful scenic views. Must See!
7 locals recommend
Cave Point
7 locals recommend
Beautiful scenic views. Must See!
HUGE beach on the dunes just north of Sturgeon Bay. Great hiking trails too. In winter, it offers cross country skiing trails.
24 locals recommend
Whitefish Dunes State Park
3275 Clarks Lake Rd
24 locals recommend
HUGE beach on the dunes just north of Sturgeon Bay. Great hiking trails too. In winter, it offers cross country skiing trails.
Check their website for info on their many types of tours and events.
49 locals recommend
Door County Trolley
8030 WI-42
49 locals recommend
Check their website for info on their many types of tours and events.
Beautiful outdoor walking trails that are accessible to all. Educational activities available in the Nature Center. Check the website for more info.
The Ridges Sanctuary
Beautiful outdoor walking trails that are accessible to all. Educational activities available in the Nature Center. Check the website for more info.
Truly one of the most amazing State Parks in WI. SOOOO much to do there. Check their website for more info on events, bike rentals, paddle boat rentals, kayaks, etc.
114 locals recommend
Peninsula State Park
9462 Shore Rd
114 locals recommend
Truly one of the most amazing State Parks in WI. SOOOO much to do there. Check their website for more info on events, bike rentals, paddle boat rentals, kayaks, etc.
Cheese shop with adjacent restaurant. Check website to see if they are offering tours of the cheese caves.
12 locals recommend
Door Artisan Cheese Company
8103 WI-42
12 locals recommend
Cheese shop with adjacent restaurant. Check website to see if they are offering tours of the cheese caves.
Some guests have tried this and enjoyed it.
Foxy Pedaler Party Bike - Sturgeon Bay, WI
Some guests have tried this and enjoyed it.

City advice

Don't miss

Cave Point County Park & Whitefish Dunes State Park

Beautiful scenic location and great photo opportunity.
Book before you go

Winery Tours

These OFTEN require advance booking. Check ahead, especially for larger groups.
Book before you go

Private Chef

Some of our guests have arranged to have cooking classes at our condo with a local Chef. Message me for information on how to contact the Chef.