Guidebook for Sturgeon Bay
Entertainment & Activities
Catch a live performance at TAP, Door County's historic theater in Downtown Sturgeon Bay
21 locals recommend
Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP)
239 N 3rd AveCatch a live performance at TAP, Door County's historic theater in Downtown Sturgeon Bay
The Orchards at Egg Harbor
8125 Heritage Lake RdOur favorite Golf Course in Door County.
Food Scene
Tapas! Gets very busy and we would highly recommend you make a reservation.
27 locals recommend
Parador
7829 WI-42Tapas! Gets very busy and we would highly recommend you make a reservation.
Easily the best pizza in Door County, popular with visitors and locals. Try the "Green & Gold". Located just outside the entrance to Peninsula State Park.
UPDATE: They've opened a second locaton in Sister Bay on HWY 42, connected to their other bar/restaurant Bier Zot.
60 locals recommend
Wild Tomato Wood-Fired Pizza and Grille Fish Creek
4023 WI-42Easily the best pizza in Door County, popular with visitors and locals. Try the "Green & Gold". Located just outside the entrance to Peninsula State Park.
UPDATE: They've opened a second locaton in Sister Bay on HWY 42, connected to their other bar/restaurant Bier Zot.
Closest coffee house to the apartment, they also have some yummy sandwiches and wraps for a quick lunch. They serve coffee from Collective Coffee Roasters in Milwaukee.
19 locals recommend
Kick Coffee
148 N 3rd AveClosest coffee house to the apartment, they also have some yummy sandwiches and wraps for a quick lunch. They serve coffee from Collective Coffee Roasters in Milwaukee.
Known for the Butterburger and fresh Frozen Custard. There is nothing more Wisconsin. Culver's is attached to a gas station, so fill up on your way up the Peninsula.
Culver's
5581 Gordon RdKnown for the Butterburger and fresh Frozen Custard. There is nothing more Wisconsin. Culver's is attached to a gas station, so fill up on your way up the Peninsula.
Great selections for lunch. This is our favorite restaurant in Sturgeon Bay. Check their website for hours, as they change depending on the season.
http://www.thebluefrontcafe.com
27 locals recommend
Bluefront Cafe
86 W Maple StGreat selections for lunch. This is our favorite restaurant in Sturgeon Bay. Check their website for hours, as they change depending on the season.
http://www.thebluefrontcafe.com
SCONES!
All the baked goods here are amazing, and it's just a short walk from the apartment.
11 locals recommend
Sunflour Artisan Bakery
231 Michigan StSCONES!
All the baked goods here are amazing, and it's just a short walk from the apartment.
Our #1 stop for coffee in the AM. It's just a short 5 minute walk and they also have breakfast and lunch items.
19 locals recommend
5th and Jefferson Coffee House
232 N 5th AveOur #1 stop for coffee in the AM. It's just a short 5 minute walk and they also have breakfast and lunch items.
Awesome location above the Fish Creek Market. Great atmosphere with an interesting menu including delicious dinner crepes.
8 locals recommend
Mr. Helsinki Restaurant and Wine Bar
4164 Main StAwesome location above the Fish Creek Market. Great atmosphere with an interesting menu including delicious dinner crepes.
Possibly the most famous restaurant in Door County (goats on the roof). The swedish pancakes are good, but we wouldn't recommend any meal but breakfast here. Get there early..not worth the wait.
52 locals recommend
Al Johnson’s
10698 N Bay Shore DrPossibly the most famous restaurant in Door County (goats on the roof). The swedish pancakes are good, but we wouldn't recommend any meal but breakfast here. Get there early..not worth the wait.
Scaturo's Baking Co & Cafe
19 Green Bay RdBest breakfast in Sturgeon Bay.
Our favorite place to stop in Fish Creek before heading to Peninsula State Park. Awesome coffee, breakfast and lunch. Try the Huevos Rancheros!
34 locals recommend
Blue Horse Beach Cafe
4113 Main StOur favorite place to stop in Fish Creek before heading to Peninsula State Park. Awesome coffee, breakfast and lunch. Try the Huevos Rancheros!
New sushi restaurant in town on Third Avenue, also serves steak, chops and other seafood.
136 N 3rd Ave
136 North 3rd AvenueNew sushi restaurant in town on Third Avenue, also serves steak, chops and other seafood.
Hey, if you're going to stay in and chill one night, we're not going to judge you for ordering delivery! Their number is 920-818-1460.
Jimmy John's
845 Egg Harbor RdHey, if you're going to stay in and chill one night, we're not going to judge you for ordering delivery! Their number is 920-818-1460.
Drinks & Nightlife
Really good burgers and bar food, friendly staff, and good beer on tap.
28 locals recommend
BaySide Tavern
4160 Main StReally good burgers and bar food, friendly staff, and good beer on tap.
Restaurant and cocktail bar. We recommend making a reservation as far in advance as you can.
42 locals recommend
Wickman House
11976 Mink River RdRestaurant and cocktail bar. We recommend making a reservation as far in advance as you can.
Greystone Castle
8 N Madison AveGood burgers and bar food here in Sturgeon Bay!
Red Room
66 S 3rd AveUltimate townie bar!
This is the coolest little bar in Sturgeon Bay. It was originally a watering hole for workers at the nearby quarry, and has been in business ever since.
4709 Bay Shore Dr
4709 Bay Shore DriveThis is the coolest little bar in Sturgeon Bay. It was originally a watering hole for workers at the nearby quarry, and has been in business ever since.
Everything Else
This is the only microbrewery in Door County. They have a really cool location with beer on tap, and you can pick up a few six packs to-go.
49 locals recommend
Door County Brewing Co. Taproom and Music Hall
8099 WI-57This is the only microbrewery in Door County. They have a really cool location with beer on tap, and you can pick up a few six packs to-go.
White Gull Inn
4225 Main StDelicious breakfast restaurant in Fish Creek.
Wood Orchard Market
8112 WI-42Of all the roadside markets, this is #1 in our book.
Peninsula State Park
9462 Shore RdGreat way to spend a day in Door County!
Closest state park to the apartment, in peaceful Southern Door County.
54 locals recommend
Potawatomi State Park
3740 Park DriveClosest state park to the apartment, in peaceful Southern Door County.
Kelly photographed a number of our Airbnb listings, and is also a fellow Airbnb host. We'd highly recommend her for any of your photography needs in Door County!
Avenson Photography
24 North 3rd AvenueKelly photographed a number of our Airbnb listings, and is also a fellow Airbnb host. We'd highly recommend her for any of your photography needs in Door County!
Shopping
Another iconic Door County restaurant in Ephraim. Classic, old-time ice cream parlor and restaurant in operation for over 100 years.
34 locals recommend
Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor
9990 Water St SAnother iconic Door County restaurant in Ephraim. Classic, old-time ice cream parlor and restaurant in operation for over 100 years.
Eclectic store on the most prominent corner in Fish Creek. Everything from Ugg Boots to firearms (yes, really).
Hide Side Corner Store
9413 WI-42Eclectic store on the most prominent corner in Fish Creek. Everything from Ugg Boots to firearms (yes, really).
Walmart Garden Center
1536 Egg Harbor RdIt's Wal-Mart!
This place just opened up this year, and we highly recommend the visit. One of the coolest new places in Door County.
8 locals recommend
Sister Golden
4147 Main StThis place just opened up this year, and we highly recommend the visit. One of the coolest new places in Door County.
Parks & Nature
Recently named Wisonsin's only "dark sky" park, one of just 48 in the world. It is a little bit more off the beaten path, and certainly less crowded than Peninsula.
44 locals recommend
Newport State Park
475 County Rd NPRecently named Wisonsin's only "dark sky" park, one of just 48 in the world. It is a little bit more off the beaten path, and certainly less crowded than Peninsula.