40 days in Door County Itinerary

Created using Klarna Trips Door County trip itinerary planner
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Sturgeon Bay
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Washington Island
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Sturgeon Bay — 19 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sturgeon Bay: Fish Creek (Eagle Tower, Peninsula State Park, &more), Baileys Harbor (The Ridges Sanctuary, Door County Brewing Co., &more) and Ephraim (Ephraim Historical Foundation, The Spa at Sacred Grounds, &more).

To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Sturgeon Bay trip planner.

Chicago to Sturgeon Bay is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. In December, Sturgeon Bay is little chillier than Chicago - with highs of 30°F and lows of 19°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Washington Island.
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Washington Island — 20 nights

Take a break from Washington Island with a short trip to Cast N Catch Charters in Sturgeon Bay, about 1h 50 min away.

To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Washington Island trip builder app.

Traveling by car from Sturgeon Bay to Washington Island takes 2 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Sturgeon Bay to Washington Island is 1 hour. In January, daytime highs in Washington Island are 24°F, while nighttime lows are 9°F. On the 23rd (Sat), you're off to home.
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Door County travel guide

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Nightlife · State Parks · Gift & Specialty Shops
Door County owes its status as a top Midwest vacation destination to its 480 km (300 mi) of shoreline along Lake Michigan. Coupled with five scenic state parks, 11 lighthouses, and 80 cultural venues, the natural scenery dominates here. The region hosts several museums, theaters, and art galleries. Art classes and workshops serve as big draws throughout the year, while live music and plays fill the entertainment schedule.
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