101 Things
There are so many things to do in Door County! When guests arrive at the Dancing Dragonfly, I always take the time to sit down with them and help them maximize their time. Here are 101 things you can do during your stay....
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See the restored Eagle Bluff Lighthouse in Peninsula State Park
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Buy jam from Bea's Ho-Made in Gills Rock
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Taste wine at Simon Creek Winery outside of Carlsville
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Go see a fish boil at the Old Post Office in Ephraim (Earl is a hoot!)
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Hike beautiful trails at any of the Door County Trust properties
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Take a Ghost Trolley tour - BOO!
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Take the ferry to Washington Island & ride the Cherry Train
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Go see the boat house on Rock Island
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Look at the gorgeous bone & ivory carvings at Scrimshanders
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Try the Corsica bread at Door County Bakery
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Find a Door County Christmas ornament at Tenenbaums
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Climb Old Baldy in Whitefish Dunes State Park
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Sample cheese at Wisconsin Cheese Masters outside of Fish Creek
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Climb to the top of Cana Island Lighthouse
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Learn about egg tempera painting at the Miller Art Museum in Sturgeon Bay
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Attend one of the outdoor theater productions of the Peninsula Players
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Look for the "Reynolds" stock certificate at Door County Historical Museum
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Eat a homemade chocolate from Door County Confectionery
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Try the spinach apple bleu salad at the Inn at Cedar Crossing
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Charter the schooner - Talisman out of Sturgeon Bay
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Walk along the historic pier at the Canal Station Lighthouse
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Play a round of golf at the Alpine - blue course with gorgeous views
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For the novice - play a round of miniature golf at the Red Putter
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Have a cup of coffee or tea at Door County Coffee and Tea Company
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Get off the highway and drive the county roads
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Find the seven dwarfs in the Dancing Dragonfly yard and ask why do they live here
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Arrange for a massage with Saguaro Day Spa in Sturgeon Bay
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Try the cherry vodka or the local distilled Moonshine at Door Peninsula Distillery
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Eat lunch at Fred and Fuzzy’s Waterfront Bar & Grill
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Get a Sonny’s pizza delivered to the Dancing Dragonfly
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Buy a jar of cherries to take home for pies
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Get a table on the lake at Donny’s Glidden Lodge or Harbor Fish Market & Grill
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Look at the Asian art & antiques at the Linden Gallery
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Hike the Eagle trail in Peninsula State Park
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Taste the yummy cherry strudel at Wood’s Orchard
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See the flowers at Ridges Sanctuary
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Ride a horse at Kurtz Corral
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Look for the little room full of hinges and door knobs at Bay Traders Antique Store
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Admire the mahogany Chris Crafts at On Deck Clothing Co.
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Find your dream house on Cottage Row
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Get a table on the bay at the Inn at Kristofer’s
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Buy a bag of honey crisp apples
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Ask about the narwhal tusk in the front parlor, or any of the unusual items in the home
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Laugh at Wisconsin humor at American Folklore Theater in Peninsula State Park
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Try to see one of the “boats” being refurbished by Fincantieri Ship Builders
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Look for the new Sweet Tango apples at Wood’s Orchard
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Read a book while relaxing on the big front porch of the Dancing Dragonfly
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Enjoy the sand at Ephraim, Whitefish Dunes, or Nicolet beaches
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Charter a sailboat to watch a one of a kind sunset
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Try the sautéed sage on the ravioli at Trattoria Del Santos in Sturgeon Bay – it melts in your mouth!
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Tour Sturgeon Bay from the water on the old Chicago Fireboat
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Go parasailing
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Visit the Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay
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Take a kayak tour at sunset
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Snow shoe around Newport State Park
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Get something for the Celie from Stove Dog in Sturgeon Bay
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Rent a moped from Edge of Park Rentals for a slower change of pace
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Drop a fishing line into the lake on the wharf in Baileys Harbor
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Drop a fishing line into Sturgeon Bay by the old bridge in town
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Bottle feed some baby goats or piglets at The Farm outside Sturgeon Bay
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Go cross country skiing by candle light through our state parks
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See a performance at Third Ave. Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay
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Go park your car under the stars and watch a movie at the Skyway drive-in
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Dip your own candle at Candle Works in Carlsville
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Visit the Cherry De-lite store in Forestville in Southern Door County
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Ride your bike down the Ahnapee Trail that starts in Sturgeon Bay
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Hunt for the Northcote Clock & Stein Shop
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Grab some organic groceries for lunch, or get a specialty juice drink from Greens N Grains
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See Charles Peterson paintings – the Memories Series of ghost like images of the past at Cottage Grove Gallery
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Take a Segway tour of Peninsula State Park
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See Door County Shakespeare at Bjorklunden
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Fly a kite from the Fish Creek Kite Company
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Taste olive oils at Fat Louie's
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Go to the Saturday Farmer’s Market & Craft Show, just 2 blocks from the Dancing Dragonfly
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Try on a hat in Hat Head in Fish Creek - what fun!
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Eat a Friday night fish fry at the Sister Bay Bowl Supper Club or the English Inn
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Buy a pie to take home from Sweetie Pie (their Cherry Pie is David's favorite)
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Try the fish chowder for lunch at the Cookery in Fish Creek
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Bike around Washington Island
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Climb the fire tower in Potawatomi State Park for excellent views of Sturgeon Bay
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Watch the sunset from Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay
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Go quilting at the Barn Door Quilts in Sturgeon Bay
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Go ice fishing in the waters of Little Sturgeon Bay our winter ice “shanty town”
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Buy a Door County sweatshirt from On Deck – best quality up here
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See a performance at Door County Auditorium in Fish Creek
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Paddle a kayak off of Nicolet Beach or in Moonlight Bay
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Catch a local musician at a café or restaurant - look for listings in the Peninsula Pulse
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Go to Door County Brewery for a small batch beer or ale in Baileys Harbor
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Take a brief nap after breakfast!
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Take a carriage ride in Ephraim - just up the road
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Shop for antiques at Olde Orchard Antique Mall
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Buy the chocolate covered cherries at Silly Goose best ones up here!
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Ride a bike around Peninsula State park
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Check out the art galleries and glass studio on 2nd Avenue in Sturgeon Bay
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Buy some smoked fish from Charlie’s
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Eat ice cream while watching the cows being milked at Schopf's Hilltop Dairy
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Get a revitalizing Reiki session at a local spa
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Enjoy ice cream at the 100+ year old Wilson’s Ice Cream Parlor
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Visit Cave Point County Park – David’s favorite spot in the county!
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Eat at the place with the goats on the roof
AND FINALLY……
101. Sit back, relax, and breath deeply the fresh air – you’ve earned it!









