Door County Sunrise on Lake Michigan in Sturgeon, Wisconsin

 A beautiful sunrise never gets old. There are so many variables that make each sunrise unique and Door County sunrises over Lake Michigan can be breathtaking. If you’re wondering where to watch a sunrise in Door County, the Lake Michigan shoreline is the place to be. Since Door County is a peninsula, it’s surrounded by shoreline with a variety of landscapes from beachy to rocky to bluffs to sand dunes, and more. The east side of Door County sits on the shores of the massive Lake Michigan which is one of the five Great Lakes and the only one fully located in the United States. It’s over 22,000 square miles so when you’re on its shore it’s hard to believe it’s a lake.

Waterfront Door County Vacation Rentals with Sunrises on Lake Michigan

Door County hotel Glidden Lodge Beach Resort is perfectly placed to enjoy a sunrise on Lake Michigan and each one of our fully equipped waterfront Door County vacation rentals has a prime seat with its own outdoor sitting area whether that be a patio on the first floor or balcony on the second or third floor. In addition to private outdoor spaces to enjoy the Door County sunrise our vacation rentals also have picture windows and the units with cathedral ceilings enjoy the largest viewing expanse of Lake Michigan with windows going up to the ceiling.

Nearby Parks with Beautiful Door County Sunrises

Prefer a morning walk to enjoy the sunrise? Take a stroll on Glidden Lodge Beach Resort’s private beach or if you are a little more adventurous head over to Whitefish Dunes State Park and utilize their hiking trails in the summer or snow showing and cross country skiing trails in the winter. Cave Point County Park is another nearby destination where you can enjoy the sunrise. Both parks are only a 10 minute drive from Glidden Lodge Beach Resort.

Door County Sunrises Year-Round at Glidden Lodge Beach Resort

Whether you’re an early bird looking to enjoy the sunrise while out in nature or would prefer to savor the sunrise from the comfort of your Door County vacation rental, Glidden Lodge Beach Resort is one of the best Door County hotels to get a view of the sunrise on Lake Michigan everyday of your vacation. Watch the sun come up before you start your day! Glidden Lodge Beach Resort is open year-round and the Door County sunrise delights in every season: spring, summer, winter, and fall!

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