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Private Door County Beach with Beach Camera

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Shannon Summerfield
Sunrise Over Lake Michigan at Glidden Lodge Beach Resort in Door County, Wisconsin

Door County is a vacation destination because it has so much to offer including over 300 miles of shoreline on both Lake Michigan and the Bay of Green Bay. Glidden Lodge Beach Resort is located just a short drive from downtown Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The hotel resort is located on a private beach and each of our luxury vacation rental units features a view of the sunrise over Lake Michigan. We have a wide golden sand beach with shallow waters that make it perfect for swimming. Enjoy a walk along the beach, splashing on the shore, playing beach volleyball, or sitting in one of our beach chairs surrounded by nature.…

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Door County’s 66 Mile Scenic Byway

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Shannon Summerfield
Door County Scenic Byway Changing Leaves and Fall Colors

Door County is home to the 66 mile coastal scenic byway which traverses the Door County peninsula starting just north of Sturgeon Bay. The scenic route follows highway 57 to the north tip of the Peninsula and return route takes highway 42 south on the other side of the peninsula. This scenic route takes you through and near the many picturesque towns in Door County each with their own unique businesses and attractions. Driving the scenic byway includes scenic vistas of Lake Michigan, the Bay of Green Bay, the Niagara Escarpment bluffs, Wisconsin forests, agricultural terrain, and Door County villages. There are also state parks, county parks, and lighthouses on…

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Posted in Nearby Attractions, Niagara Escarpement, Niagara Escarpment, Outdoor Activities

Sturgeon Bay Harvest Fest and Street Art Auction

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Shannon Summerfield
Sturgeon Bay Harvest Fest and Street Art Auction in Door County, WI

Glidden Lodge Beach Resort has an ideal location for a hotel in Door County, Wisconsin. It is located in a quiet area on the Lake Michigan beach surrounded by the beautiful Door County woods. Sturgeon Bay, Door County’s largest city, is centrally located on the peninsula and it’s less than a twenty-minute drive from Glidden Lodge Beach Resort. Sturgeon Bay also has a slew of restaurants, events, and festivals to entertain residents and visitors alike. One such event coming up on September 18, 2021 is the Harvest Fest and Street Art Auction. The city is holding the Harvest Fest and Street Art Auction to celebrate 21 years of public art…

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Door County Maritime Week

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Shannon Summerfield
Door County Maritime Week

Wednesday August 4, 2021 is the start of Maritime week in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Maritime week focuses on Sturgeon Bay’s local maritime heritage as well as honoring local coast guard personal. A variety of activities and tours are happening during from August 4th to August 15th. Sturgeon Bay’s Maritime Week coincides with the U.S. Coast Guard’s 231st Birthday on August 4th and festivities begin the following day on August 5th with a golf outing at Idlewild golf course. In addition there will be tours of the Coast Guard Cutter Mobile Bay, a picnic, a concert, a classic and wooden boat festival, a Bloody Mary Social, and more. Maritime week is…

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2020 Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Winner in Door County

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Shannon Summerfield
Door County Hotel and Resort Aerial View of Glidden Lodge

Glidden Lodge Beach Resort is excited to announce their newly awarded 2020 Traveler’s Choice Winner from Tripadvisor. Every year Tripadvisor bestows this award to only the very best. Reviews, ratings, and traveler saves puts Door County’s Glidden Lodge Beach Resort in the top 10% of hotels worldwide. The staff at Door County’s Glidden Lodge is honored with the award and will continue to strive to exceed customer expectations. Sturgeon Bay’s Door County is the perfect place to stay when vacationing in the area and Glidden Lodge Beach Resort is pleased to be in the upper echelons of traveler choice when it comes to Door County lodging and hotel options. Thinking…

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Our Door County Resort Beach Is Calling… Are You Listening?

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Mark Summerfield
Lake Michigan Waterfront Hotel with Beach Lounge Chairs in Door County, WI

  We are open for business at Glidden Lodge Beach Resort in Door County, Wisconsin! Although the Lake Michigan water levels are high, and they may continue to rise through July, on this beautiful day we have sun, sand, and lounge chairs overlooking the water – perfection. Want to know more about how Glidden Lodge Beach Resort is working to prevent the spread of COVID-19? Take a look at our COVID-19 Pandemic blog post.

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