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Winter in Door County – Sturgeon Bay’s Fire & Ice Festival in February

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Every year Door County’s Sturgeon Bay embraces the winter season with the fire and ice festival which takes place in mid-February. It brings together artistry, the downtown area, and the heart of winter. IN 2026 the festival takes place Friday February 13 to Saturday February 14. The Fire & Ice Festival is the perfect winter tradition that transforms a brisk February weekend into a magical experience of glowing lights, ice sculptures, community events, and evening festivities. From family-friendly activities to elegant nights out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Door County Luminary Lit Hike The festival begins on Friday, February 13, with a luminary-lit hike at Crossroads at Big Creek…

Christkindlmarkt Christmas Festival in Door County, WI

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There is no doubt the height of the tourist season in Door County, Wisconsin is summer. It’s definitely a great time to visit, but Door County isn’t just a great place for a summer getaway. Each season has something to offer visitors and for many people smaller crowds is a bonus especially if you’ve found the crowds of holiday festivities in larger cities overwhelming. The holiday season around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve sees many repeat visitors. Whether spending the holiday in Door County or taking a getaway vacation and enjoying the local holiday festivities you can’t go wrong. The European style Christmas Market called Christkindlmarkt is one of…

Door County Sunrise on Lake Michigan in Sturgeon, Wisconsin

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Sunrise on Lake Michigan Private Beach at Best Door County Hotel with Waterfront Views

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…

The Northern Lights and Aurora Borealis in Door County, Wisconsin

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Aurora Borealis and Northern Lights in Door County, Wisconsin

For many the northern lights are a sought after sight to behold and the effect on the night skies can be both magical and colorful. Door County might not be as famous as other Aurora Borealis tourist destinations but when the conditions are right the majesty of the northern lights appears. This year photographers around Wisconsin have gotten some beautiful shots of the northern lights and the scientists predict there will be more frequent light shows to come in the Wisconsin area in the upcoming years. Glidden Lodge Beach Resort is situated in Door County which can be a great location to view the northern lights from when they make…

Holiday Cheer and Merry Time Christmas Festival in Door County, WI

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Merry-Time Festival at Door County Maritime Museum and John Purves Tug Boat Lit Up

Looking for some holiday cheer? The Door County Maritime Museum has their annual Merry Time Festival of Trees going on from November 12, 2022 to January 1, 2023 with the Jingle Mixer going on Tuesday December 13, 2022. The festival includes visits with Santa, activities for children, and the lighting of the John Purves tug boat. Enjoy the holiday décor at the museum with decorated trees, decorative displays, wreaths, and donated gifts. Plus enter the raffle for your chance to win one of the displays. Visit the Door County Maritime Museum website for more information. Glidden Lodge Beach Resort is just a 12 mile drive from the Maritime Museum. Book…

Shoreline, Waterways, and Watersports in Door County, Wisconsin

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Door County Bluff and Rocky Caves with Shallow Water

There is so much to do in Door County, Wisconsin and the water that surrounds it is one of the focal points that attracts so many visitors to the area. It is part of what makes the peninsula such a popular vacation spot and weekend getaway. Door County is the peninsula part of Wisconsin and boasts over 300 miles of shoreline with the Bay of Green Bay on the western side of the peninsula and Lake Michigan on the eastern side of Door County. In addition to the shoreline bordering Door County there are also bays, lakes, marshes, and several islands at vacationers’ disposal. The shoreline is varied in nature…