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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…

Cross Country Skiing at Door County Hotel and Resort Glidden Lodge Near Sturgeon Bay, WI

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There is something magical about winter in Door County, Wisconsin. Fresh snow sparkling in the sunshine with beautiful blue skies to contrast. Unique looking ice shoves from Lake Michigan decorate the shoreline. Icicles at Cave Point County Park take over the rocky formations of the Niagara Escarpment. The natural beauty of Door County shines through even in the winter season and there are less visitors and crowds to contend with. While some shops and restaurants may be open seasonally there is still plenty of places open year-round to enjoy a getaway at our Door County resort. Glidden Lodge Beach Resort and hotel is a short drive from downtown Sturgeon Bay,…

Private Door County Beach with Beach Camera

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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.…

Door County Maritime Week

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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…

2020 Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Winner in Door County

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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…