Door County
Door County is a long, thin peninsula that reaches out between Lake Michigan and Green Bay. It is dotted with lighthouses, cherry orchards, small harbors, and quiet beaches.
It is loved as a peaceful summer getaway, often called the Cape Cod of the Midwest. Visitors pick cherries, watch sunsets over the water, and enjoy old-fashioned fish boils by the shore.
Lighthouses
Door County has more lighthouses than any other county in the United States. These tall towers once guided ships safely past rocky shores and are fun to climb and photograph.
Cherries and Orchards
In summer the orchards fill with bright red cherries that families can pick themselves. The fruit ends up in pies, jams, and sweet treats sold all around the peninsula.
Beaches and Parks
State parks like Peninsula and Whitefish Dunes offer sandy beaches, hiking trails, and cool forests. Kids can build sandcastles, watch for deer, and paddle in calm bay water.