Door County Vacation Recommendations

[Slim]

The segway tour at Peninsula state park was fun. 10 seconds to learn, 10 minutes and your a pro. I wish they went a little faster.

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

The segway tour at Peninsula state park was fun. 10 seconds to learn, 10 minutes and your a pro. I wish they went a little faster.

Bend over, Slim. You've just authored the gayest post of all time.

[bs4173]

Bend over, Slim. You've just authored the gayest post of all time.

Thank you. I can't stand it. The entire peninsula is filled with people pretending to be home spun.

"Oh look at that old wagon wheel, honey! Isn't that charming?"

Give me the Northwoods any day of the week.

were you born as a self-righteous a$$hole or did you grow into it over time?

[Sir Lawrence]

were you born as a self-righteous a$$hole or did you grow into it over time?

Relax, he's a good poster.  

However, why can't we like both?  Just got back from a week in Oneida County.  Love the pine scent, jackpine tavern settings, loons calling, lakes every two miles.  

Door County, on the other hand, has incredible vistas (the view from the towers at both Potawatomi and Peninsula State Parks are breath taking) great fishing, and very nice local folk.  Yes, there can be a bit of what PRN referred to, but you can get that in Minocqua too.  

Sturgeon Bay is where the original poster said he was staying.  Fish Creek and Sister Bay can be a bit of a hike this time of year from Sturgeon Bay, because the traffic up 42 can be awful.  If you want to hang closer to Sturgeon Bay, I recommend Kitty O'Reilly's Irish Pub for good food/drink and live music almost every night.  Take in Potawatomi State Park. Take the Fire Boat tour.  

[Lighthouse 84]

As someone who's wife has had a place half way between Sturgeon Bay and Egg Harbor for the last 40+ years, (with a rental cottage for those interested) and I've been going for the last 25, try the Nightengale Supper Club on a Friday evening for the best pan fried perch you'll have.  Next door is the Neighborhood Pub, with great tenderloin sandwiches.  These are both in the heart of Sturgeon Bay, near the Walmart.  For a great cheeseburger served on bread, and it's very good, try Birminghams on Bay Shore Drive, about 4 miles north of downtown Sturgeon.

Try Cave Point park for a great place to go during the day.  It's a fun place to walk along the lake side and right next to Whitefish Dunes State Park, which is a sand beach.  Bike rides through Peninsula State Park are fun and bike rentals are at the park entrance.  Sand beach there too.  For evening fun, try the American Folklore Theatre at Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek.  Never not funny.

On the way there, either on 57 as you get into DoorCo or on S as you leave Algoma heading into DoorCo, stop at Renard's for string cheese and/or curds.  Fabulous.

[GGGG]

Thank you. I can't stand it. The entire peninsula is filled with people pretending to be home spun.

"Oh look at that old wagon wheel, honey! Isn't that charming?"

Give me the Northwoods any day of the week.

Obviously you haven't been to the Northwoods lately.

[cheebs09]

Pirates Cove in Sister Bay. Favorite mini-golf course I've ever played. Their Dells location doesn't hold a candle to it.

I will second that. My family has played that course a million times and it never gets old. Then hop over to Johnson's for some go-karting. Also, to the person who said Renard's is right on. Awesome place.

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

Obviously you haven't been to the Northwoods lately.

I just got back!

[ZiggysFryBoy]

I just got back!

how was Weasels?

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

Great! Also hit Northern Exposure on the way home. Good times.

[SaintPaulWarrior]

Don't forget beautiful Silver Street in Hurley when you're in the neighborhood.

[4everwarriors]

how was Weasels?
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You'd have to pull out driver on most holes.

[MARQTTE]

For the money, Chanticlear Guest House was great. Nice old Victorian Farm House, great food, doesn't cost a fortune because it isn't on the lake.

A definite thumbs up for the Chanticlear.  We spent a few days there for our honeymoon.  We now go back every year to the Bay Shore Inn with the kids.  We go the last week in August due to the reduced rates.

The other must do (with kids) is PC junction.  They have pedal cars and the food is delivered by trains.  We go there every year.

On the way home, we stop at Bay Beach in Green Bay.  Very cheap but very busy.

[BrewCity83]

On the way home, we stop at Bay Beach in Green Bay.  Very cheap but very busy.

Bay Beach park in GB is now home to the Zippin' Pippin', a wooden rollercoaster that was once Elvis Presley's favorite ride.

[Lennys Tap]

Bay Beach park in GB is now home to the Zippin' Pippin', a wooden rollercoaster that was once Elvis Presley's favorite ride.

Thought the King's favorite ride was Ann-Margret

[4everwarriors]

Or LSD

[tower912]

And Sleeping Bear Dunes in Leelanau County, on the cool side of the lake, just took GMA's award for most beautiful spot in America.    I've visited Door County, but always thought it was overrated compared to the Sleeping Bear area.   For sheer beauty, though, Pictured Rocks may beat Sleeping Bear.    For summer ambiance, though, Sleeping Bear wins. 

[ringout]

how was Weasels?

I really need to meet ZFB.  He's my kinda guy.  (my kinda humor anyway)

[ZiggysFryBoy]

I really need to meet ZFB.  He's my kinda guy.  (my kinda humor anyway)

I'm not joking when I say that I f*cking love Weasels!

[4everwarriors]

I really need to meet ZFB.  He's my kinda guy.  (my kinda humor anyway)

That's easy. You'll find him at La Cage most evenings sittin' by himself, third barstool from the end, with pink loafers on.

[Benny B]

I'm not joking when I say that I f*cking love Weasels!

I was starting to wonder about ZFB before I realized my dyslexia got the better of me reading that line.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

I was starting to wonder about ZFB before I realized my dyslexia got the better of me reading that line.

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