Our family was on the lookout for a fun weekend getaway that didn’t break the bank. After weeks of research, we decided to try out Door County in beautiful Wisconsin. We visited in the summer, but we hear winter is just as beautiful.

With many family-friendly tourist attractions, (cherry-picking, viewing lighthouses, amazing water views everywhere, fun boutiques, drive-in movies) it made for a trip our whole family loved.

LODGING:

First, we needed to find lodging. When I look for places to stay I like to go to tripadvisor.com and look at reviews. Depending on where I go, I look for a hotel that has 1,000+ reviews (or the highest with the location) and will look into the reviews and see what works. There isn’t a ton of lodging in Door County and it books fast! If you love camping though, there are a lot of options!

The winner for us was the Landmark Resort in Egg Harbor. Amazing views, indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub and sauna, layouts that worked for families, a park for kids, walking trails to explore and best of all… a kitchen!!! That’s right, a kitchen! If you attend Door County in the summer, restaurants can get very busy. This is a nice feature in case you want to make something quick and not worry about the wait time to sit down at a restaurant.

Nice size pull out couch and private rooms for mom and dad!

The downside to this hotel was that there was no room service (have restaurant on-site) and their air conditioning wasn’t set when we arrived so it took a while to cool off. If we go back, we will request this. No one likes unpacking luggage hot and sweaty! It also isn’t a place that is newly renovated, but it wasn’t bad and worked for us.

The Outdoor Pool at Landmark Resort:

The Pool! Video made by a GoPro

You can definitely find other places to stay on Trip Advisor or Airbnb.

Airbnb:

I love Airbnb. You can get a whole house for your family on your trip and it’s very cost effective. When looking at reviews on here, I don’t always look for the most reviewed. There are a lot of new people starting to become a host home. Honestly, I will look at their pictures and won’t stay unless I am satisfied. A lot of people are honest on here because they want to manage expectations and have people stay. Yes, look at reviews, but sometimes it’s worth the risk as well! Something cool, if you use Airbnb by clicking here, you get $55 off your first stay while using them! It doesn’t have to be Door County either! Enjoy the savings!

Agoda:

You can also find good deals on hotels at Agoda. Most of the time it’s cheaper then going to the resort website! I will still look at the hotel reviews on trip advisor, but I will reserve it off of Agoda.

FOOD:

If you go to Door County, you MUST try a Fish Boil! We absolutely loved our experience at the White Gull Inn. They do reservations and accommodate large groups!

Fish Boil photo and video:

Video made by a GoPro

Other Food Recommendations:

Breakfast:

Julie’s Park Cafe Hours: 6:30am – 3pm 4020 Hwy. 42 • Fish Creek, Wisconsin 54212 920-868-2999

White Gull Inn Hours: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM Amazing breakfast 4225 Main Street, P.O. Box 160 Fish Creek, Wisconsin, 54212 innkeeper@whitegullinn.com (920) 868-3517 Their Door County French Toast is AMAZING!!!!!





Lunch/Dinner:

Landmark Resort Dining, Carrington Pub & Grill Reservations Call: 920.868.3205

Bayside Tavern 4160 Main St, Fish Creek, WI 54212 Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Casey’s BBQ and Smokehouse 7855 Sth 42, Egg Harbor, Wisconsin 54209 Hours: 11 am to 9 pm

White Gull Inn Hours: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM A place to go to experience a door county fish boil. Fish Boils Served Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Seatings at 5:45, 7:00 & 8:15 PM Arrive 30 minutes early to check-in (Fish Boil reservations recommended, call (920) 868-3517) 4225 Main Street, P.O. Box 160 Fish Creek, Wisconsin, 54212 innkeeper@whitegullinn.com (920) 868-3517

Wild Tomato Wood-Fired Pizza and Grille Fish Creek 11 AM to midnight 4633 Market Street Egg Harbor, WI 54209 920.868.9453



STUFF TO DO:

Who doesn’t love a drive-in movie! Skyway drive-in theater is $9 per person and plays every night.

Music Fiddler’s Farm 6951 County Rd C Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920.559.3460 Some of the states’ best musicians come together to perform toe tappin’ classic country, Western swing and bluegrass music the whole family can enjoy. $15/ticket, at the door.

Trolly ride Door County Trolley Station – 8030 Hwy 42 Egg Harbor, WI 54209

Light Houses Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Located in Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, WI Telephone: 920.839.2377 Website www.EagleBluffLighthouse.org Email: info@eagleblufflighthouse.org Other popular lighthouses Cana Island Lighthouse – Baileys Harbor (if causeway accessible) OR Canal Station Lighthouse Range Lights – Baileys Harbor List:https://www.doorcounty.com/experience/lighthouses/

Ice Cream – We loved Grumpys!

– We loved Grumpys! Things to do if you stay at The Landmark Resort: Outdoor swimming pools. All three are heated. Open 9 am – sunset seasonally. Indoor swimming pool. Open 24/7. Game Room Whirlpools (4) – one in each building. Steam Rooms (4) – one in each building. Tennis Courts (3) – check out racquets and balls at the Front Desk. Basketball Court Shuffleboard Courts (2) – all the equipment is available at the Front Desk. Pickleball Court Volleyball Court Children’s Playground Equipment Karaoke at hotel restaurant sat night 9p-midnight

Views for days where ever you go!!!











Our favorite by far, The Farm ! Animal interaction at it’s finest! P O Box 44 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Hours Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rates Adults (13 and over) $8.50 Children (3-12) $5.00 Children 2 and under FREE

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Video of our experience at the Farm:

Video made by a GoPro

Honestly, we loved our trip and will be scheduling a time to come back soon! We made memories that will last a lifetime and we didn’t go in debt to make it happen!

We would definitely recommend Door County as a family vacation spot!

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