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Three Day – Two Night Tour
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Day One:
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10:00AM
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Start your journey at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. This museum offers docent-guided tours of exhibits that span the nautical history of Door County, from early American Indian canoes to post-World War II bulk carriers. And if there’s time, head across the bridge and enjoy the Door County Historical Museum, named the best small museum in the Midwest by the Chicago Tribune. Times vary. www.dcmm.org
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12:30PM
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Travel across the bridge and enjoy lunch at Stone Harbor Resort while watching the boats pass through the harbor. www.stoneharbor-resort.com
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1:30PM
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For your next stop, walk the break wall at the Canal Station Pierhead light. This fully operational U.S. Coast Guard station is located at the Lake Michigan end of the Sturgeon Bay ship canal. It was built in 1882 and automated in 1972.
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2:30PM
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Journey north on Hwy 57 to the oldest town in Door County: Baileys Harbor. Here, you will find the historic Baileys Harbor Range Lights. Beginning in 1869, sailors aligned the upper and lower lights of this facility to gain safe entry into the harbor for 100 years. www.dcmm.org
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3:30PM
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Journey northeast about six miles to Cana Island Lighthouse, Door County’s most recognizable lighthouse and landmark. Wander through the oil room and keeper’s house; then climb the stairs to the top for a spectacular view of Lake Michigan. Peruse the grounds and find the historical marker for the shipwreck of the Frank O’Conner, one of the largest wooden ships ever built. www.dcmm.org/canaisland.html
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4:30PM
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Check into your hotel for some R & R. Sales representatives listed below are available for assistance with hotel leads.
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6:30PM
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Experience a traditional Fish Boil dinner at The Sandpiper Restaurant, located on the north end of Baileys Harbor. A Fish Boil features whitefish caught by local fishermen that is cooked outside over an open fire, just as it was done by the Peninsula’s Scandinavian settlers100 years ago. Seconds are always encouraged, but make sure you leave room for a piece of traditional Door County Cherry Pie. Phone: 920-839-2528
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Day Two:
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9:30AM
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Board the Washington Island Ferry for a scenic, half-hour trip through Death’s Door straights en route to Washington Island. www.wisferry.com
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10:30AM
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Arrive on Washington Island and hop aboard the Cherry Train. Learn about the history, folklore and legends of island life with your expert tour guide. www.cherrytrain.com
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12:00PM
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Eat a “lawyer” for lunch (a locally caught fish, prepared just right) at KK Fiske Restaurant. www.washingtonisland.com/loyencollection
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1:00PM
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Learn more about Door County’s maritime history at the Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum. View artifacts, photographs and videos on local maritime history, including commercial fishing, Coast Guard and area shipwrecks.
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2:00PM
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Before leaving the island, stop at Schoolhouse Beach. The beach is one of only five in the world covered completely in smooth white limestone rocks.
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3:00PM
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Board the Washington Island Ferry and return to the mainland.
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4:00PM
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Go back to the hotel for some R & R.
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5:00PM
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Prior to dinner, journey through the streets of Sister Bay. Visit the shops, stop for a glass of wine or simply soak up the surroundings at Waterfront Park.
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6:00PM
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Enjoy dinner at The Inn at Kristopher’s—waterfront dining at its best. www.innatkristophers.com
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7:00PM
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Stay for dessert and watch the sunset from your table, or walk down to the water’s edge and see the colors of the sky explode over the bay.
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Day Three:
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8:00AM
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Enjoy breakfast at the Square Rigger Galley in Jacksonport. This restaurant is known for award-winning breakfasts and is set on the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline. www.squareriggerlodge.com
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9:00AM
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Take part in one final maritime experience when you board an old Chicago Fire Boat and see the beauty of Door County from the water. www.doorcountyfireboatcruises.com
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