Door County, Wisconsin

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Door County ... on and off the beaten path

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Door County Travelers Journal 

We go on and off the beaten path to find stories that others may have overlooked. Interesting places. Things to see. People to meet. Visitor information that you can use to make sure your time in Door County is well spent. Our online publication at DoorCountyTravelersJournal.com takes you on this delightful journey, while our lens here in the Squidoo community adds other interesting stuff! Your comments in the Guestbook below are appreciated and may help others. Enjoy!

Ephraim - Essence of Door County 

by Steve Allen

Ephraim epitomizes the essence of Door County. Along with Fish Creek, it is at the center of tourist life. It has a certain storybook charm with the town nicely wrapped around its primary waterfront, Eagle Harbor. Its stately homes and hotels along the shoreline attest to its glorious past as a prime destination for tourists, seasonal visitors, and permanent residents of the Peninsula. Ephraim is wonderful in all four seasons and there seems to be plenty to see and do every day.

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Sister Bay - A Proud Heritage 

by Liz Bylaska

Sister Bay's first settlers were Scandinavians who immigrated to the area in 1757. It became an incorporated village in April of 1912. The village was named after the Sister Islands which lie at the entrance to the harbor.

Ironically, 1912 was a tragic year for the little village. There was a drought which caused crop failures and a hail storm in which fowl from the Koessl farm totally disappeared.

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If You're Coming to Door County with Kids ... 

... what's in Door County for kids and teens?

Don't miss taking the kids to see the dinosaur egg fossil on display in Door County. It's real and it's millions of years old! This Hypselosaurus specimen was previously owned by Steven Spielberg when he created the movie "Jurassic Park". Now you can see it up close. It's been named "Infinity".
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There's lots for kids to do in Door County. Kids love the various annual festivals as well, especially Egg Harbor Pumpkin Patch Festival.
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Find interesting places that kids and teens love in Door County.
Visit our Kids Edition

Door County Websites You'll Find Useful 

DoorCountyTravelersJournal.com
Our online magazine about places, businesses, people, events, and festivals of Door County, Wisconsin.
DoorCountyVacationLodging.com
Find a place to stay ... or buy!
DoorCountyVacationCalendar.info
Events and Festivals in Door County.
All Things Door County
A potpourri of Door County things to do, organized by type, such as wineries.
Door County Navigator
Destination guide to food, lodging, activities and events.
Door County Visitor Bureau
A great reference directory of businesses, etc. in Door County.
Door County Favorites
Our blog. Candid discussions about Door County favorites ... or not. It's all you.
TravelsWithDoris.com
Doris takes a peek around Door County ... she's a California girl who just wants to have fun! You'll be surprised what she looks like!

YouTube vids 

Little snippets about Door County.

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Door County (or related) stuff on Amazon 

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Door County Photos 

Visit our Door County Photo Gallery

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Great Stuff on CafePress 

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Start planning your Door County vacation right here ... 

Green Bay is the nearest major airport.

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Looking for a Place to Stay? 

... check out this Door County lodging directory

Rent a room, condo, cottage, or house directly from the owner:
Door County Vacation Lodging

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Door County Gifts on Amazon 

... yum, yum.

Door County Dried Cherries - Two 2-lb. Packages

Amazon Price: $35.90 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Seaquist Orchard Cherry Pie

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Door County Cherry Wine Candle (TM)

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What do YOU think? 

... a little debate.

Are there enough condo developments in Door County?

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yes

iqbal615 says:

I think that should be enough

Steve_A says:

Yes, there's enough. Whether for rent, for sale, or both, the supply is ample at the moment.

no

 

Reader Feedback 

mbgphoto wrote...

Good information. Lensrolled to my Door County Lighthouses lens.

ReplyPosted February 03, 2009

mbgphoto wrote...

We went to Door County last year for a short vacation. I really enjoyed it. There were some unique lighthouses on the coast. Thanks for the info.

ReplyPosted October 30, 2008

tdove wrote...

Never been to Wisconsin. Sounds really nice though. Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!

ReplyPosted February 04, 2008

The_Bard wrote...

Sounds like a great place. 5*s. Welcome to the Tru-Travel Group.- Paul

ReplyPosted February 02, 2008

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by Steve_A

Steve Allen is the Editor and Publisher of the Door County Travelers Journal. Steve's been in the publishing business since childhood, when he produce... (more)

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