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Door County, WI
18Events this week
5Free things to do
83New spots
97New stories

Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Door County

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 18 events, day by day →

Friday Night Under the Lights

Friday 6pm · John Miles County Park

Ketchup

Friday 7pm · Cherry Lanes

Sturgeon Bay Harvest Fest

Saturday 9am · Historic Third Ave

Volunteer Workday

Saturday 9am · Plum Island (Wisconsin) · Free

New in Door County

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Door County Museum and Archives

Arts & Culture

Local time travel: Door County Museum and Archives packs the deepest collection of Door County artifacts around, from the Seasons of Life wildlife diorama to the Pioneer Fire Station’s restored vintage fire trucks.

doorcountymuseum.org

Salty Seagull Mini Golf

Entertainment

Mini golf, major fun: Southern Door’s newest 18-hole adventure course, Salty Seagull Mini Golf, is custom designed for families and friendly rivalry alike.

saltyseagullminigolf.com

Trattoria Dal Santo

Restaurants

Cozy Italian fix: When you need a break from the usual, Trattoria Dal Santo comes through with relaxed Northern Italian comfort and a solid glass of wine or cold beer.

trattoriadalsanto.com

Door County’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Door County’s best →

Most read in Door County

The five stories Door County readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Skip Midwest Summer Crowds For A Hidden Wisconsin Island With A Pristine Shoreline And A Historic Lighthouse

    The Door County peninsula in Door County, Wisconsin, is home to several lesser populated islands, including Washington Island, Rock Island, and Chambers Island.

    Full story at travel.yahoo.com

  2. Sister Bay asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to review rental policy

    Sister Bay, Wisconsin, has asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to review a court decision overturning its short-term rental policy.

    Full story at fox11online.com

  3. Water safety important in Door County after increase in boating-related fatalities

    Four people have died in Door County this year in boating-related incidents, according to Wisconsin DNR.

    Full story at nbc26.com

  4. The Avenue project moves ahead with 39 new affordable housing units in Sturgeon Bay

    The first phase of The Avenue, a development in Sturgeon Bay, will provide more affordable housing options to Door County residents.

    Full story at fox11online.com

  5. Sturgeon Bay to receive over $500,000 for waterfront project revamping "eyesore" along Nautical Drive

    Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is set to receive over $500,000 for a waterfront project that aims to make the area more welcoming for the public.

    Full story at nbc26.com

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