Pack some snacks, blankets, and bug spray, and tuck in for a cozy night spent watching a double-feature among the trees. Take your kids for an old-fashioned film experience at the Skyway Drive-In, one of the last of its kind. Follow our cherry report to see when the fruits are ready to be picked, plucked, and transformed into your favorite delicacies. Thousands of blossoms will turn into delicious cherries each July, ripe for the picking. After the 30-minute crossing, grab ice cream, explore the island, and stop at Schoolhouse Beach for a dip in pristine waters. Kids will love going aboard the Washington Island Ferry to cross Death’s Door for a getaway to the island. Rent a few kayaks and explore the shoreline, opt for a pontoon boat for a relaxing ride on the lake, or feed your need for speed with a speedboat and tubing gear-whichever way you go, getting on Lake Michigan or an inland lake is a must. Cross the spit to the island on foot (wear shoes that can get wet) or by complimentary haywagon, then climb the steps to the top of the lookout tower for a sweeping view of the lake.

It’s a great hike anytime but even better when guided by a naturalist.įound a few minutes from Baileys Harbor, Cana Island Lighthouse may be the most revered of Door County’s lights. This trail teaches a new appreciation for nature at Wisconsin’s oldest private nature preserve. You may get lucky and see baby chicks hatch or witness some of the first days of a baby cow. Get up close and personal with goats, piglets, horses, chickens, and other farm animals.

Family friendly attractions