Delightful Door County

A July 1998 trip to Door County by indigirl

Quote: I've made more than 20 visits to Door County Wisconsin from the age of 2 til the present. It's a delightful destination whether as part of a family vacation, or a quick weekend with friends.

Delightful Door County

Overview

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In the winter, the cross country skiing is superb in the many state parks. In the summer, visit Newport Beach State Park for swimming and hiking. Al Johnson's restaurant in Sister Bay features wonderful Swedish food and the infamous goats on the roof. The bowling alley in Sister Bay has the best fish fry on Fridays.Perhaps the most memorable moments, though, come from strolling the many quaint towns and seeing a slice of mid-American life. Quick Tips: Door County is convenient from many places in the midwest. If you have to fly, fly into Chicago or Milwaukee and drive up the Lake Michigan coast for some wonderful scenery.If visiting in the off-season, expect hardly any crowds,...Read More

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Rowleys Bay Resort

Hotel | "The Wagon Trail Resort"

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The Wagon Trail Resort is our family favorite. Rooms are tastefully and thoughtfully decorated. All have Queen beds and "Country" design, with nicely sized bathrooms. The rooms at the back, "Woodside view", are much cheaper and are still nice views.What really sells The Wagon Trail are the large amounts of thoughtful amenities the owners have assembled. From cross country skiing onsite in the winter, to boat rentals and fishing in the summer, you can experience the best of the outdoors without leaving the resort.One of the definite highlights is kayaking through the nearby bird and fish reserve. You can rent kayaks onsite for a reasonable rate, and it's only a short paddle to the reser...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on April 4, 2002

Rowleys Bay Resort
1041 County Road ZZ
Door County, Wisconsin 54210
1(888) 559-2466

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Al Johnson's Swedish Pancake House

Restaurant

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Al Johnson's is a breakfast tradition for our family. A typical morning would go like this:Arrive at 9:00 and put our names inBrowse the very expensive but fun gift shop, trying on traditional-style Swedish dressesCheck our watches, salivating at the thought of Swedish pancakes and blueberry coffeecakeGo outside and photograph the goats munching on the grass-covered roofCheck our watches againFinally get called and have a wonderful Swedish-style breakfast in the crowded but comfortable dining roomAl Johnson's is the quintessential Door County experience and is a tradition for many visitors. On top of being a bit of ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on April 4, 2002

Al Johnson's Swedish Pancake House
700 – 710 N. Bay Shore Road
Door County, Wisconsin
(920) 854-2626

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