Guidebook for Washington Island
Drinks & Nightlife
Fiddler's Green
1699 Jackson Harbor Rd Casual, cozy, friendly service, live music, lunch and dinner
To become an honorary islander, you can down a shot of bitters and join the club ;)
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Nelsen's Hall Bitters Pub
1201 Main RdTo become an honorary islander, you can down a shot of bitters and join the club ;)
Food Scene
Albatross Drive-In
777 Main RdBurgers and fries, ice cream - yummm
They also have a Tiki Bar :)
Farm-to-table dinners! Hotel Washington has it's own island garden - wonderful fresh summertime veggies.
Reservations are usually needed.
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Hotel Washington Restaurant and Studio
354 Range Line RdFarm-to-table dinners! Hotel Washington has it's own island garden - wonderful fresh summertime veggies.
Reservations are usually needed.
On the water! Sandwiches, soups and salads, drinks. Indoor and outdoor seating. Very popular!
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Jackson Harbor Soup
1904 Indian Point RdOn the water! Sandwiches, soups and salads, drinks. Indoor and outdoor seating. Very popular!
Great coffee! Smoothies, breakfast sandwiches. Also, art by local artisans!
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Red Cup Coffee House
1885 Detroit Harbor RdGreat coffee! Smoothies, breakfast sandwiches. Also, art by local artisans!
Enjoy the lavender fields while having lunch or lavender ice cream! Beautiful shop! Lavender essential oils - grown and distilled right on the property!
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Fragrant Isle
1350 Airport RdEnjoy the lavender fields while having lunch or lavender ice cream! Beautiful shop! Lavender essential oils - grown and distilled right on the property!
Enjoy your dinner with a sunset view! Indoor and outdoor seating when weather cooperates :)
Sailors Pub
1475 S Shore DrEnjoy your dinner with a sunset view! Indoor and outdoor seating when weather cooperates :)
Island Pizza
262 Lobdell Point RdTake-out pizza by the ferry!
Fresh fish caught by the owner.
Fish boils Saturday night.
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The Koyen Collection: K.K. Fiske Restaurant, Granary Saloon & Coop Hangout
1177 Main RdFresh fish caught by the owner.
Fish boils Saturday night.
The Harbor Inn Resort
1861 The Inn RoadCafe open 7-3
Island Popcorn Barn
789 Main RoadOpen 10-5
The Point Grille
164 Green Bay RoadBBQ and more
Washington Island Biergarten
1885 Michigan RoadThis is at the golf course. New owners!
Open daily at 6am.
Coffee, bakery, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, gelato, fresh fudge, candy, free WiFi.
WIS-CO
1219 Main RdOpen daily at 6am.
Coffee, bakery, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, gelato, fresh fudge, candy, free WiFi.
Sightseeing
Beautiful Sunsets!!!
There are a couple of grills and picnic tables too.
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People's Park
2123 Little Lake RdBeautiful Sunsets!!!
There are a couple of grills and picnic tables too.
Mountain Park and Lookout Tower - see the island from above! NOTE : Tower made not be available at this time due to need for repair.
Mountain Road
Mountain RoadMountain Park and Lookout Tower - see the island from above! NOTE : Tower made not be available at this time due to need for repair.
Washington Island Stavkirke
Town Line RoadA “must see”!
Nature and Parks
Hiking trails, Rock Island boat house, light house, beaches, trees, nature, nature, nature!!! Take the Karfi (ferry) from Jackson Harbor to get to Rock Island. It's sooo worth it!
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Rock Island State Park
1924 Indian Point RoadHiking trails, Rock Island boat house, light house, beaches, trees, nature, nature, nature!!! Take the Karfi (ferry) from Jackson Harbor to get to Rock Island. It's sooo worth it!
Red Barn Park & Gislason Public Beach
1404-1498 County Rd WMusic, family friendly, beach, grills, picnic area
Sand Dunes Park
South Shore DriveSandy beach, quieter than Schoolhouse Beach, beautiful!
smooth white stone beach, picnic tables, grills, swimming, a raft - a unique and favorite beach to many!
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School House Beach
1860 School House Beach Rdsmooth white stone beach, picnic tables, grills, swimming, a raft - a unique and favorite beach to many!
Jackson Harbor Ridges State Natural Area
County Road West Maritime Museum and Time Out Concessions here as well!
Art & Nature Center
1799 Main RdArt gallery, nature center, family friendly!
Little Lake Trail - access from Main Road. This 1.6 mile trail - for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips. See Little Lake (the island's only inland lake) on one side, and Lake Michigan on the other! Beautiful!
Little Lake Road
Little Lake RoadLittle Lake Trail - access from Main Road. This 1.6 mile trail - for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips. See Little Lake (the island's only inland lake) on one side, and Lake Michigan on the other! Beautiful!
All Door County Land Trust Preserves are open for all to enjoy. Signs posted along roadsides on the island.
Door County Land Trust - Detroit Harbor Nature Preserve
600 Lobdell Point RoadAll Door County Land Trust Preserves are open for all to enjoy. Signs posted along roadsides on the island.
This is a park you could kayak to from the cottage. Located to the right (west) along the shore. Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic once you get there!
Percy Johnson County Park
868 Hemlock DrThis is a park you could kayak to from the cottage. Located to the right (west) along the shore. Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic once you get there!
Hog Island is a wildlife sanctuary. It’s a nesting ground for the water birds we enjoy watching from the cottage. Humans can look but not go onto the island. On a calm day many of our guests have kayaked there. Please be careful…the lake conditions often change significantly since the depth changes dramatically as you head toward the far side of Hog Island. Please refer to the article in the Welcome Folder about the man and small son who needed to be rescued by the Coast Guard because of the sudden change in conditions. Life vests, whistles and cell phones (in waterproof cases) are recommended safety equipment.
Hog Island
Hog Island is a wildlife sanctuary. It’s a nesting ground for the water birds we enjoy watching from the cottage. Humans can look but not go onto the island. On a calm day many of our guests have kayaked there. Please be careful…the lake conditions often change significantly since the depth changes dramatically as you head toward the far side of Hog Island. Please refer to the article in the Welcome Folder about the man and small son who needed to be rescued by the Coast Guard because of the sudden change in conditions. Life vests, whistles and cell phones (in waterproof cases) are recommended safety equipment.
Arts & Culture
Trueblood Performing Arts Center
870 Main RdMusic, theater, movies and more!
Jacobsen Museum
2150 Little Lake RdSo much history!!!
Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum
Fishing history!
Sievers School of Fiber Arts
986 Jackson Harbor RdFiber arts classes, gift shop!
Essentials
Nice selection of groceries, beer, wine, etc.
Think ahead -
They don't stay open late - til 5:30 in the summer, til 1:00pm on Sundays.
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Mann's Food Store
1290 Main RdNice selection of groceries, beer, wine, etc.
Think ahead -
They don't stay open late - til 5:30 in the summer, til 1:00pm on Sundays.
Hardware, gardening, kitchen, bath, gift shop - souvenirs, all of the essentials!
Also fuel for your car :)
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MANNS MERCANTILE
1176 Main RdHardware, gardening, kitchen, bath, gift shop - souvenirs, all of the essentials!
Also fuel for your car :)