Guidebook for Sturgeon Bay & Door County
Food Scene
When planning on going to restaurants, check Facebook pages or the websites for updates on hours and when possible, make a reservation.
Each day, the cafe offers specials and there are a few menu items that have become favorites. Some of my choices lunchtime features include the GRC Free Bird Sandwich, stuffed full of the most moist chicken I've ever eaten and the GRC Tuna Melt made with Skipjack Tuna; aside from a selection of freshly made breads, all sandwiches offer a gluten free bread option. Enjoy locally brewed beer and wine with your meal, too.The Mediterranean Egg Burrito is my favorite for breakfast, and if you prefer, you can have it made over a bed of fresh, organic greens
My favorite smoothie is the "Chocolate Fix," made with coffee, avocado and chocolate. For dessert, GRC offers Gluten free muffins and cookies!
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Get "Real" Cafe
43 S Madison AveEach day, the cafe offers specials and there are a few menu items that have become favorites. Some of my choices lunchtime features include the GRC Free Bird Sandwich, stuffed full of the most moist chicken I've ever eaten and the GRC Tuna Melt made with Skipjack Tuna; aside from a selection of freshly made breads, all sandwiches offer a gluten free bread option. Enjoy locally brewed beer and wine with your meal, too.The Mediterranean Egg Burrito is my favorite for breakfast, and if you prefer, you can have it made over a bed of fresh, organic greens
My favorite smoothie is the "Chocolate Fix," made with coffee, avocado and chocolate. For dessert, GRC offers Gluten free muffins and cookies!
Crate is a sushi restaurant but there is something for everyone! Seafood, sushi, steak, vegan options, sake, wine, beer, dessert.
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Crate Restaurant
136 N 3rd AveCrate is a sushi restaurant but there is something for everyone! Seafood, sushi, steak, vegan options, sake, wine, beer, dessert.
The Fire Co.'s Engine Room Ale House offers casual dining and an excellent beer selection. The Town Hall Banquet Room is a beautiful venue for events
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Door County Confectionary
140 N 3rd AveThe Fire Co.'s Engine Room Ale House offers casual dining and an excellent beer selection. The Town Hall Banquet Room is a beautiful venue for events
Leave your car parked and walk to Bluefront from Lily Pad Cottage and Eagle View Suite for lunch Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-3:00. Locals and tourists experience fresh flavors, quality, and consistency from the food at the Bluefront. Enjoy an eclectic cuisine offering specialty sandwiches, signature entrees, vegetarian options, daily homemade sweets, organic coffee, microbrews and wine too!
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Bluefront Cafe
86 W Maple StLeave your car parked and walk to Bluefront from Lily Pad Cottage and Eagle View Suite for lunch Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-3:00. Locals and tourists experience fresh flavors, quality, and consistency from the food at the Bluefront. Enjoy an eclectic cuisine offering specialty sandwiches, signature entrees, vegetarian options, daily homemade sweets, organic coffee, microbrews and wine too!
Located on the water, next to the famous Michigan Avenue Steel Bridge, Sonny's is a short walk along the waterfront from Lily Pad Cottage and Eagle View Suite. They also deliver, if you want a quiet night in. On the weekends, they have live music.
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Sonny's Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria
129 N Madison AveLocated on the water, next to the famous Michigan Avenue Steel Bridge, Sonny's is a short walk along the waterfront from Lily Pad Cottage and Eagle View Suite. They also deliver, if you want a quiet night in. On the weekends, they have live music.
Delicious wood fired pizza and delicious salads. There is another Wild Tomato in Sister Bay, too.
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Wild Tomato Wood-Fired Pizza and Grille Fish Creek
4023 WI-42Delicious wood fired pizza and delicious salads. There is another Wild Tomato in Sister Bay, too.
The Mill offers traditional supper club fare with a German twist. Traditional items including; tender juicy steaks, delicious seafood, savory pasta bowls, and unique sandwiches.
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The Mill Supper Club
Wisconsin 57The Mill offers traditional supper club fare with a German twist. Traditional items including; tender juicy steaks, delicious seafood, savory pasta bowls, and unique sandwiches.
Chives Restaurant Door County is located in Downtown Baileys Harbor. Inspired by owner, JR Schoenfeld, Chives continues its reputation for food quality, presentation and value. Chives in Baileys Harbor offers choices for everyone. Farm to Table culinary experience utilizing fresh, seasonal and local ingredients, some of which are grown on property by our Chef, Brady Miner and owner, JR Schoenfeld. Experience something extraordinary with our in-house Certified Sommelier, Sara Newcomer. ****!! Don’t be late for your reservation! They have a two hour limit on dining! !!!****
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Chives Door County
8041 WI-57Chives Restaurant Door County is located in Downtown Baileys Harbor. Inspired by owner, JR Schoenfeld, Chives continues its reputation for food quality, presentation and value. Chives in Baileys Harbor offers choices for everyone. Farm to Table culinary experience utilizing fresh, seasonal and local ingredients, some of which are grown on property by our Chef, Brady Miner and owner, JR Schoenfeld. Experience something extraordinary with our in-house Certified Sommelier, Sara Newcomer. ****!! Don’t be late for your reservation! They have a two hour limit on dining! !!!****
Supper club fare with beautiful views of Lake Michigan. If you ask for a window table, they may say they cannot promise it... but they usually fulfill your request... shhhh, it is my little secret, don't tell anyone.
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Donny's Glidden Lodge
4670 Glidden DrSupper club fare with beautiful views of Lake Michigan. If you ask for a window table, they may say they cannot promise it... but they usually fulfill your request... shhhh, it is my little secret, don't tell anyone.
This is the place for a great burger and the onion loaf is amazing. If you like Bloody Mary... there is practically a salad on top!
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Coyote Roadhouse
3026 County Rd EThis is the place for a great burger and the onion loaf is amazing. If you like Bloody Mary... there is practically a salad on top!
Live music outside, weather permitting in the summer. Carolyn and Andy’s menu offerings include everything from appetizers to salads, sandwiches, burgers, and wraps with a special Friday Fish Fry menu and even some Fish Boils on designated Monday evenings in the summer. They also have live music outdoors (weather permitting), check the event schedule on the website. A new addition includes coffee drinks, including specialty lattes, cappuccinos, and mochas; you can even specify milk choices and request added flavors. https://hitchingpostdoorcounty.com
The Hitching Post Bar & Grill
4849 Glidden DrLive music outside, weather permitting in the summer. Carolyn and Andy’s menu offerings include everything from appetizers to salads, sandwiches, burgers, and wraps with a special Friday Fish Fry menu and even some Fish Boils on designated Monday evenings in the summer. They also have live music outdoors (weather permitting), check the event schedule on the website. A new addition includes coffee drinks, including specialty lattes, cappuccinos, and mochas; you can even specify milk choices and request added flavors. https://hitchingpostdoorcounty.com
The kitchen uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create dishes designed to be shared, complemented by the well-considered European wine and beer selection. No reservation needed — just you.
Clover & Ash
8054 Wisconsin 57The kitchen uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create dishes designed to be shared, complemented by the well-considered European wine and beer selection. No reservation needed — just you.
Great breakfast food on-the-go and delicious morning beverages including coffees, chai, matcha, and more.
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Kick Coffee
148 N 3rd AveGreat breakfast food on-the-go and delicious morning beverages including coffees, chai, matcha, and more.
The outdoor garden is a real treat. Order inside, or at the outside window. Delicious quick breakfast and lunch eats. Also don’t miss The Art Shed in the backyard of Fifth and Jefferson and across the street, Mona Lucy Gallery on Jefferson.
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5th and Jefferson Coffee House
232 N 5th AveThe outdoor garden is a real treat. Order inside, or at the outside window. Delicious quick breakfast and lunch eats. Also don’t miss The Art Shed in the backyard of Fifth and Jefferson and across the street, Mona Lucy Gallery on Jefferson.
If you want to experience the famous goats-on-the-roof restaurant in Sister Bay, Al Johnson's is the place! Don't miss the classic lingonberries.
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Al Johnson’s
10698 N Bay Shore DrIf you want to experience the famous goats-on-the-roof restaurant in Sister Bay, Al Johnson's is the place! Don't miss the classic lingonberries.
The White Gull Inn restaurant in Fish Creek won ABC-TV's "Good Morning America" award for Best breakfast in America for their Cherry Stuffed French Toast. Be prepared to wait for a table, especially on weekends, but there are many stores to visit while waiting for your "table is ready" text message.
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White Gull Inn
4225 Main StThe White Gull Inn restaurant in Fish Creek won ABC-TV's "Good Morning America" award for Best breakfast in America for their Cherry Stuffed French Toast. Be prepared to wait for a table, especially on weekends, but there are many stores to visit while waiting for your "table is ready" text message.
Delicious flavors are infused into their coffee creations. Walkable from Lily Pad Cottage and Eagle View Suite.
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Lawlss Coffee
108 S Madison AveDelicious flavors are infused into their coffee creations. Walkable from Lily Pad Cottage and Eagle View Suite.
Consistently good food, great burgers and an inviting outdoor patio for dining. Walkable from Lily Pad Cottage and Eagle View Suite.
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Kitty O'Reillys Irish Pub
59 E Oak StConsistently good food, great burgers and an inviting outdoor patio for dining. Walkable from Lily Pad Cottage and Eagle View Suite.
Delicious pizza (my favorite is The Fun Guy). Their salads are also special. A second location is in Sister Bay.
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Wild Tomato Wood-Fired Pizza and Grille Fish Creek
4023 WI-42Delicious pizza (my favorite is The Fun Guy). Their salads are also special. A second location is in Sister Bay.
Consistently good food at this traditional supper club.
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Nightingale Supper Club
1541 Egg Harbor RdConsistently good food at this traditional supper club.
CHOP
2345 Mill RdNice atmosphere and good steak.
Morning Glory by the Bay
306 South 3rd AvenueClassic breakfast and lunch fare.
This little Mom & Pop eatery is easy to miss, but don't. If you like authentic Mexican food, try this place.
El Sazon Mexican Restaurant
1449 Green Bay RdThis little Mom & Pop eatery is easy to miss, but don't. If you like authentic Mexican food, try this place.
Delicious food, great burgers and a delightful outside patio. Walking distance from Lily Pad Cottage and Eagle View Suite.
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Kitty O'Reillys Irish Pub
59 E Oak StDelicious food, great burgers and a delightful outside patio. Walking distance from Lily Pad Cottage and Eagle View Suite.
Go grab a nice cup of coffee and some food and play some board games. A nice idea when the weather isn’t cooperative.
The Gnoshery
23 North 3rd AvenueGo grab a nice cup of coffee and some food and play some board games. A nice idea when the weather isn’t cooperative.
May also be available at Cutting Boards and More shop, 368 Jefferson St. Sturgeon Bay. Great pies and you can order pies delivered to North Suburbs of Chicago for Thanksgiving. https://www.sweetiepiesdoorcounty.com/home/
Sweetie Pies LLC
9106 WI-42May also be available at Cutting Boards and More shop, 368 Jefferson St. Sturgeon Bay. Great pies and you can order pies delivered to North Suburbs of Chicago for Thanksgiving. https://www.sweetiepiesdoorcounty.com/home/
The Hashbrown Sandwich is delicious... everything is good! Walking distance from Lily Pad and Eagle View.
A' Boat Time
The Hashbrown Sandwich is delicious... everything is good! Walking distance from Lily Pad and Eagle View.
Free-trade, organic coffee, roasted in-house! This is the complimentary coffee offered in both Lily Pad Cottage and Eagle View Suite. Pinky Promise Coffee shop is walking distance from LPC and EVS.
Pinky Promise Coffee
Free-trade, organic coffee, roasted in-house! This is the complimentary coffee offered in both Lily Pad Cottage and Eagle View Suite. Pinky Promise Coffee shop is walking distance from LPC and EVS.
Sweet Buns Bakery & Cafe
Excellent bakery, breakfast and lunch!
"Pinky Promise at 60 S. Madison Avenue in Sturgeon Bay, proudly roasts artisan, small batch coffees in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin with integrity and quality. Delicious beans sourced from a vareity of farms, roasted to perfection and sent direct to your door. We're fussy about coffee so you don't have to be."
Pinky Promise Coffee
"Pinky Promise at 60 S. Madison Avenue in Sturgeon Bay, proudly roasts artisan, small batch coffees in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin with integrity and quality. Delicious beans sourced from a vareity of farms, roasted to perfection and sent direct to your door. We're fussy about coffee so you don't have to be."
Parks & Nature
Otumba Park is around the corner from Lily Pad Cottage, provides visitors with a great, sandy, swimming beach, playground equipment, a sand volleyball court, lighted tennis courts, a picnic pavilion with a barbeque grill and plenty of shade trees for those seeking a little shelter from the sun's rays. Located on West Juniper Street and North Joliet Avenue on the west side of Sturgeon Bay, Otumba is connected to a gorgeous, half-mile, public waterfront walkway that extends from the beach to Sawyer Park at the foot of the historic Steel Bridge.
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Otumba Park
212 W Locust CtOtumba Park is around the corner from Lily Pad Cottage, provides visitors with a great, sandy, swimming beach, playground equipment, a sand volleyball court, lighted tennis courts, a picnic pavilion with a barbeque grill and plenty of shade trees for those seeking a little shelter from the sun's rays. Located on West Juniper Street and North Joliet Avenue on the west side of Sturgeon Bay, Otumba is connected to a gorgeous, half-mile, public waterfront walkway that extends from the beach to Sawyer Park at the foot of the historic Steel Bridge.
Hiking Trails and biking trails and the sole remaining observation tower (Peninsula Park's tower is closed).
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Potawatomi State Park
3740 Park DriveHiking Trails and biking trails and the sole remaining observation tower (Peninsula Park's tower is closed).
Beautiful hiking trails and an educational facility with programs, throughout the year.
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Crossroads At Big Creek
2041 Michigan StBeautiful hiking trails and an educational facility with programs, throughout the year.
This skate park is beautifully designed. Locals raised money to build the park for the community and the park was also a recipient of a Tony Hawk Foundation Grant.
Sturgeon Bay Skatepark
16 W Spruce StThis skate park is beautifully designed. Locals raised money to build the park for the community and the park was also a recipient of a Tony Hawk Foundation Grant.
Cave Point is an unsettled and crumbling facade on the Lake Michigan shoreline near Jacksonport. A shelf of dense dolomite extends about a quarter of a mile offshore just beneath the lake surface. This feature causes wind whipped waves to break off shore and accelerate towards the Cave Point bluffs. On impact lake spray leaps some 30 feet into the air to dance with the sunlight in one frozen and weightless moment before splattering down onto the rocks below. Above this turbulent sea a stoic cedar stand rises at a pace so slow as to measured in inches a year.
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Cave Point County Park
5360 Schauer RdCave Point is an unsettled and crumbling facade on the Lake Michigan shoreline near Jacksonport. A shelf of dense dolomite extends about a quarter of a mile offshore just beneath the lake surface. This feature causes wind whipped waves to break off shore and accelerate towards the Cave Point bluffs. On impact lake spray leaps some 30 feet into the air to dance with the sunlight in one frozen and weightless moment before splattering down onto the rocks below. Above this turbulent sea a stoic cedar stand rises at a pace so slow as to measured in inches a year.
Weekly movie nights during the summer, Pork Side Fest in early June, Free outdoor concert series.
Martin Park
207 S 3rd AveWeekly movie nights during the summer, Pork Side Fest in early June, Free outdoor concert series.
Great for hiking and biking! You can reserve rental bicycles at the Fish Creek Nor Door Sports to ride the trails, but do it early, the rental bikes go quickly.
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Peninsula State Park
9462 Shore RdGreat for hiking and biking! You can reserve rental bicycles at the Fish Creek Nor Door Sports to ride the trails, but do it early, the rental bikes go quickly.
Shopping
Get assortment of sportswear and equipment. If you want to try kayaking or using a stand-up paddleboard, you can rent one and even sign up for lessons just a short walk away from Otumba Park's beach at Bay Shore Outfitters. There are also group paddleboard outings on the weekends. They also have bicycles for rent. Check it out, here: https://www.bayshoreoutfitters.com/rentals/
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Bay Shore Outfitters - Sturgeon Bay
59 N Madison AveGet assortment of sportswear and equipment. If you want to try kayaking or using a stand-up paddleboard, you can rent one and even sign up for lessons just a short walk away from Otumba Park's beach at Bay Shore Outfitters. There are also group paddleboard outings on the weekends. They also have bicycles for rent. Check it out, here: https://www.bayshoreoutfitters.com/rentals/
Door County Traders Antiques and Consignment Mall
147 N 3rd AveAntique shopping at its best.
Bayside Bargains
14 S Madison AveLarge selection of vintage and antique items, large and small.
Charming shops on a tree-lined street in Sturgeon Bay, Door County Wisconsin. A unique, eclectic variety of hand-selected specialty items...something for everyone!
Jefferson Street
Jefferson StreetCharming shops on a tree-lined street in Sturgeon Bay, Door County Wisconsin. A unique, eclectic variety of hand-selected specialty items...something for everyone!
Many unique purveyors have organized and curated unique items of apparel and decor.
Bliss (Lifestyles by Bliss)
58 North 3rd AvenueMany unique purveyors have organized and curated unique items of apparel and decor.
Essentials
Healthy Way Market, LLC
216 S 3rd AveGreat place to stock the kitchen with healthy eats.
T R Cochart Tire Center
911 Shiloh RoadTire running low on pressure? Cocharts will fix you right up!
Sahs Auto Inc
2569 County Road SCar need a little tweaking during your visit?
Pick 'n Save
1847 Egg Harbor RdStock up on groceries!
Tadych's Econofoods
1250 N 14th AveAll-around grocery needs...
Great store to pick up a quick homemade bite, wine, beer, cheese, chocolate, snacks and gifts. I like to get the truffle olive oil.
Door County Olive Oil Company
25 S Madison AveGreat store to pick up a quick homemade bite, wine, beer, cheese, chocolate, snacks and gifts. I like to get the truffle olive oil.
Rentals: If you want to try kayaking or using a stand-up paddleboard, you can rent one and even sign up for lessons just a short walk away from Otumba Park's beach at Bay Shore Outfitters. There are also group paddleboard outings on the weekends. They also have bicycles for rent. Check it out, here: https://www.bayshoreoutfitters.com/rentals/
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Bay Shore Outfitters - Sturgeon Bay
59 N Madison AveRentals: If you want to try kayaking or using a stand-up paddleboard, you can rent one and even sign up for lessons just a short walk away from Otumba Park's beach at Bay Shore Outfitters. There are also group paddleboard outings on the weekends. They also have bicycles for rent. Check it out, here: https://www.bayshoreoutfitters.com/rentals/
Everything Else
Great place to check out recommended sites in the Sturgeon Bay area and Door County.
Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center
36 S 3rd AveGreat place to check out recommended sites in the Sturgeon Bay area and Door County.
Arts & Culture
Door County Historical Museum
18 N 4th AveMargaret Lockwood Gallery
7 S 2nd AveMargaret Lockwood is one of Door County's favorite local artists.
Sōmi Gallery
45 South 3rd AvenueLocal artist, with gorgeous hand blown glass creations and art.
This gallery has a little bit of everything for all kinds of art collectors.
Articipation Studio & Gallery
10 East Oak StreetThis gallery has a little bit of everything for all kinds of art collectors.
Popelka Trenchard Fine Art Gallery is a working hot glass studio owned by nationally recognized artists Stephanie Trenchard and Jeremy Popelka. The gallery/studio is located in the heart of Sturgeon Bay and exhibits the artists' own accomplished techniques of glass cast sculpture and murrini blown glass, as well as oil paintings, jewelry, pendant lights and gift items. Popelka offers individual and group classes year-round. Public demonstrations occur most Saturdays noon-1 PM during the summer season. Please call or email for details. Also connected with the SŌMI Gallery
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Popelka Trenchard Glass
64 S 2nd AvePopelka Trenchard Fine Art Gallery is a working hot glass studio owned by nationally recognized artists Stephanie Trenchard and Jeremy Popelka. The gallery/studio is located in the heart of Sturgeon Bay and exhibits the artists' own accomplished techniques of glass cast sculpture and murrini blown glass, as well as oil paintings, jewelry, pendant lights and gift items. Popelka offers individual and group classes year-round. Public demonstrations occur most Saturdays noon-1 PM during the summer season. Please call or email for details. Also connected with the SŌMI Gallery
With a fourth location in Sturgeon Bay, this gallery curates a variety of art from local artists and beyond.
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Plum Bottom Gallery
4999 Plum Bottom RdWith a fourth location in Sturgeon Bay, this gallery curates a variety of art from local artists and beyond.
Located in the Sturgeon Bay Library, the Miller Art Museum features artists from near and far.
Miller Art Museum
107 S 4th AveLocated in the Sturgeon Bay Library, the Miller Art Museum features artists from near and far.
Mona Lucy Gallery
626 Jefferson StreetPart of the rising art scene in Sturgeon Bay!
Two Bridges Studio & Gallery
22 South 3rd AvenueLocal Artist in Sturgeon Bay
Great Door County Art by Brian Pier and contemporary art by Alisa Landman (your host at Lily Pad Cottage and Eagle View Suite). Located at 20 S. Madison Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Check out the article on Door County Style dot com with a gallery guide for Sturgeon Bay.
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Verenigde Staten
Great Door County Art by Brian Pier and contemporary art by Alisa Landman (your host at Lily Pad Cottage and Eagle View Suite). Located at 20 S. Madison Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Check out the article on Door County Style dot com with a gallery guide for Sturgeon Bay.
Getting Around
The Sturgeon Bay store needs a day's notice to bring rental bicycles to Sturgeon Bay from the Fish Creek store, you can reserve online. Biking is great in Potawatomi State Park. If you want to bike in Peninsula State Park, you can also reserve a rental, online at the Fish Creek Store. There is a store in Sturgeon Bay; they need a day's notice to bring a bike to Sturgeon Bay from the Fish Creek store. Nor Door rentals are an option if Bay Shore Outfitters is out of rentals.
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Nor Door Sports and Cyclery
4007 WI-42The Sturgeon Bay store needs a day's notice to bring rental bicycles to Sturgeon Bay from the Fish Creek store, you can reserve online. Biking is great in Potawatomi State Park. If you want to bike in Peninsula State Park, you can also reserve a rental, online at the Fish Creek Store. There is a store in Sturgeon Bay; they need a day's notice to bring a bike to Sturgeon Bay from the Fish Creek store. Nor Door rentals are an option if Bay Shore Outfitters is out of rentals.