Spoil Yourself: Use the scenic back roads of the county to crisscross from town to town visiting candy and ice cream shops, breweries, wineries, restaurants, galleries and shops.ġ1. Upstairs, explore the Great Hall and marvel at the views of Egg Harbor and the orchards up the hill.ġ0. This magnificent building includes Egg Harbor’s town library, which has a great selection of kids’ games and books and a special room just for young children. Door County’s numerous community libraries also offer books and indoor entertainment, including the Kress Pavilion. Cozy Up with Books or Games: The Write On! Door County center, as well as many bookstores and retail shops that sell books, have games, crafts and other quiet-time activities. Learn to score your own game in an alley that dates to the 1950s and remains one of the most popular destinations in the county.ĩ. Sister Bay Bowl offers a classic Midwestern experience in a throwback atmosphere. Go Back to Basics: When in doubt, go for a classic, such as bowling, a cooking class, a spa visit, cooking up peninsula-inspired dishes or good old-fashioned beers or drinks at the bar. Be sure to ask about the scavenger hunt for kids.Ĩ. Stop by the White Cedar Nature Center in Peninsula State Park to make crafts, look at historic photos or plan a hike using their awesome light-up map. The centers also offer year-round hiking trails and beautiful outdoor spaces if you are willing to brave the elements. Explore Indoor Nature Centers: Nature preserves like Crossroads at Big Creek, The Ridges Sanctuary and the Jacobsen Museum feature indoor facilities, exhibits and nature programming great for an off-weather day. Make a Splash in Indoor Pools: If you’re lucky (or strategic), your hotel, resort or other lodging might just have an indoor pool perfect for off-days.ħ. If the harder stuff isn’t for you, coffee shops selling coffee, tea, specialty drinks and baked goods are also plentiful and perfect for a low-key day.Ħ. Many offer facility tours, sampling and tasting rooms, as well as light food menus. Cidery or Distillery: If you’re a fan of spirits of any kind, hit up at least one brewery, winery, cidery or distillery in Door County. Or, consider a meal at a fine-dining restaurant if you want a full culinary experience with fine wines, coursed menus and world-class food.ĥ. Treat Yourself to a Fine Meal: If visiting a Wisconsin supper club is on your bucket list, a rainy evening may be the perfect time. Catch a play, concert, exhibit, or other art experience and support local artists and performers while discovering creative inspiration in Door County.Ĥ. Attend a Show or Performance: Even in the off-season, the arts scene here thrives. Get Hands-On at an Art Class: Inspire your creative side and attend a make-your-own-art class or other DIY art event, with many kid-friendly options! Peninsula School of Art, Hands-On Art Studio and Door County Candle Company are all amazing places to let your creativity run wild with classes and workshops in ceramics, oil painting, tile work and more.ģ. Plus, Door County boasts two maritime museums - Door County Maritime Museum and Death’s Door Maritime Museum.Ģ. You’ll find plenty of fascinating places to explore, including historical museums, a Belgian Heritage Center, and two art museums - the Francis Hardy Center for the Arts and the Miller Art Museum. Uncover History & Art at Museums: Take a feel-good trip to a museum. Tuck away these 12 ideas to prepare for the next time your outdoor plans are foiled by Mother Nature.ġ. You’[l discover rainy days provide the perfect excuse to explore more sides of Door County - some you didn’t even know existed. Door County has amazing indoor activities and experiences that can keep the whole gang entertained and prevent a day from being lost waiting out the weather. Sometimes inclement weather can force you inside.īut don’t fret. Nothing beats a beautiful summer day in Door County.
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