Door County, located on the peninsula jutting into Lake Michigan northeast of Green Bay, is one of Wisconsin's most popular tourist areas because of its natural beauty and outdoor activities, particularly those involving the lake. On dry land, the area satisfies golfers with Stonehedge Golf Course and Horseshoe Bay Golf Club.
Door County serves as a quick and quiet escape from Milwaukee and Chicago. Many of the area's boutiques, resorts and restaurants are located along Highway 42.
Alpine Resort & Golf Course
The two 18-hole courses at the Alpine Resort & Golf Course are part of the resort, but non-guests can play and purchase golf passes for a weekend or week. The ninth hole on the Blue Nine course was voted the most scenic hole in Wisconsin. For those who want to practice instead of play, the resort has a driving range and practice course.
Alpine Resort & Golf Course
7715 Alpine Road
P.O. Box 200
Egg Harbor, WI 54209
(877) 318-8773 golf course
(888) 281-8128 hotel
alpineresort.com/
Egg Harbor Fun Park
Egg Harbor Fun Park is a family excursion conveniently located along the main highway. While the fun park offers an 18-hole mini-golf course and outdoor batting cages, the 3,000 square-foot arcade makes this a viable rainy day destination. Inside the arcade, a snack bar includes pizza and nachos on its menu. The golf courses and batting cages are open only during the spring and summer seasons.
Egg Harbor Fun Park
7340 Highway 42
Egg Harbor, WI 54209
(920) 868-9417
eggharborfunpark.com/
Door County Self Guided Lighthouse Tour
Door County is famous for its lighthouses. For a fee, visitors can pick up a copy of Lighthouses of Door County guidebook and take a self-guided tour of the 10 area lighthouses. The guidebook includes tickets to the two lighthouses open for tours: Cana Island Lighthouse and Eagle Bluff Lighthouses; as well as tickets to the Maritime Museum. The guidebook is the cheapest way to enjoy the lighthouses.
4639 Orchard Road
PO Box 165
Egg Harbor, WI 54209
(920) 868-9088
dclighthouseinn.com/lh_tours.htm
About The Author
Melissa Warner is a freelance writer and editor in Milwaukee, Wis. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including "The Irish American Post" and "The London Student." Warner received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and mass communication from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee.
