May

22

2013

It’s Always the Right Time to Visit Door County, Wisconsin

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Door Country, Wisconsin is a wonderful summer retreat with 300 miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan and Green Bay. The area is also quite lovely during the cooler months. A visit during autumn or winter offers many surprises.

Every season is the right time to visit Door County, Wisconsin. A special Holidays and Holly Nights celebration occurs October through December. Watch the tree lighting and find holiday gifts at arts and crafts fairs. Take advantage of special bed and breakfast packages and deals between the months of December and March. Best of all, avoid the crowds and explore the area during what some might consider the off-season.
CountryHouse(3)While many Door County inns do close for the cold season, these four bed and breakfast inns welcome guests year-round. A chilly day feels warmer with your pet by your side or in your lap. Bring your dog with you to Country House Resort or The Feathered Star Bed and Breakfast. Human pals snuggle together in front of an in-room fireplace at The Barbican or White Lace Inn.
Sit under a blanket on your covered verandah to enjoy 1,100 feet of Green Bay shoreline at Country House Resort in Sister Bay. Watch the sun set against the autumn leaves. Spot animal tracks as you hike through 27 wooded acres. Play a board game or curl up with a book. Stay three or more nights during the quiet season to receive dinner at White Gull Inn or Alexander’s Restaurant. A romance package including a two-person massage is also offered at this Wisconsin inn.

featheredstar(1)Everyone is welcome at the ADA-accessible Feathered Star Bed and Breakfast in Egg Harbor. This barrier-free inn has large bathrooms and roll-in showers. Explore the three-acre property, then get cozy next to the warm fireplace in your room. Each accommodation showcases a different quilt pattern or technique. The village celebrates fall with pumpkins, scarecrows, and other decorations during the Pumpkin Patch Festival in October. Visit the Shipwrecked Brewery Restaurant for local brews all year long.

whitelacebedEnjoy in-house music from Random Orbit, an acoustic folk music group, on Thursday evenings at White Lace Inn in Sturgeon Bay. This inn is comprised of four neighboring turn-of-the-century homes with romantic guest rooms. Soak in a whirlpool bath for two as you sip champagne. A different breakfast entrée is served each morning in the Main House. More than 700 couples have said “I Do” at this inn. Join them by having an intimate winter ceremony in the parlor.

barbicanActive and retired military are honored with special discounts under the new management at The Barbican in Sturgeon Bay. All of the guest rooms have a sitting room and a double whirlpool tub. Stay in your comfy pajamas and let the innkeepers deliver a homemade hearty breakfast to your room. Located in the historic waterfront district, this inn is only one block from downtown and the Bay. Brave the cold as you ice fish for perch, trout, pike, and whitefish.