Door County’s Northern Peninsula: Blooming Orchards and Shining Bays

Door County’s northern peninsula is a blend of small coastal villages, quirky oddities, and natural beauty. This driving tour takes you through the county’s most scenic landscapes, from Bailey’s Harbor on Lake Michigan to Fish Creek on Green Bay, while you listen to fascinating stories along the way. The tour starts at Anclam Town Park in Bailey’s Harbor. I’ll show you the area where Door County’s settlement began, when Captain Justice Bailey sought shelter from a storm in 1848. As you drive along the peninsula, you’ll travel through historic fishing villages, visit scenic overlooks perched high above the water, and learn about the cherry orchards and maritime traditions that have shaped this region’s unique identity. Once you’ve completed a loop of the northern thumb, including stops at Sister Bay, Ellison Bay, and Fish Creek, the tour ends at Wood Orchard Market near Egg Harbor. Along the way, you’ll discover the perfect mix of natural beauty and local culture, and hear some of the stories behind this “Cape Cod of the Midwest.“ Along the way, you’ll have a chance to: • See the historic Baileys Harbor Range Lights, part of an ingenious navigation system that safely guided ships into harbor for over a century • Learn about the “Death’s Door“ passage that gave the county its name, where treacherous waters have claimed over 200 shipwrecks • Drive the famous Jens Jensen Curvy Road, intentionally designed to slow travelers down so they can appreciate the scenery • Explore Anderson Dock in Ephraim, where sailors have painted their boat names on the historic warehouse for generations • Visit the scenic Ellison Bluff County Park with its dramatic catwalk that extends over limestone cliffs above Green Bay • Discover Toft Point’s conservation story, where local Emma Toft famously stood her ground against developers to preserve Door County’s natural beauty • See the famous goats grazing on the sod roof of Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant (yes, really), an iconic Door County landmark since 1973 On this three-hour tour, you’ll explore at your own pace with the flexibility to stop wherever interests you most, while the guide in your ear shares local insights and stories that bring Door County’s rich history to life.

Price: £19.99 from VoiceMap