Door County 2009 Visitor Guide - (Page 1) raised by travel writers and visitors from around the world, Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula includes over 30 islands and is home to five state parks, ten lighthouses, and over 300 miles of shoreline. This 75-mile long county combines pristine scenery with acclaimed performing arts, renowned galleries and shops, and delightful accommodations throughout its many quaint villages and towns. It’s small wonder Money Magazine named it one of the top ten vacation destinations in North America. Host to an array of creative venues, Door County offers an impressive range of artistic, cultural and entertainment choices. Observe skilled artists at work and browse nearly 100 galleries and studios (special map available through the Visitor Center); be enchanted by the shoreline setting at the Peninsula Players, America’s oldest professional residential summer theater; see national headliners at the Door Community Auditorium; enjoy entertainment by jazz and big bands at Birch Creek Music Performance Center; and laugh & sing with American Folklore Theatre’s original musicals under the stars. And of course, many other establishments offer entertainment from alternative rock to elegant dinner music. Dining choices range from simple fare to exquisite meals with something for every taste and budget, but everyone should try a traditional Door County fish boil at one of the many restaurants featuring this specialty. Fresh whitefish from Lake Michigan is boiled with onions and potatoes in a big kettle over an open wood fire, with a dramatic “boil over” sending flames soaring into the air, signaling that dinner is ready. Afterwards, fresh cherry pie is always the dessert of choice. For the do-it-yourselfer, picking your own cherries in July or apples in September, is a fun and tasty way to get in touch with nature. Energizing activities include everything from sailing, golfing, biking and swimming, to hiking, horseback riding, sea kayaking, kiteboarding and parasailing. Experience history by scuba diving around schooners at the bottom of “Death’s Door,” the once treacherous passage that lead to the county’s name, or tour the land-based maritime trail and feel close to shipwrecks without even getting wet. Novices and professionals alike enjoy charter fishing in Door County, with local waters routinely producing record catches and trophy-size memories. More good memories are easy to make with the many Door County festivals, which happen nearly all year long. Be sure to savor the subtleties of hunting for treasures in one-of-a-kind shops, galleries, markets, museums and lighthouses. Revel in the tranquility of a scenic shorefront stroll or soak in a sunset to recharge your soul. Let thousands of acres of nature and the naturally inspired gathering places of the county fill you with their peaceful sounds, sights, and smells as you explore the Door. Contact the Door County Visitor Bureau today to plan your Door County experience! 1-800-52-RELAX (527-3529) P STORM TOWER © DAN EGGERT 1
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