Need Door County suggestions . . . (Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay: condo, vacation, rent)

[Dolly]

We have family from California coming out to visit us next summer and we are trying to plan a nice vacation time for them, without really knowing the area very well. Since we are in the Green Bay area, we thought Door Country would be nice but where? Family consists of three adults (one senior citizen) and two children, ages 8 and 9 (girls). I thought Pyramid State park sounded like a nice area, thought it may be a little far from Green Bay. But as long as we are in driving proximity to some attractions, that would be great. I'm just not sure what it out there. They would probably be coming in August. Oh, what is the weather like in Door county in August?

[nanannie]

Originally Posted by Dolly

We have family from California coming out to visit us next summer and we are trying to plan a nice vacation time for them, without really knowing the area very well. Since we are in the Green Bay area, we thought Door Country would be nice but where? Family consists of three adults (one senior citizen) and two children, ages 8 and 9 (girls). I thought Pyramid State park sounded like a nice area, thought it may be a little far from Green Bay. But as long as we are in driving proximity to some attractions, that would be great. I'm just not sure what it out there. They would probably be coming in August. Oh, what is the weather like in Door county in August?

Do you mean "Penninsula" state park? Its a lovely place to picnic,hike or swim and they have a golf course.Its close to "Al Johnsons" in Sister Bay for breakfast or lunch,kids love the goats on the grass roof. Weather should be nice,typical summer weather.You could rent a pontoon (sp) boat in Ephraim,or take a lovely sunset cruise for dinner and/or drinks,some have music. At the very end is Gills Rock where you take a car ferry to Washington Island,its like Door county 50 years ago,lovely,quiet,few restaraunts shops,but a nice ferry trip.Really though, shopping,eating,golf,boating,swimming is what its all about in summer,take your pick from any of the towns,Fish Creek,Egg Harbor,Ephraim,Sister Bay with Sturgeon Bay the largest.If you spend the nite,they have one of the few remaining drive in movie theaters (for some reason my kids think its just super)People will tell you to do a fish boil,but after decades going up there,I NEVER got the thrill or find it delicious,and my kids would rather eat fried worms then fish boil. Its too early for apple picking and too late for cherry picking but I would recommend a site called "Trip Advisor" and check out their Wisconsin /Door county forum for additional info or the chamber of commerce will send you more brochures then you know what to do with.And I am sure you already heard,,,It WILL be crowded in Door County

[dkmisol]

Originally Posted by Dolly

We have family from California coming out to visit us next summer and we are trying to plan a nice vacation time for them, without really knowing the area very well. Since we are in the Green Bay area, we thought Door Country would be nice but where? Family consists of three adults (one senior citizen) and two children, ages 8 and 9 (girls). I thought Pyramid State park sounded like a nice area, thought it may be a little far from Green Bay. But as long as we are in driving proximity to some attractions, that would be great. I'm just not sure what it out there. They would probably be coming in August. Oh, what is the weather like in Door county in August?

You're picking one of the best times to be visiting Door County. Penninsula state park is beautiful, right in Fish Creek (which is my favorite city in the area). After that is Egg Harbor, where we have our condo.

Weather will be beautiful and overall warm. Try taking some winery tours. I can't even list all of the things going on... try looking at a few of the websites the tourism boards put up - just google "door county". I also think a "Fish Boil" is overrated.

If you feel like it, also try going to Whitefish Dunes state park (its a greaty day park to visit). Really pretty there, and some pretty good swimming (there is a rip current there on occasion, just stay where the lifeguards are and you'll be fine). Right next to Whitefish Dunes is Cave Point county park, which has some great picture opportunities among the high cliffs meeting Lake Michigan.