2024

PENINSULA STATE PARK

Parks and gardens

Located on the west shore of the Door County Peninsula, Peninsula State Park is the largest park in the county and one of the largest in Wisconsin. It is home to miles of trails (for walking, biking or snowshoeing in snowy conditions) and offers stunning views of Lake Michigan. Bicycles can be rented at the south entrance of the park. In winter, four circuits are dedicated to cross-country skiing and 17 miles of snowmobile trails. To get there, you have to go to the centre of Fish Creek; the entrance is on the main street.

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2024

EAGLE BLUFF LIGHTHOUSE

Monuments to visit

This lighthouse was erected in 1868 and automated in 1926. During the summer months, you can take part in guided tours to get inside: two visits per hour are organised in summer. The lighthouse is located at the northern tip of Peninsula State Park, of which it is a part. From up there, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Michigan. A small museum dedicated to the history of the lighthouse was inaugurated in the building that housed the keeper's residence. Since 1978, the lighthouse has been registered as a National Historic Site.

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