Fish Creek on Fourth of July
White Gull Inn
F ISH CREEK 4TH OF J ULY PHOTO BY MATHEW J UZENAS; W ILD TOMATO PHOTO FACEBOOK; WHITE G ULL INN COURTESY OF DOOR COUNTY VISITOR BU REAU; PENINSULA STATE PARK PHOTO BY DAVID ROISU M
Peninsula State Park and Horseshoe Island
Fish Creek Heading back landward, the picturesque village of Fish Creek unfolds before you, the towering bluff above wrapping its protective grasp around the most popular destination on the peninsula. This was the first of Door County’s villages to claim tourism as its hallmark at the turn of the last century, and its streets still draw crowds today. Dock your boat at one of the county’s largest marinas, Alibi Marina. Neighboring Peninsula State Park, the marina offers 123 seasonal berths and 25 transient slips for boats up to 150 feet. Since it’s two blocks from downtown Fish Creek, Alibi Marina is a great launch pad for exploring the eclectic boutiques, jewelers, artists and gift shops, many housed in historic buildings not much different than the cottages that welcomed the first tourists here. For those looking for a new boat this season, Spring Brook Marina and Yacht Sales has an office on Main Street. You’ll also find great dining, whether it’s cherry-stuffed French toast at the White Gull Inn (voted the best breakfast in America by Good Morning America) or a kickin’ egg sandwich at Blue Horse Bistro across from the beach. For
Wild Tomato
lunch, you can’t beat tacos in the sun at Taco Cerveza or a seat on the balcony of The Cookery with a locally sourced plate. When the sun sets, head to Bayside Tavern or Alexander’s for the local scoop and great food, or take the kids for pizza at the original Wild Tomato location and custard at the playground at Not Licked Yet. Special occasion? At the Whistling Swan you’ll enjoy a delectable menu, fabulous wine list and a cozy dining room on the first floor of a bed and breakfast that dates back to the village’s earliest host, Dr. Herman Welcker. Egg Harbor The journey south from Fish Creek features a peek into summer life for those living on two of Door County’s most prestigious roads. Outside Fish Creek is Cottage Row, a 1.5-mile stretch of shoreline, home to some of the town’s most well-rooted families and once the location of legendary Packers Coach Curly Lambeau’s summer cottage. From the water, you get a glimpse of the majesty of many of these lakefront estates. Continuing south you’ll float off the shore of Whitecliff Road, once a logging road but now home to summer mansions. LAKELANDBOATING.COM
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