2006 Door County Lighthouse WalkMay 20 & 21, 2006Explore lighthouse grounds. Tour original lightkeepers quarters and lantern rooms to find out what it was like to be a keeper of a lighthouse. The original walks were just that, walking tours. Now those intersted can take the tour on their own by car or foot. For those that enjoy group tours join an organized trolley or boat tour. For more information and advanced tickets contact the Door County Maritime Museum at (920)743-5958. Walking ToursThe mainland walking tour is a 2 day self guided walking tour showcasing five Door County lighthouses. Tours run 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 21. This is a great way to take the tour for those with a sense of adventure that know the county. Featured Lighthouses Include: - U.S. Coast Guard Canal Station, Sturgeon Bay Remember, no cars will be allowed on Cana Island Tickets: Boat Cruise ToursBaileys Harbor Boat Cruises Friday, May 19 Saturday, May 20 Sunday, May 21 This is a great narrated cruise that lasts about an hour and a half and departs from the Baileys Harbor Yacht Club. Cruise by the Old Baileys Harbor Light, the Cana Island Light, and the Baileys Harbor Range Lights. This is one of the most popular Door County Lighthouse walk tours. Reservations are a must. Call for availability The retired Chicago Fire Boat Fred A. Busse offers a two-hour cruise that swings by the Sherwood Point Light and both lights of the Sturgeon Bay Canal Station. The Busse is an awesome way to take part in the Door County Lighthouse walk. The scenic view of Sturgeon Bay in the spring is spectacular. Departs from the Door County Maritime Museum Sturgeon Bay at the west end of the Historic Michigan Street Bridge. After the tour walk across the bridge and get a malt at the retro Perrys Cherry Dinner. Tickets: The Yankee Clipper departs from Gills Rock and cruises Plum and Pilot Islands. The Clipper will be touring on Saturday and will leave at 10am and 1pm. Adults are about 20 bucks and kids are ten dollars. The Island Clipper departs from the Gills Rock Dock. The Island Clipper will cruise past St. Martin & Poverty Islands. The tour will also dock on Rock Island. For adventurers a short, one mile hike, goes to the Pottawatomie Light. Bring your own food. This ferry will cruise on both Saturday and Sunday and will leave at 9 a.m. and return around 3. This tour is a little pricey but offers a lot, adults pay $40 and kids pay $15.
Trolley ToursTrolley Tour Saturday, May 20 Sunday, May 21 For reservations call (920) 868-1100. For those not interested in walking the Mainland tour take the Trolley Tour. This tour highlights the five lighthouses of the Door County Lighthouse Walk mainland tour. Departs Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay on Saturday at 8am and 2pm. On Sunday at 9am. For 51 bucks per person you get the trolley ride, the Lighthouse Walk ticket, and box lunch
The Door County Lighthouse Walk is a great way to get some exercise, see some great sites, and learn a little Great Lakes history. It is well worth the time and a wonderful way to spend the weekend in Door County. Return to top of Door County Lighthouse Walk page. Return to Door County Recreation. | |
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