Washington Island Wisconsin
Washington Island offers visitors day-trippers and vacationers alike relaxation, sightseeing, dining, and exploration. When even the most laid back Door County locals need to relax it often means a trip to the island. Find great places to eat, nice places to stay, some interesting shopping, and plenty of great sights. Known to locals as simply, “the island” it lies just northeast of the Door Peninsula. Located just beyond straits of Deaths Door. The island was once a guidepost to early sailors transiting from Lake Michigan into the Bay of Green Bay. Once on the island take in its leisurely pace and pastoral beauty while bicycling. Others prefer to take their cars, rent mopeds or take a guided tour.
Getting to Washington Island
The best year round ferry is … Other Ferry Lines Include ... ISLAND CLIPPER ROCK ISLAND FERRY (920) 847-3322
Where to Stay on the Island
A nice Hotel is… Findlay's Holiday Inn Findlay’s has two main lodging buildings to choose from. "Findlay's Holiday Inn" and "Holiday Too!" Findlay's is the more modern of the two. Built in 1989 this building has 8 rooms. Each room has a water view, private bath, and TV. Holiday Too has a historic feel, and for good reason. It dates back to the early 1900's. It also has 8 rooms. The building has a rustic north woods fee as the structure makes generous use of old barn wood. Both of the buildings have a common area. There is also an on premise restaurant featuring locally caught fresh fish and many interesting specialties. Looking for nice cottages? We recommend … Three nice cottages located on 6 acres with a 300 feet of shore with a beach. We love it that the owners also make their residence on the premise. One look at the grounds and it is evident they take great pride in the appearance of your cottages and their home. Washington Island Camping Retreat The Camping Retreat offers 85 wooded sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Twenty-eight sites have electricity and many more have water. Rental cabins and pop-ups are available. Group sites are also available. There is a good sized lodge and amenities include a Laundromat showers, playground, tennis, game room, fire wood, laundry, mini-golf, RV dump station. At the camp store you may purchase food and snacks, camping supplies, firewood, Ice and more.
Washington Island Dining
For classy and classic dining try the… Washington Hotel 358 Range line Road The Washington Hotel served as a traditional guest house for the past 100 years. Dinner at the hotel is wonderful. That really comes as no surprise when you consider that a Culinary School exists on the grounds. Expect great multi-course meals often prepared with locally grown organic ingredients. Brick oven specialties are also a favorite. Another favorite is … KK FISKE Restaurant R. R. 1 Box 15 Serves up the Island’s best Fish Boil with locally caught fresh fish. KK Fiske is the Islands only full service year round restaurant. Expect to find great appetizers, homemade soups, and sandwiches. Dinners are self-described as “Gourmet Entrees.”
A must do Washington Island Activity
Nelsen’s Hall A long standing tradition on the island. Each year thousands join the Bitters Club, It’s not exclusive, simply drink a shot of bitters and get your membership card. Enough bitters are consumed at Nelsons to get it into the Guinness Book of World Records. Nelson Hall itself was built way back in 1899 and still serves as a social hub of Washington Island. So next time you get to the Island stop in and join the bitters club.
Washington Island is a great one of a kind place. Make sure you spend a day, or more on the Island to make your Door County visit special. Return to Door County Communities ... Unique Destinations page. | |
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