July 20, 2007
Bailey’s Harbor is one of the more quiet villages. Located on Lake Michigan, it was named after Captain Justice Bailey, who found refuge here during a wild storm in 1848. The specialty of this town is its marina where Charter fishing boats are readily available to help you bring home a King Salmon, and lighthouses which can be toured throughout the year, but particularly the 3rd weekend of May, during the Door County Lighthouse Walk. But if you’re not planning on Charter Fishing or touring lighthouses, Bailey’s Harbor may not be the best fit for you.
With fewer and older Door County Hotels and restaurants, downtown Bailey’s is a quiet village on the outskirts of the heart of the Door. In fact, I’ve been to a few restaurants here that I would even classify as “dives,” and although I’ve never stayed at one of their hotels, none of them have caught my eye, either. My favorite spots in Bailey’s are: The Yum Yum Tree, Maxwelton Braes golf course, the view from Hwy 42 as you come into town, and Coyote Roadhouse(located on the outskirts of town). So, if we’re asking if Bailey’s is the Best the Peninsula has to offer, I would say, “Not even close.”
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