August 10, 2007
Okay, so perhaps my title is a little misleading. How can there really be a definitive answer for the best of Door County? Really, people, it’s like choosing your favorite child. From time to time, one may be in your good graces more than others, but when it comes down to it, you love them all the same, and for different reasons. My favorite Door County villages are as follows, but your list may look very different depending on your interests:
Fish Creek: tops my list because of the wide variety of things to do (Peninsula Park, anyone?), some fabulous restaurants, the quintessential best Door County shopping, and the quaint small town harbor feel. Fish Creek is also a perfect location midway up the peninsula. In my book, Fish Creek is the center of things.
Ephraim: first runner up–since us frail humans tend to put so much emphasis on appearance, how could I pass up perfect postcard Ephraim? One hour sitting on its sandy beaches, overlooking the white steeples peeking out of the trees, sailboats dotting the perfect blue and Peninsula’s lush forests standing guard on the bluff…it inspires pure R&R.
Egg Harbor: Third place. It was a close call and Sister Bay almost took this coveted spot, but Egg Harbor is a happening place with gorgeous scenery as well. Harborview Park gives this community a true sense of character and with all the shops, there is lots to do in Egg Harbor besides just take in the beautiful views–not to mention golf Alpine.
Sister Bay: Honorable Mention. Not only is this the home to some fabulous Door County Restaurants, getting to Sister Bay is a fun drive in itself. I love coming down the steep hill and getting to overlook the whole main stretch of the town on the way to see the goats on the roof each year. Sister Bay is a breath of fresh air and feels like the closest thing to authentic Scandinavian culture outside of the Baltic.
The Not Yet Ranked but still Real Great: Bailey’s Harbor, Carlsville, Jacksonport, Ellison Bay, Gills Rock
So-what do you think? Did I get it right?
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