Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A doodle walking on the shores of Lake Michigan getty Called (by some) Cape Cod of the Midwest, Door County is its own unique peninsula off eastern Wisconsin. A summer vacation haven for all ages, Door County has as much appeal for four legged travelers as it does for humans. With so many outdoor activities, plus small businesses accommodating and catering to dogs, Door County is an excellent destination for a vacation with your very best friend.

Here’s what to add to your dog-centric Door County Itinerary: Holiday Music Motel This music-themed motel (there’s an on-site recording studio) is super dog-friendly and in the heart of downtown Sturgeon Bay. A 2009 restoration revamped the 1952 property which still offers retro summer vacation vibes, plus a nice lawn for your pup to enjoy. Plenty of local eateries, shops and more are within a few blocks’ walk in every direction of the property.

Dog-Friendly Kayaking Spending time on the water is an essential part of enjoying Door County, and doing so with a dog is of course even better. Door Country Kayak tours offers a range of guided kayaking options, and dogs can ride along as long as they have a life jacket. Paddle near peninsulas, caves, dunes and more with group adventures two hours and longer.

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