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.
Dogs can enjoy a plethora of waterfront adventures in Door County getty Waterfront Mary’s function loadConnatixScript(document) { if (!window.cnxel) { window.cnxel = {}; window.
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render(randId); }); })(); No Midwestern beach vacation is complete without a kitchsy restaurant stop (or multiple) and this Wisconsin-gone-tropical bar and grill overlooking Lake Michigan is the perfect stop. Dogs are welcome, and are plentiful most nights. Visit for a classic Door Country Fish Boil, Friday night fish fries, live music and more.
Ample outdoor space lets dogs take a break between rounds of drinks, wings and nachos. MORE FOR YOU Apple iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro Release Date: New Report Reveals Extraordinary Strategy HBO Reveals When ‘House Of The Dragon’ Will Come To An End NASA Urges Public To Leave The City For The Perseid Meteor Shower This Weekend Not Licked Yet Yet another Midwestern summer essential: Frozen Custard. This longstanding Door County classic is known for its ever-changing flavors of the day, plus decadent sundaes and homemade pies.
A grill menu is also served for more substantial offerings. Sit outside along the property, adorned with eclectic decor, rocking chairs and children’s play areas. Frozen custard at Not Licked Yet in Door County Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Whitefish Dunes State Park It’s far too rare to find a beach where dogs can run freely, particularly during peak summer season.
But this public park has a reserved beach, the third from the entrance. Take fido on a short walk on a shady trail, and less than a mile later you’ll be in dog beach heaven. All pups can be off leach to frolic in the sand and wavey lake Michigan.
Northern Sky Theater After a long day outdoors, relaxing under the stars and watching a classic American musical theater production is, well, perfect. And yes, well-behaved dogs are invited to watch the seasonal performances at the outdoor park theater. Skyway Drive-In Theatre For a bit of nostalgia (and BYO air conditioning, via your own vehicle) take your pup out on a modie date at Door County’s classic drive-in theater dating back to 1950.
Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome if viewers prefer to watch from outdoors, and all dogs must stay on leash. An on-site concession stand offers all types of candy, ice cream, sodas and more..
