Begin your trip by exploring the city of Sturgeon Bay. Visit the Potawatomi State Park, which offers stunning views of the bay and numerous hiking trails. Then, head to the Door County Maritime Museum to learn about the maritime history of the area, including shipwrecks and lighthouses.
Spend the morning in Egg Harbor, a small town known for its charming shops and restaurants. Stop by the Orchard Country Winery and Market for a wine tasting and apple picking experience. Afterwards, head to Fish Creek, where you can visit the Peninsula State Park for hiking trails and overlooks of the water. End your day with dinner at White Gull Inn, famous for its fish boil.
Spend your last day exploring two small towns in Door County. Start with Sister Bay and visit the Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik for Swedish pancakes and goats on the roof. Then, head to Ellison Bay to check out the Clearing Folk Art School and take a stroll through the Ellison Bluff State Natural Area, which offers stunning views of Green Bay.
Door County is best explored by car. There are car rental options available at airports, and gas prices are around $3 per gallon.
If you have more time, consider adding a visit to Washington Island, where you can explore and bike ride around the island. If you have less time, skip Ellison Bay and visit only Sister Bay.
The closest airport to Door County is Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB), located in Green Bay about 55 miles away. Another airport option is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee, located approximately 140 miles away.