30TH ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVALS

Spring: June 9-11, 2023

Fall: September 29 - October 1, 2023

Participant

INFORMATION:

• Arrive at the tour departure location at least 15 minutes before departure time

• Dress in layers as the weather can change quickly

• Take note of the lunch details of each tour

• Bring your camera, sunscreen, and bug spray

• Wear sturdy close-toed shoes, especially when hiking

• Each lighthouse tour ticket includes free admission to the Death’s Door Maritime Museum in Gills Rock through the end of the 2023 season

PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS, HOURS & SPRING (S) AND/OR FALL (F) FESTIVAL:

Door County Maritime Museum*, Sturgeon Bay: 10am-5pm, all weekend (S/F)

Death’s Door Maritime Museum*, Gills Rock: 10am-5pm, all weekend (S/F)

Cana Island Lighthouse*, Baileys Harbor: 10am-5pm, all weekend (S/F)

Sherwood Point Lighthouse, Sturgeon Bay: 10am-4pm, Saturday/Sunday (S/F)

USCG Canal Station, Sturgeon Bay: 10am-4pm, Saturday/Sunday (S/F)

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse*, Peninsula State Park: 10am-4pm, all weekend (S/F)

Pottawatomie Lighthouse*, Rock Island: 10am-4pm, Saturday/Sunday (S/F)

Baileys Harbor Range Lights*, Baileys Harbor: 11am-2pm, all weekend (S/F)

Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse, stop at Algoma Visitor Center: 10am-4pm, Saturday/Sunday (S/F)

Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse*, Kewaunee: 12-5pm, Friday/Saturday (S/F)

Grassy Island Range Lights*, Green Bay: 9am-5pm, Saturday/Sunday (S/F)

*Please note: If you are planning a self-guided experience, there may be an admission rate or requested donation.

30th Annual Door County Lighthouse Festivals

2023 Tour Schedule

Lighthouse Airplane Tour

Departs from the Cherryland Airport, Sturgeon Bay

Cost per flight includes seats for up to 3 people.

ATake in the breathtaking views and all of the Door Peninsula’s picturesque beauty during this airplane ride. See Door County lighthouses, islands, village coasts, Cave Point County Park, Whitefish Dunes, sunken schooners, Death’s Door and more! Tours hosted by Grizzly Scenic Air Tours.

Grand Lighthouse Airplane Tour

Departs from the Cherryland Airport, Sturgeon Bay

Cost per flight includes seats for up to 3 people.

BWhen you want to see everything Door County, this is the tour for you! Your pilot will fly along each side of the Door Peninsula for you to see Door County Lighthouses, enjoy views of Door County’s islands, village coasts, Cave Point County Park, Whitefish Dunes, sunken schooners, Death’s Door and more! Tours hosted by Grizzly Scenic Air Tours.

Lighthouse artwork by Ryan Miller; posters are sold in the Door County Maritime Museum stores, and online at doorcountypulse.com/shop.

Door County Trolley Lighthouse Tour

Departs from the Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay or Egg Harbor

CTrolley Station

Enjoy seeing five mainland-accessible lighthouses, while riding a trolley: Eagle Bluff, Cana Island, Baileys Harbor Range Lights, Sherwood Point, and Sturgeon Bay Canal Station lights.

Southern Peninsula Lighthouse Tour

Departs from the Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay

Enjoy seeing five mainland-accessible lighthouses from

Lakeshore Lighthouse Cruise

Departs from the Baileys Harbor Town

Marina

FThis boat tours around Cana Island Lighthouse, the historic “Bird Cage” (old Baileys Harbor Lighthouse) and Baileys Harbor Range Lights. The tour cruises by the location of several shipwrecks from the 1800s - you may be able to see one from the boat!

Tours hosted by Shoreline Scenic Boat Tours.

Sturgeon Bay Cruise

Departs from the Maritime Museum dock, 120 N. Madison Ave, Sturgeon Bay

GEnjoy a sightseeing tour of the historic and working Sturgeon Bay waterfront, shipyards, beautiful waterfront homes, and landmarks around Sturgeon Bay. This narrated 2-hour tour cruises West, and is a great boat ride for all ages. Tours

Cruise Sturgeon Bay-to-Lake Lighthouses

Departs from the Maritime Museum dock, 120 N. Madison Ave, Sturgeon Bay

HEnjoy a sightseeing tour of the historic Sturgeon Bay shoreline, beautiful waterfront homes, through the historic Sturgeon Bay shipping canal and past the Coast Guard Canal Station and Sturgeon Bay Pierhead Lighthouses. This narrated 2-hour tour cruises East to Lake Michigan, and is a great boat ride for all ages. Tours hosted by Shoreline Scenic Boat Tours.

Schooner Cruise - Edith M. Becker

Departs from the Sister Bay Marina

ISet sail into yesteryear on a 19th-century tall ship and see Peninsula State Park’s Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Door County’s rocky shores, majestic bluffs and caves, and surrounding islands. Hear local lore and history of the surrounding waters during this sailing adventure.

Tours hosted by Sail Door County.

Sunset & Music Cruise - Fish Creek

Boat departs from dock @ 9448 Spruce Street, Fish Creek

JEnjoy a leisurely cruise, a Door County sunset, live music, and brief narratives identifying landmarks on shore and on the waters of Green Bay. Non-alcoholic refreshments sold on board; bring any food or drinks you’d like.

Tours hosted by Fish Creek Scenic Boat Tours.

Lighthouse Festival Refund Policy

Lighthouse Festival Refund Policy: Lighthouse Festival tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, except in cases where our tour operators or DCMM staff cancel a tour due to safety or public health concerns.

Chambers Island Tour

Boat departs from dock @ 9448 Spruce Street, Fish Creek

KA slightly hilly, 4-mile roundtrip hike gives you time to explore the interior of Chambers Island, and access the lighthouse. Docents lead your group across the island to the historic lighthouse, where lighthouse caretakers will meet your group.

Tours hosted by Fish Creek Scenic Boat Tours.

Plum Island Tour

Boat departs from the Shoreline Charter Dock, Gills Rock

LThis is a rare opportunity to visit Plum Island and peek into the island buildings. This 2-hour walking tour requires good walking shoes, and long pants are recommended. Then take a boat ride past the Plum Island Lighthouse & Range Lights, and the Pilot Island Lighthouse.

Tours hosted by Friends of Plum & Pilot Islands.

Rock Island Tour

Boat departs from the Shoreline Charter Dock, Gills Rock

MThis trip departs from the Sister Bay Marina and cruises to Rock Island. Once at Rock Island, there is a fairly steep 1.25 mile hike to the Pottawatomie Lighthouse; total hike is 2.5 miles.

Tours hosted by Friends of Plum & Pilot Islands.

Cana Island Kayak Expedition

Departs from Rieboldt Creek, Baileys Harbor

Enjoy a guided kayaking experience to see the historic Cana Island Lighthouse from the water, visit the lighthouse, and enjoy lunch on the grounds. Includes kayak rental!

Tours hosted by Door County Adventure Center.

Tips

Spring: June 9-11 | Fall: September 29 - October 1

Lighthouse Festival Refund Policy