ellison bay

from Door County Go! Guide 2021

n katie musolff brings ‘found art’ to vibrant life

This pretty little hamlet is reminiscent of old DC. Wide, tree-lined streets without sidewalks, an oldfashioned general store, clapboard buildings, and neighborly folks who ride bikes around town add to its timeless quaintness. Go for a stroll!

Imaginative potters and artisans create items inspired by the county, a friendly diner serves home-style meals, a coffee shop encourages visitors to linger, and an urban-style restaurant uses locally-grown ingredients and serves hand-crafted drinks.

Hotels, resorts, cottages, and B&Bs are within walking distance to the village and shoreline.

ellison bay bluff park This park, at the top of the Ellison Bay hill, has one of the most breathtaking views of Green Bay in the county. A walkway leads to an observation deck, limestone bluffs, and a catwalk.

sports and activities Hike, canoe, camp, cross-county ski, snowshoe, or charter a fishing boat. There is easy access to the parks, campgrounds, beaches, and shoreline.

door county sea kayak symposium Whether you are an experienced kayaker or just beginning, the Door County Sea Kayak Symposium is a weekend of fun, growth and learning for everyone! Classes & Tours. Bring the whole family! Paddling classes for kids and guided tours for the entire family.

wickman house Andrew Wickman, a Swedish immigrant and farmhand, built this Scandinavian style farmhouse and developed a sustainable way of life from the land. The house has been renovated back to its original beauty and is now home to an innovative restaurant that uses local farmto-table ingredients, true to the property’s original purpose.

the clearing Local landscape architect Jens Jenson founded this folk art school in 1935 — as a place to “clear one’s head” by reconnecting with nature. Hands-on classes in painting, writing, birding, nature study, and paper arts are held in a peaceful, wooded setting.

Ellison Bay was founded by Danish immigrant Johan Eliasen in 1866.