jacksonport

from Door County Go! Guide 2021

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This tranquil village, nestled on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, has sandy beaches, rocky shoreline cliffs, peaceful trails, quiet back roads, parks, festivals, and a great farmer’s market. Go hike, bike, swim — or just hang out!

Quaint shops, in old homes and cabins, offer unique items — Amish quilts, pottery, ceramics, hand-weavings, arts, crafts, and photography.

Friendly restaurants and pubs offer good eats — Mexican specialties, homemade soups, bar burgers, and the Wisconsin favorite —

sports and activities Kayak, swim, fish, ride the county’s longest zip line, or go horseback riding.

the Friday fish fry.

white dunes state park This park has the tallest sand dunes in the state of Wisconsin. Watch the waterfowl at Clark Lake, hike the trails, or use the boardwalk to explore the wetlands. Ecology, geology, and human history exhibits are on display in the park’s nature center.

42 farmer’s market Open every Tuesday at Lakeside Park from 9 am-1 pm, the market also has graband-go food options. “Locally sourced” produce, fruit, bakery, meat, eggs and other products — all from local Door County farms, home kitchens, orchards and gardens. Arts and crafts are also available as the market celebrates this 14th season.

lakeside park Scenic Lakeside Park has been a jewel on Lake Michigan since 1939. Over the decades it has welcomed everything from weddings to family reunions to picnics to the annual Polar Bear Plunge.

arts, craft & amish quilt sale Over 100 Amishmade quilts, Amishmade wall hangings, rugs, dolls, food. Local artist demos. Mr. G’s Hall on Hwy. 57, south of Jacksonport, 9 am-5 pm

polar bear plunge Precisely at noon on New Year’s Day, the Jacksonport Polar Bear Club and the brave at heart take a quick dip in the icy waters of Lake Michigan from Lakeside Park Beach. It’s fun for all.

Jacksonport was the 14th (and last) township to be officially organized, in March 1869

DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN JACKSONPORT AREA BUSINESSES

• A Little Bit of Coffee • Lakeshore Retreat • Bley’s Grocery • Len Villano Photography • DC Adventure Kayaking • Martinez Studio • Door County Adventure Center – Zip Line • Mike’s Port Pub & Grill • Donny’s Glidden Lodge Restaurant • Mr G’s Super Club and • Door County Beach Rentals at F ernwood Garden Ballroom Sunrise Shores Condos • Olson Cottages • Door County Carpet One • Open Door Bird Sanctuary Floor & Home • P.C. Junction • Door County Kayak Tours & • Peninsula Kayak Company Bike Rentals • Plum Bottom Gallery • Door Guide Publishing • Plum Loco Animal Farm • Door Shakespeare • Port Storage Co. • Glidden Lodge Beach Resort • Runaway Lodge @ Valmy • The Hitching Post Bar & Grill • Sand & Sun Cottages • Innlet Motel • Simon Creek Vineyard & Winery • Island Fever Rum Bar & Grill • Square Rigger Lodge • “It’s All About The Lakeshore” Cottages • Valmy Happy Hour • Jacksonport Cottage Gallery & Gifts • Waseda Farms Country Market • Jacksonport Disc Golf • Welsing’s Foodland • Kurtz Corral • Whitefish Bay Farm Gallery • Jacksonport Area Business Association • Jacksonport Women’s Club • Jacksonport Historical Society • Jacksonport Polar Bear Club • Jacksonport Advancement Corporation • Sevastopol FFA Alumni • NE Wisconsin Antique Power Association • Door County Historical Society