washington island

This wooded, rustic island is in the waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan. Ferries transport visitors from the ‘top of the thumb’ to discover a world of parks, trails, beaches, and lush forests. It’s a great place to go biking!

Friendly family shops offer Scandinavian gifts and imports, clothes, hand-made products, sterling silver jewelry, and other items made by local artisans.

A variety of island eateries offer burgers, fish boils, vegetarian options, Chicago style hot dogs, a fish fry, and homemade pies.

sol grass music festival The perfect place for festival goers to enjoy a taste of nature and to take part in an authentic music experience. The weekend can be a time to relax and reconnect with friends and family, make new friends, explore the island, look at the stars, pick a new tune, and of course enjoy some amazing bluegrass music.

fragrant isle lavender farm This beautiful farm is the largest of its kind in the Midwest, and was inspired by the lavender fields in France. Forty-eight different varieties of lavender are grown here. Demonstration gardens educate visitors about the lavender plant and its many uses and benefits.

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washington island music festival World-class musicians donate their talents, spend two weeks living and performing on the Island. Chamber music concerts, open rehearsals, lectures, children’s programs. Trueblood Performing Arts Center.

sand dunes park A sandy trail leads to a beach on the south side of the island. The gentle sand dunes make it a fun place for families to play. Southerly winds bring in warm Lake Michigan Waters.

death’s bar-b-q door competition Each August a Kansas City Barbecue Society contest is held to determine the best beef brisket, chicken, pork and ribs from some of the Midwest’s best barbeque-ers. Go eat tasty barbecue, tour the Island, and have fun! (Saturday, Aug. 28)

top & bottom photos: ©2021 Jeff Larson

middle photo: ©2021 Heather and Lucas Frykman