The Best of Door County

09/14/2026

Fall Foliage in Door County 2026: The Complete Guide

When peak fall color hits Door County, the best scenic drives, hikes, viewpoints, festivals, and where to stay for the finest fall in the Midwest....

When peak fall color hits Door County, the best scenic drives, hikes, viewpoints, festivals, and where to stay for the finest fall in the Midwest.

09/11/2026

The best waterfront restaurants in Door County 2026, from Harbor Fish and Donny's Glidden Lodge to the Old Post Office fish boil and Waterfront Restaurant.

The best waterfront restaurants in Door County 2026, from Harbor Fish and Donny’s Glidden Lodge to the Old Post Office fish boil and Waterfront Restaurant.

09/10/2026

Monarch butterflies are gathering along the Lake Michigan shoreline right now, preparing for their 2,000-mile journey to Mexico. Kolberg just won the Door County Baseball League championship in 10 innings. Plus Valerie June at the Door County Auditorium & The Cramer Exchange.

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09/06/2026

I love a good hamburger. Who has the best burger in Door County?

09/06/2026

Awesome

18 hand-built holes since 1974. Six bucks, a poem at every tee, open 10 to 10, May through October.

09/04/2026

Can't think of a better place to catch the game

Open Mic will be canceled this Sunday and instead we’ll be showing the Badgers vs Notre Dame game happening at Lambeau Field! Join us at 6:30pm to watch! We’ll also have live music with Rodello the Kid from 2pm-5pm to get the party started!

09/04/2026

I wasn't hungry until I saw this 🤤

Breakfast at The White Gull Inn is always worth the wait!

09/04/2026

Come out and support a great cause at The Blue Ox.

It’s time for another pig roast, but this time we’re adding bison to the menu! Come down, have a drink, get some delicious food and support a good cause!

09/03/2026

Mini Golf in Door County 2026: The Complete Guide

The best mini golf in Door County. Red Putter, Pirate's Cove, Evergreen, Salty Seagull, and Egg Harbor Fun Park with hours, prices, and tips....

The best mini golf in Door County. Red Putter, Pirate’s Cove, Evergreen, Salty Seagull, and Egg Harbor Fun Park with hours, prices, and tips.

09/03/2026

September is here and Door County is about to deliver on everything 77% of readers voted for — fall as their favorite season. This week's newsletter covers the Jennibel, an 1881 schooner now on the National Register more than 100 feet below the surface near Chambers Island. The baseball championship is set. Analog Ice Cream in Sister Bay is for sale after 20-plus years. Valerie has been coming since her honeymoon in 1984, 42 years of visits that started as a family tradition and kept going after most of that family was gone. Birchwood Lodge is Brian's weekly pick for fall lodging. Subscribe free every Tuesday. newsletter.thebestofdoorcounty.com