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Family-friendly things to do in Door County

Door County has been a family holiday for generations, and the places that work with children tend to be the unfussy ones.

These are marked family-friendly in the DoorCountyGo app.

Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik
Sister Bay

Iconic Sister Bay stop for Swedish pancakes, hearty comfort food, and the grass-roof goats that make it one of Door County's most recognizable restaurant experiences.
Hours, map and directions in the app →
Anatolia
Ephraim

Door County's only Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant, bringing hummus, falafel, kebabs, and dolmas to Ephraim. Founded by a former J-1 student who fell in love with Door County and returned to stay.
Hours, map and directions in the app →
Carroll House Restaurant
Sister Bay

Classic American breakfast and lunch spot in Sister Bay known for cherry-stuffed waffles, hearty omelets, and Door County comfort food. Open daily, morning to early afternoon.
Hours, map and directions in the app →
Cave Point County Park
Sturgeon Bay

Lake Michigan shore park known for limestone cliffs, wave-cut caves, scenic overlooks, and short trail segments that deliver big views quickly.
Hours, map and directions in the app →
Ellison Bluff County Park
Ellison Bay

174 acres of shoreline park along the Niagara Escarpment, where limestone cliffs drop more than 100 feet to the water below and a stairway leads to a viewing platform with wide Green Bay views.
Hours, map and directions in the app →
Happy Coffee
Sister Bay

Sister Bay's only year-round coffee shop — family-owned and remodeled in 2025, serving locally roasted small-batch coffee, house-made syrups, fresh pastries, and breakfast sandwiches.
Hours, map and directions in the app →
Hill Street
Fish Creek

Year-round Fish Creek bar with two full bars (one in, one out), easygoing food, live music, and a late-night noodle menu after 9 PM.
Hours, map and directions in the app →
Husby's Food & Spirits
Sister Bay

A Sister Bay fixture since the 1920s with a straightforward American food menu, a summer Garage Bar out back, and the kind of year-round local-crowd energy that most tourist-season restaurants in the county don't have.
Hours, map and directions in the app →
Kick Ash Coffee
Ellison Bay

A one-of-a-kind coffeehouse inside a beautifully restored historic church — roasting organic coffee on-site, baking gluten-free pastries daily, and selling artisan granola in a serene garden setting.
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Klaud's Kitchen
Ephraim

Charming all-day café and bakery in the heart of Ephraim, serving espresso drinks, house-made pastries, breakfast sandwiches, soups, and grab-and-go meals. Open year-round.
Hours, map and directions in the app →
Newport State Park
Ellison Bay

Wisconsin's only designated wilderness state park, covering 2,373 acres at the northern tip of Door County with 11 miles of undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline and 30 miles of trails.
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One Star Burgers & Dogs
Sister Bay

No-frills burger and hot dog spot at the Patio Motel Drive-In in Sister Bay, serving smashed patties, loaded dogs, and American classics at honest prices. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
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Pink Bakery
Egg Harbor

Offering homemade pastries, scones, sticky buns, pies, cookies & more! Pick up a delicious treat from our bakery case, enjoy a specialty drink from our café menu, or order a custom cake for an upcoming celebration.
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Potawatomi State Park
Sturgeon Bay

1,200 acres of limestone shoreline and forested bluffs just west of Sturgeon Bay, with a 75-foot observation tower built in 1931 and one endpoint of the 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Hours, map and directions in the app →
Sip
Ephraim

Year-round café, wine bar, and home goods boutique in Ephraim, blending gourmet coffee, wine by the glass, craft beer, and signature cocktails under one roof with a grand fireplace and large outdoor patio.
Hours, map and directions in the app →
The Cleat
Sister Bay

Opened March 2025 at Sister Bay's waterfront, The Cleat invites guests to dock or drive in for fish tacos, burgers, and late-night pizza with a breezy dock-and-dine atmosphere.
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White Gull Inn Restaurant
Fish Creek

A Fish Creek institution since 1896 serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner year-round — and home to one of Door County's most well-known fish boils, held Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings through the season.
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AC Tap
Baileys Harbor

Baileys Harbor's beloved dive bar and grill, open until midnight daily and 2 AM on weekends. Burgers, wings, homemade chili, and Door County history on the walls — the only late-night kitchen in the area.
Hours, map and directions in the app →
Ahnapee State Trail
Sturgeon Bay

A 48-mile crushed-limestone rail-trail running south from Sturgeon Bay through farmland, pine woods, prairie and wetland toward the county line, crossing the Ahnapee and Kewaunee rivers.
Hours, map and directions in the app →
Analog Ice Cream & Coffee
Sister Bay

Retro-inspired café in the heart of Sister Bay serving Anodyne espresso, homemade bakery items, and Wisconsin's finest small-batch ice cream. The earliest breakfast spot in town, open at 6:30 AM.
Hours, map and directions in the app →