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Then there are fishing tournaments,
sidewalk sales, Fourth of July fi reworks and
revelry, regular outdoor entertainment at
venues like Sonny’s and Stone Harbor, and the
Harmony By the Bay outdoor concert series.
“Martin Park is absolutely full of people for
those concerts,” Felhofer says.
“They’re nice community get-togethers,”
Seiler agrees. “You can enjoy food, wine, beer,
even paella.”
She encourages boaters to walk over to the
Saturday farmers market, as well.
“It’s a great way to stock up on provisions,”
she says. “You’ll fi nd fresh veggies, cheese
curds and a fantastic egg roll vendor.”
For provisioning, the Healthy Way market
is also worth a stop. It outgrew its little
green cottage on the West Side and moved
into the Sturgeon Bay Florist building a
little more than a year ago. It’s the city’s
independent and successful answer to
Natural Grocers and Whole Foods.
Of course, you’ll also want to spend plenty
of time on and around the water. Popular
outings include Sawyer Harbor, Potawatomi
State Park, Little Harbor, Little Sturgeon and
Basin Island, also called Snake Island (if you’re
out that way, try to hit the Sherwood Point Grillfor refreshments and live entertainment; it’s
a hidden gem). To the north, Egg Harbor is a
rollicking good time on summer weekends.
“From Sturgeon Bay, great beaches are just
a half-hour away by boat,” Felhofer advises. “I
always tell people to visit for at least 10 days.
That way, you can explore the city and still
have time to run out to Chambers Island or
even up to Washington Island.
“Bring your bikes, running shoes, kayaks and
SUPs,” he adds. “This is going to be a fantastic
summer. We’ve had a warm spring, the water
temperatures are shooting up and the beaches
will be packed. If you don’t have a game plan
yet, don’t worry. When you get to your marina,
just ask. There are so many neat things to do.”
And at every turn, you’ll experience how
yesterday and today can blend together.
Seamlessly, profoundly and beautifully —
hand in hand. ★Resource
Door County Visitor’s Bureau
800-52-RELAX
DOORCOUNTY.COMSturgeon Bay Visitor Center
800-301-6695
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