Bluff hikes, jump-off piers, drive-in double features.
“One of our favorite hikes anywhere, and the best bluff-top water views on the peninsula. The first stretch is steep and rooty, then it settles…”
“Where we go to lose the crowds. Quiet forest trails, miles of empty shoreline, and skies dark enough that the park is certified for stargazing.…”
“The classic for a reason. Bike paths through the trees, a busy-but-fun beach, and the Eagle Trail — our favorite hike in the park, down along the…”
“A string of unusual habitats between old beach ridges, holding some of the rarest wildflowers in the Midwest. Go slow — this one rewards looking…”
“Still popular, but calmer than the marquee beaches — the one we pick when we want room to spread out. Playground and courts keep restless kids…”
“Rustic, off the beaten path, and gorgeous. The beach we choose for a slow picnic afternoon — and the dog gets to come.”
“Busy but fun — the beach you make a whole day of. Swim, rent a paddleboard, get something from the concession stand, then ride bikes through the…”
“The quiet one. Beautiful, more private, and so shallow that kids can walk out forever. Pack a picnic and your own floaties; there are no rentals…”
“Our home beach. A pier built for jumping off, rentals when you want to paddle, and one of the best sunsets on the peninsula — some nights with a…”
“Art activities the whole family actually enjoys — pottery, metal, glass, spin art. When the forecast turns, this is the plan.”
“The mom-and-pop go-kart track: single and double karts, mini golf, batting cages, and an arcade. Zero polish, maximum grins.”
“The big theatrical mini-golf — caves, waterfalls, the works. The one the kids beg for from the back seat.”
“Super old-school fun: a double feature under the stars with a playground beneath the screen. The kids burn off energy before sundown and fall…”
“Classic old-school mini golf, perfect for a family tournament — loser buys Wilson’s afterward. Cheaper than the pirate place and, we’d argue, more…”
“Lawrence University’s lakeside campus — seminars, lectures, and a chapel hand-painted by its original owners. A quietly remarkable place.”
“Workshops and classes across every medium, for every level. The place to finally take that class you keep talking about on the drive up.”
“A folk school in the woods above Green Bay, teaching writing, woodworking, painting, and more the slow way. Even a walk through the grounds resets…”
“A writing center with workshops, readings, and quiet trails — proof that the peninsula takes its off-season seriously.”
