The Cherry Drop
The New Year’s Eve Cherry Drop in Sister Bay has been such a treasured family tradition for us. We have loved bundling up, gathering with the…
- No dogs
Sister Bay
Our home base. Walkable beach strip, night-time bands, goats on a roof, and a Piggly Wiggly with a shockingly good local beer aisle.
our picks
22 places we go
Sister Bay Beach
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…
- No dogs
- Sunset Spot
- Live Music
- Kid Approved
Kind Goods
It is a true family affair, run by a mother and daughter—and, if you are lucky, you may catch Dad filling in too. Their philosophy is about making…
- No dogs
Analog Ice Cream & Coffee
Everyone loves an ice-cream-and-coffee combo, and Analog leans all the way in. Our warm-weather default.
- Dogs, with caveats
- Seasonal
Basecamp
Hidden behind Ecology Sports — the caffeine stop that feels like a local secret, because it mostly is.
- Dogs, with caveats
- Veg options
Happy Coffee
The morning stop in Sister Bay. Get there before early afternoon, because when it’s gone, it’s gone.
- Dogs, with caveats
- Veg options
June’s Farmhouse
Coffee and tea by morning, wine by evening, live music in the backyard most days — the front-porch half of the Peach Barn property.
- Dogs, with caveats
- Live Music
- Veg options
Boathouse on the Bay
Get your seafood fix at Boathouse on the Bay in Sister Bay, where the food is as memorable as the view. Their lobster rolls are a favorite for many,…
- No dogs
- Sunset Spot
- Live Music
- Veg options
Thyme
Farm-to-table without the fuss, from two decades of Door County restaurant know-how. Casual enough for a weeknight, good enough for the last night…
- Dogs, with caveats
- Veg options
Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant
We love Al Johnson’s because it feels like a true Door County tradition, from the goats grazing on the grass-covered roof to the welcoming…
- Dogs, with caveats
- Kid Approved
- Live Music
- Veg options
Door County Creamery
Local goat cheese, amazing gelato, and a solid local wine shelf in one stop. We never leave without something for the cottage fridge.
- Dogs, with caveats
- Veg options
Husby’s
The great family-friendly bar: TVs when there’s a match on, a great patio, and live music spilling out of the garage on summer evenings. Everyone…
- Dogs, with caveats
- Kid Approved
- Live Music
- Veg options
Roots Inn & Kitchen
Roots Kitchen was an absolutely delicious Sister Bay option this year. Rather than operating on a regular daily dining schedule, they offered meals…
- No dogs
- Veg & vegan
Sip
Half café, half homegoods shop, all dangerous for the wallet. Come for breakfast, stay for a browse, come back for trivia night.
- Dogs, with caveats
- Veg & vegan
Sister Bay Bowl
The best fish fry in Door County and the best perch you will ever have, full stop. Bowl a few frames while you wait, catch live music some nights,…
- Dogs, with caveats
- Live Music
- Veg options
Johnson’s Park
The mom-and-pop go-kart track: single and double karts, mini golf, batting cages, and an arcade. Zero polish, maximum grins.
- No dogs
- Kid Approved
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
The big theatrical mini-golf — caves, waterfalls, the works. The one the kids beg for from the back seat.
- No dogs
- Kid Approved
Mighty Wind Farms
Mighty Wind Farms is one of those wonderful Door County stops where sustainability and local food come together. Drop off your kitchen compost at…
- Dogs, with caveats
Three Springs Nature Preserve
If you are looking for a little off-the-beaten-path hike near Sister Bay, Harold C. Wilson Three Springs Nature Preserve is a beautiful choice.…
- Dogs welcome
Ironwood Yoga & Pilates
Ironwood Yoga & Pilates in Sister Bay is one of my favorite ways to start a Door County day—especially with a Reformer Pilates class. With only…
- No dogs
Peach Barn Farmhouse & Brewery
Casual in the best way: a great barn, a big yard, live music every afternoon, and all ages welcome. Throw the lawn chairs in the trunk and settle in.
- Dogs, with caveats
- Live Music
- Kid Approved
Twelve Eleven Wine Bar + Provisions
A destination wine bar right in Sister Bay. Fire pits, blankets on cool nights, a glass of something good — the evening plan that requires no planning.
- Dogs, with caveats
- Live Music