Door County in Wisconsin is a year-round destination, but springtime offers a special experience for visitor, and signals that peak summer season is on the horizon. Spring in Door County means the snow has melted, the flowers are in bloom, and the weather is warming up. Whether you are headed to Door County to embrace the cherry blossom bloom, the lavender fields, or the amazing dining experiences, spring time is an amazing time to spend in Door County.
With many of the local activities and restaurants being seasonal, we thought it would be helpful to share with you the official opening dates of some of the most popular restaurants, outdoor activities, and dessert destinations so you can plan accordingly. Without further ado, find the full list of opening dates for the 2023 season below:
Activities:
The Red Putter (our personal FAVE), Ephraim, WI: 5/5/2023
Skyway Drive-In Theatre, Ephraim, WI: May 2023
Peninsula State Park Golf Course, Ephraim, WI: 4/29/2023
Seaquist Orchards, Sister Bay, WI: 5/4/2023
Cocktails & Coffee:
Twelve Eleven Wine + Provisions, Sister Bay, WI: NOW OPEN
Stabbur Beer Garden at Al Johnson’s, Sister Bay, WI: 5/5/2023
Bearded Heart Coffee, Bailey’s Harbor, WI: 5/27/2023
Analog Ice Cream & Coffee, Sister Bay, WI: 5/12/2023
Door County Brewing Company, Bailey’s Harbor, WI: NOW OPEN
Stone’s Throw Winery, Bailey’s Harbor, WI: NOW OPEN
Peach Barn Farmhouse + Brewery, Sister Bay, WI: 4/28/2023
Sway Brewing (NEW!!!), Bailey’s Harbor, WI: Date unknown – NEW FULL TAPROOM opening spring 2023
Ice Cream:
Door County Creamery, Sister Bay, WI: 5/1/2023
Door County Ice Cream Factory, Sister Bay, WI: 5/6/2023
Wilson’s Ice Cream & Restaurant, Ephraim, WI: 5/18/2023
Restaurants:
Sister Bay Bowl, Sister Bay, WI: NOW OPEN
Grasse’s Grill, Sister Bay, WI: 4/27/2023
Boathouse on the Bay, Sister Bay, WI: 4/28/2023
Waterfront Restaurant, Sister Bay, WI: Mid May 2023
Harbor Fish Market, Bailey’s Harbor, WI: NOW OPEN
Al Johnson’s Swedish Swedish Restaurant, Sister Bay, WI: NOW OPEN
Chives Door County, Bailey’s Harbor, WI: NOW OPEN
Pelletier’s Restaurant, Fish Creek, WI: 5/12/2023
Barringers, Fish Creek, WI: NOW OPEN
Blue Horse Cafe, Fish Creek, WI: NOW OPEN
Alexander’s of Door County, Ephraim, WI: NOW OPEN
Good Eggs, Ephraim, WI: May 2023
Thyme Restaurant, Sister Bay, WI: NOW OPEN
Chop, Sister Bay, WI: NOW OPEN
Lure, Sister Bay, WI: 4/27/2023
Carroll House Restaurant, Sister Bay, WI: 4/22/2023
Many of these are on top of our list of favorite things to do and places to go in Door County.
We know we’ll be hitting each and every one of these places up in 2023. Will you?