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Mink River Estuary State Natural Area
Mink River Estuary is a Great Lakes estuary and one of the most pristine freshwater estuaries in the country. Here the waters of the Mink River and Lake Michigan combine to form diverse vegetation, wetlands and marshes. It is habitat to many species of plants, animals and migratory birds, making
11591 Mink River Rd, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
Newport State Park Campground
Newport State Park has 17 rustic backpack (hike-in) campsites and one group site. All gear must be hiked or biked in. Sites have a fire ring with flip-up grill, lock box for food and a bench. There is a pit toilet available, and water can be obtained from the park office or a solar pump near the
475 Hwy NP, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
Washington Island Ferry Line
The Washington Island Ferry is a car ferry for transporting passengers and vehicles to and from the Door Peninsula mainland and Washington Island. It runs every day year-round, with more limited runs during the winter season. The ferry departs from Northport Pier (address listed
215 Hwy 42, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
Egg Harbor Beach
Egg Harbor Beach has a 500-foot-long stretch of beachfront with amazing views of the bay. The park has changing room buildings, playground, kayak launch, walking paths and parking. There is a Mobi-mat at one end for strollers and wheelchairs
7815 Dock Rd, Egg Harbor, WI 54209
Death’s Door Maritime Museum
Death’s Door Maritime Museum pays homage to the area’s commercial fishing industry and maritime history. Exhibits include a shipwreck, lighthouse lights and scuba diving artifacts recovered from the dangerous passage around the Door Peninsula known as Death’s Door. The Museum is open daily
12724 W Wisconsin Bay Rd, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
Island Clipper
The Island Clipper is a 149-passenger ferry transporting visitors from Gills Rock to Washington Island. The Island Clipper does not carry vehicles but can take bicycles and mopeds. Once you arrive at Washington Island, hop aboard the Viking Tour Train, which provides a 90-mintue tram tour of
12731 Hwy 42, Ellison Bay, WI 54210