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Activity Northport, Door County

Washington Island Ferry

An activity in Northport, Door County, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Summer.

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Washington Island Ferry in Northport, Door County
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Why go

Ferry across Death's Door strait to a quiet island with beaches and lavender farms.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Door County, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant, 9.8 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Northport
Price
$$
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Summer

Nearby

The 5 closest curated picks in Door County, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant

    Swedish pancakes with lingonberries under goats grazing on the sod roof.

    Food · 9.8 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Wilson's Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor

    Classic 1906 ice cream parlor across from the Ephraim waterfront.

    Food · 13 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Cana Island Lighthouse

    1869 lighthouse on an island reached by wading or a hay wagon across the causeway.

    Sight · 14 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Peninsula State Park

    Bluffs, bike trails, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and the Eagle Tower above Green Bay.

    Outdoors · 15 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Pelletier's Restaurant & Fish Boil

    Traditional Door County fish boil with the flame-up finale, followed by cherry pie.

    Food · 17 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Washington Island Ferry is a stop on our Chicago & Great Lakes route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Door County

Washington Island Ferry is our only activity pick in Door County; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Door County guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Door County run from 26°F in January to 76°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Washington Island Ferry itself, we suggest: Summer.

Modelled monthly averages for Door County from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Door County weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
215 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI 54210, USA
Coordinates
45.29058, -86.97734
Destination
Door County, Wisconsin

Washington Island Ferry: quick answers

How much time do you need at Washington Island Ferry?

Plan on about 4 hours at Washington Island Ferry. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Washington Island Ferry?

Our pick: Summer.

Where is Washington Island Ferry?

Washington Island Ferry is at 215 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI 54210, USA, in Northport. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Washington Island Ferry?

Washington Island Ferry appears on Chicago & Great Lakes, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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