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Green Bay & the Door Peninsula: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 4-day version for July: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 2-day plan · 3-day plan · 4-day plan · best time to go.
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4
days
165 km
distance
8.7 h
driving
21
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~15.1 hours of daylight in July — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- Fish boils flare their kerosene finales nightly, cherry orchards hang heavy by July, and the lake side stays breezy while the bay side stays warm.
Day 1 Green Bay
- Transit
- 1h52
- Finish
- ~17:45
- Temperature
- 16.6°C–26.6°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 15.0h
09:00
Feel the electric atmosphere in the home of the Green Bay Packers.
50 min · Green Bay
10:00
Explore vintage trains and rail history under the open sky.
50 min · Green Bay
11:00
Explore preserved historic buildings and enjoy the serene park landscape.
50 min · Green Bay
12:10
Admire the grand architecture and intricate stained glass of this historic cathedral.
50 min · Green Bay
13:30
15:15
Encounter a variety of animals roaming freely in natural habitats.
90 min · Green Bay · $6 adults, $4 seniors 62+ and children 3-15, free for children 2 and under
open: 9AM-8PM daily
16:45
Enjoy classic pub fare with a view of the Fox River.
60 min · Green Bay
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel Northland, Autograph Collection · AmericInn by Wyndham Green Bay West
Day 2 Around Green Bay
- Transit
- 0h49
- Finish
- ~15:35
- Temperature
- 16.6°C–26.6°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 15.0h
09:00
Step back in time as you tour this beautifully preserved historic home.
50 min · Green Bay
10:00
Discover local history, science, and art in exhibits honoring Green Bay's heritage.
50 min · Green Bay · $5 adults, $3 children 6-15, free for children under 6
open: Su noon-5PM, M-Tu,Th-Sa 9AM-5PM, W 9AM-8PM
11:05
13:05
Observe diverse wildlife in a serene, family-friendly setting.
90 min · Green Bay
14:35
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel Northland, Autograph Collection · AmericInn by Wyndham Green Bay West
Day 3 Sturgeon Bay
- Transit
- 3h00
- Finish
- ~17:15
- Temperature
- 17.1°C–24.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~12
- Daylight
- 15.1h
10:05
Take in scenic vistas and bluffs along the Niagara Escarpment.
90 min · Sturgeon Bay · $13
12:50
Discover sand dunes and ancient Native American village remnants.
90 min · Sturgeon Bay · $8 for WI licensed cars, $11 for out-of-state cars
15:25
Door County Historical Museum doorcountymuseum.org map ↗
Learn about the rich history of Door County and Sturgeon Bay.
50 min · Sturgeon Bay
open: Tu-Sa 10AM-4:30PM, closed Su M
16:25
Miller Art Museum millerartmuseum.org map ↗
Appreciate diverse artworks in downtown Sturgeon Bay.
50 min · Sturgeon Bay
open: M 10AM-7PM, Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, closed on Sundays
Overnight here
e.g. Bridgeport Waterfront Resort · Holiday Music Motel
Day 4 The Door Peninsula
- Transit
- 3h00
- Finish
- ~17:55
- Temperature
- 17.1°C–24.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~12
- Daylight
- 15.1h
09:35
Discover wilderness shores along Europe Bay and Europe Lake in this unique park.
90 min · The Door Peninsula
12:20
Edgewood Orchard Galleries edgewoodorchard.com map ↗
Stroll through diverse art in a barn and outdoor sculpture garden.
50 min · The Door Peninsula · Free
open: May-Oct: 10AM-5PM
14:20
Cave Point County Park co.door.wi.gov map ↗
Explore rocky shores and cave coves near Jacksonport by Lake Michigan.
90 min · The Door Peninsula
16:05
16:55
Al Johnson's Restaurant aljohnsons.com
Taste Swedish pancakes, meatballs, and fruit soup in a charming Swedish setting.
60 min · The Door Peninsula
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