Door County 
Door County, a peninsula projecting into Lake Michigan to the north of Milwaukee, is a land of apple and cherry trees, trout streams and romantic strands well supplied with marinas and diving schools. A tasty local speciality is a fish stew of trout, onions and potatoes. One of the most stimulating ways of exploring this delightful stretch of country is by bicycle.
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The chief places on the peninsula are Sturgeon Bay (with the Door Couny Museum) and Baileys Harbor on Lake Michigan, Ephraim (originally founded by Moravian Brethren from Norway), and Egg Harbor and Ellison Bay on Green Bay. From Ellison Bay there is a ferry to Washington Island (originally settled by Icelanders), with Rock Island State Park.
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Washington Island
Located just out from the Door Peninsula, Washington Island is home to the USA's oldest Icelandic settlement. Renown for its clear waters and great fishing, Washington Island sees its fair share of visitors. The island is small and it is easy to get around on a bike.
Washington Island - Jacobsen's Museum
Jacobsen's Museum preserves and showcases the history of Washington Island. Housed in a unique building the museum has displays showing items from the indigenous people who once inhabited the region along with maritime items.
