Sure, a trip to Door County wouldn’t be complete without the famous Wisconsin cheese, but there’s a lot more to this pretty peninsula. With it’s impressive state parks, extensive shore line and pristine water, there are plenty things to do in Door County for the whole family.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF DOOR COUNTY VISITOR BUREAU
1. Say cheese
Wisconsin is known for its cheese, so you?re going to want to chow down on some cheesy goodness any chance you get. Start at Renard?s Cheese, a family-owned fromager where you can grab lunch on the patio while the kids play at the onsite playground. There’s even a giant mouse statue where kids can say “cheese!? for a selfie. And, of course, try the famous curds. These misshapen blobs are a savoury Wisconsin staple with a mild taste, that’s known for its squeak when you take a bite. Eat them on top of a burger, on pizza or as a snack. But be warned, once you try deep-fried cheese curds you will want them with every meal.   PHOTO: DAVINA SINNATAMBY
2. Explore the great outdoors
Door County is home to five state parks. At Whitefish Dunes State Park, hike to ?Old Baldy?, the highest sand dune in Wisconsin. You can explore on your own or take a guided tour to get a history of the park where eight significant Native American villages were situated from 100 BC to the late 1800s. Kid’s will enjoy the stroll through the park to see replicas of the native village homes. Be sure to sample a thimbleberry (sim...