Newport State Park in Ellison Bay is the only formerly designated wilderness park in Wisconsin, USA and with over 2,373 acres and 11 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline is perfect for hiking and exploring. There are evergreen and hardwood forests, wetlands and upland meadows, and the park has hike-in backpack campsites, and all supplies must be carried in and out. Newport State Park is open year round, and has wonderful hiking and biking trails, and there is a picnic area on Newport Bay, you can also bring your own small watercraft and flotation devices, but there is no boat launch at the park, fishing is also allowed and in winter it's perfect for cross country skiing.READ MORE

Uncle Tom's Candy Store in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin, USA is so much fun to visit, and they offer unique and mouthwatering hand made candy, plus greet you with a smile and a free bag of popcorn. Enjoy trying lots of samples when visiting, the store is set in an old school house and here they craft their world famous fudge and peanut brittle, they also have a delectable chocolate bark range in wonderful flavors. Uncle Tom's Candy Store also has a variety of pancake and porridge mixes, and there are beautiful gift boxes available as well as specialty items, all available for on-line purchase too.READ MORE

Grandma's Swedish Bakery at Rowleys Bay Resort in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin, USA serves the most delectable half pound pecan and cinnamon rolls, cardamom coffee cake, cherry granola cookies, limpa bread and from-scratch bagels, and have been doing so for years. Using family recipes that have been handed down for generations, they serve up the best of Swedish delights originally baked by Grandma, it's a unique and divine experience. Grandma's Swedish Bakery has free WIFI, and all bakery treats can be enjoyed with a cup of mouthwatering Door County coffee, if you call ahead, large orders will be ready for a quick pick up too.READ MORE

The Parkside Inn is a homely hotel opposite the beach and town park in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin and provides the perfect location for a relaxing vacation in newly updated rooms which feature flat screen TV's, there's also a free continental breakfast and internet access. Accommodations include king and queen size bed options, and there's a spacious guest house which is a comfortable private fully equipped home with hotel amenities as well as private patio and barbecue grill. The Parkside Inn is within walking distance of restaurants and unique shops as well as the marina, and the innkeeper is a licensed professional fishing captain who offers adventurous fishing excursions aboard the Silver Strike, come for a magical stay.READ MORE

The Brew Coffeehouse of Door County in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin, USA is a delicious bakery with spacious seating serving Stone Creek coffee and espresso, plus there's free WIFI. Enjoy leather sofas and chairs and settle in with a good book or outdoor seating, they are located in the heart of downtown Ellison Bay. The Brew Coffeehouse of Door County also features original artwork by local artists and are open year round, they come highly recommended and are the perfect place to relax and enjoy freshly baked treats and great coffee, and the staff and friendly and welcoming.READ MORE

The Door County Maritime Museum at Gills Rock in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin, USA traces the area’s commercial fishing tradition and boasts the wooden fish tug Hope and a replica net shed which features fishing boxes, net reel and traditional fishing supplies. Come visit and explore, there's a shipwreck and scuba diving exhibit as well as artifacts from the bottom of Lake Michigan, plus an area devoted to marine engines. The Door County Maritime Museum also has a fascinating exhibit and information about Death's Door, a strait of water that passes between Washington Island to the north and the Door Peninsula rich in history and legend. Come learn the maritime history of the area in a whole new way with tablets provided or apps on your smart phone.READ MORE

The Viking Grill in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and cater to delicious meals whether your are looking for hearty or light. Their world famous Viking Fish Boil is a historical dining event and is served daily with melted butter, lemon and coleslaw, starting at 4:30pm and not to be missed, and they love to cater to Motorcoach tours with indoor and outdoor seating. The Viking Grill also serves family style fare and they are open all year with daily specials and customer favorites like hearty chili, lightly breaded Lake Perch, BBQ chicken and ribs, homemade soups and one of the County's favorite cheeseburgers, there's also a lounge with delectable cocktails, beer and wine, come for a memorable dining experience, and they cater to special events and occasions.READ MORE

Island Orchard Cider in Ellison Bay produce and craft gluten-free, hard, dry, crisp and refreshing cider using local ingredients for some of the finest French style ciders in Wisconsin, USA. Located on a hill overlooking Lake Michigan, the cider house produces a Brut Apple cider, apple cherry cider, oak aged apple cider and pear cider and all pair well with with cheeses, seafood, poultry or pork, desserts, BBQ, spicy dishes and cream sauces. Island Orchard Cider welcomes you to their tasting room and cider house which was originally built in the 1930's and today features a geothermal system that cools their stainless steel fermentation tanks while heating the building, it's the perfect environment for making and tasting their wonderful ciders. READ MORE

Turtle Ridge Gallery in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin, USA is a studio and gallery that produces beautiful works and original designs in leather, paintings, prints, mirrors and fiber by Mary Ellen Sisulak and other selected artists. Come enjoy the displays of fine craftmanship surrounded by a stunning cultivated garden and next to the Nature Conservancy, they also host numerous art and craft shows around the country. Turtle Ridge Gallery use eco friendly materials, techniques and procedures wherever they can, and also host not to be missed art camps, order your most fabulous piece from them today, they are ready to ship. READ MORE

The Savory Spoon Cooking School and Marketplace in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin invites you to come have fun in their kitchen in the former village school house which was built all the way back in 1879 and carefully restored in 2005. Now equipped with state of the art equipment, tools and fixtures, the offer the very latest in refrigeration equipment and the finest in culinary tools and small appliances for your ventures. The Savory Spoon Cooking School and Marketplace not only offers amazing cooking classes and events, they also do culinary adventures to far off lands for amazing gastronomic adventures, join them this season, it's a place for people who are passionate about food.READ MORE